Ekadashi

Ekadasi Tithi – Hindu Calendar Date । Ekadashi Fast Importance

Ekadashi Tithi is the eleventh date, a lunar month has 30 days and Ekadashi occurs twice in a month. One in Krishna paksha and one in Shukla paksha. This tithi has importance than other tithis.

Ekadashi Fast Importance

Observing fast on both Ekadashi is very fruitful. On this day Lord Vishnu is worshiped and giving donations of gold, property, food, cows, and kanyadaan is considered equivalent to doing Yagya of 1000 Ashvamedha and as much fruitful. Ekadashi Tithi is one of the Nanda Tithis.

There is evidence available in our classic text, the importance of Ekadashi tithi and the stories related to this tithi. In the Bhagwat, we get the reference of keeping fast on Ekadashi and worshiping Lord Vishnu one gets salvation. On Ekadashi Tithi, one should avoid tamasic food, like Meat, alcohol and avoid eating rice. Keeping fast on this tithi will remove physical pains from the life of a native.

Ekadasi Tithi Yoga

Ekadashi tithi falling on Monday forms Kakrach and Dagad yoga which is not considered good. for auspicious works. Ekadashi Tithi is considered the birth of Jupiter planet. There are 24 Ekadashi tithis in a year and if there falls in Adhik maas then 26 Ekadashi are there in a year.

A Native-Born on Ekadashi Tithi

A native-born on Ekadashi tithi is a considerate person and a lovable and helpful person. He is clever and financially sound. He respects his teachers and senior persons. He is religious and spiritually strong. He is interested in arts and creativity. He is lawful and gets the happiness of children. The native is diplomatic and knows how to take his task forward keeping everyone’s interest in mind.

Tasks which can be done on Ekadashi

Marriage and related functions can be done
Worshiping Gods and related festivities
Artworks like painting or making sculptures.
Traveling is good on these days
Construction of a house
Graha Pravesh or entering a new house
Keeping fast is good for health
Feeding the poor food items.

Some important Ekadashis

There are some Ekadashi which have greater significance. Some of them are mentioned here.

Putrda Ekadashi-

This Ekadashi falls in Shukla paksha of Paush lunar month. It is celebrated for getting blessings of the lord for a child. This day fast is kept and prey lord Vishnu for a child and his good health and fortune.

Nirjala Ekadashi-

Nirjala Ekadashi falls in Shukla paksha of Jyeshta month. This is considered a very auspicious day and a person who keeps fast on this day gets long life, salvation and fruitful results. This fast is kept without taking anything and even water also. That’s why the name is Nirjala.

Harishayana Ekadashi

It happens in the month when lord Vishnu goes for sleep. With this Ekadashi starts the four months when devas take up rest and are in sleep mode. Hence its name is Hari Shayani Ekadashi.

Hariprabodhini Ekadashi

After four months when Lord Vishnu wakes from sleep, this Ekadashi is celebrated and called Hariprobodhini Ekadashi. This day is considered auspicious for marriage and other auspicious functions.