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2021 Vijaya Ekadashi

date  2021
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Among the various Hindu fasts, the fast of Ekadashi or the Ekadashi Vrat possesses supreme efficacies and it is also a popular and the most revered Hindu custom across the nation. According to the Hindu calendar, there are usually 24 Ekadashis which take place in a complete year. There are two Ekadashis in one month comprising one at the time of Krishna Paksha and second at the time of Shukla Paksha.

What is The Significance of Vijaya Ekadashi?

The significance of Vijaya Ekadashi has been described in the several Hindu scriptures. The term ‘Vijaya’ in literal meaning signifies victory. Observance of Vijaya Ekadashi and it's fast offers success and victory to the observer in the difficult situation and circumstances of his/her life. It helps in providing relief from all sort of hurdles and obstacles. If people make donations and perform charities on this day, they get relieved from their past and present sins and also earn fruitful results.

When is Vijaya Ekadashi?

As per the Hindu calendar, Vijaya Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) in the Phalgun month during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). As per the Gregorian calendar, the eve of Vijaya Ekadashi falls either in the month of March or February which is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu.

What Are The Rituals of Vijaya Ekadashi?

  • Vijaya Ekadashi fast initiates from the early morning of Ekadashi and is concluded at the sunrise of ‘Dwadashi’. There are several devotees who initiate their fast from the very tenth day by consuming ‘satvik meal’ before sunset. It is prohibited to consume any sort of grains, pulses, and rice on this day.
  • Devotees wake up before sunrise and after taking a bath, worship and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu in the Brahma Muhurta. Once the morning rituals are completed, the devotees worship Mata Ekadashi and offer prayers to her.
  • Devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and then offer tulsi leaves, incense sticks, betel nuts, and coconut to the idol of the deity.
  • A special bhog is prepared and offered to the deities in order to please them and seek their blessings. Reciting of devotional songs as well as Vedic mantras on this day is considered highly auspicious and fruitful.
  • The devotees must also help the needy, poor as any good deed done on this day can prove to be highly rewarding. The devotees can donate clothes, money, food and various other essential things as per their capacity.
  • Reading of ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ is considered as highly auspicious on this day.

What is Vijaya Ekadashi Katha?

According to the great epic Ramayana and the Hindu scriptures, during the time of exile, Ravana abducted Goddess Sita and kept her in Lanka. When Lord Rama was in search of Goddess Sita, Lord Hanuman informed him about the presence of Mother Sita in Lanka. To save the Goddess, Lord Rama was required to cross the ocean to reach Lanka with the Vanar Sena (army).

Everyone was agitated with the situation, at that point in time, Lakshman remembered about Bakadalabhya who was a great Sage. He suggested consulting the sage for a solution. Sage Bakadalabhya was a highly learned and profound sage who possess the benefit of Brahma’s darshan. With his knowledge, he used to guide people and suggest solutions for their problems. On approaching the hermitage of the sage and seeking his guidance, the saint suggested Lord Rama to observe a fast of Vijaya Ekadashi. He mentioned that the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi is the ultimate and most thorough solution to get rid of the hurdles and attain success and victory in their mission.

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As suggested by the sage, Lord Rama observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast which offered a solution to him. He remembered that there were two Vanaras named Nila and Nala in their army and they both were cursed by a sage that whatever they will throw in the water will not sink but float. All of them brought boulders and a lot of stones and with their help, they formed a massive bridge and thus all of them crossed the ocean.

After that, a subsequent war was held between Lord Rama and Ravana, where Ravana was demolished by Rama. The observance of the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi resulted in the victory of Lord Rama. Since that time, people keep a Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat and observe it with utmost dedication and listen to the Katha of Vijaya Ekadashi for its successful completion.

mPanchang wishes you a Happy Vijaya Ekadashi. Seek the divine blessings of Lord Rama on this auspicious day. Be victorious!

Ekadashi Fasting Days

Apart from Vijaya Ekadashi, there are 23 Ekadashi Vrat in a year that fall on Krishna and Shukla Paksha of Hindu Calendar. All these Ekadashi tithi are very significant in Hindu traditions and are popular with various Ekadashi names. Here is the list of Ekadashi Vrat observed throughout the year.

S. N.

Hindu Month

Paksha

Ekadashi Vrat

1

Chaitra

Krishna Paksha

Papmochani Ekadashi

2

Chaitra

Shukla Paksha

Kamada Ekadashi

3

Vaishakha

Krishna Paksha

Varuthini Ekadashi

4

Vaishakha

Shukla Paksha

Mohini Ekadashi

5

Jyeshtha

Krishna Paksha

Apara Ekadashi

6

Jyeshtha

Shukla Paksha

Nirjala Ekadashi

7

Ashadha

Krishna Paksha

Yogini Ekadashi

8

Ashadha

Shukla Paksha

Devshayani Ekadashi

9

Shravana

Krishna Paksha

Kamika Ekadashi

10

Shravana

Shukla Paksha

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

11

Bhadrapada

Krishna Paksha

Aja Ekadashi

12

Bhadrapada

Shukla Paksha

Parsva Ekadashi

13

Ashwin

Krishna Paksha

Indira Ekadashi

14

Ashwin

Shukla Paksha

Papankusha Ekadashi

15

Kartika

Krishna Paksha

Rama Ekadashi

16

Kartika

Shukla Paksha

Devutthana Ekadashi

17

Margashirsha

Krishna Paksha

Utpanna Ekadashi

18

Margashirsha

Shukla Paksha

Mokshada Ekadashi

19

Paush

Krishna Paksha

Saphala Ekadashi

20

Paush

Shukla Paksha

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

21

Magha

Krishna Paksha

Shattila Ekadashi

22

Magha

Shukla Paksha

Jaya Ekadashi

23

Phalguna

Krishna Paksha

Vijaya Ekadashi

24

Phalguna

Shukla Paksha

Amalaki Ekadashi

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