What is the significance of Ekadashi fast?

Those who fast on this day are considered to get rid of malefic planetary influences, experience happiness, and gain the right peace of mind to think of Ishvara and attain moksha. It is a day of Vishtikarana, a day of malefic influences.

What is vaikunta Dwara?

The Vaikunta Dwaram is the passage in the inner-most sanctum sanctorum of the temple of Lord Venkateswara and is generally opened for two days in a year on Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi. Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country throng the temple to have the darshan of the presiding deity on both days.

Should we be awake on Vaikunta Ekadasi?

Many devotees observe fasting and stay awake on Whole night on that auspicious day of Vaikunta Ekadasi to attain salvation in Lord Vishnu’s feet. As per the legends, it is believed that fasting on Vaikunta Ekadasi is equivalent to fasting on the remaining 23 Ekadashis in the Hindu Calendar.

What should we chant on Vaikunta Ekadasi?

Recite the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra 108 times helps in getting abundant peace, joy and happiness on this day of Vaikunta Ekadasi.

Can we do Ekadashi during periods?

Among all types of vrats, Ekadashi fasting is very strict and the devotees must not eat anything whatsoever during the fasting period. In all cases, consuming garlic, onion, rice and grains during the fasting period is not allowed. The leaves of the Bel tree are eaten.

Is Ekadashi good for marriage?

As far as days are concerned, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are auspicious for marriage. Tithis such as Dwitiya (2), Tritiya (3), Panchami (5), Saptami (7), Ekadashi (11) and Trayodashi (13) are best suited for marriage.

What is the date of Vaikunta Ekadasi 2021?

December 14
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2021 Date: Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2021 to be celebrated on December 14, check varat time here. – Times of India.

What do you recite on Ekadashi?

Devotees perform special puja for Lord Vishnu. People wake up early in the morning, take a bath and recite the Vishnu mantra – Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya. On Varuthini Ekadashi day, devotees read holy scriptures and chant the Vishnu Sahastranaam and Bhagawad Gita.

How do you pray on Ekadashi?

Offer Tamboolam consisting of Paan, Supari, a brown coconut (broken into two), bananas and/or other fruits, Chandan, Kumkum, Haldi, Akshat and Dakshina. Offer your prayers to Lord Vishnu. Read the Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha. You may also read the Vishnu Sahasranam and/or do the Naam Jaapa.

What is the story of Ekadasi?

Then Lord Vishnu named her Ekadasi and The legend says that the Devas got so irritated with the attacks of the demon Muran. So they approached to Lord Shiva, who directed them to Lord Vishnu. A war ensued between Lord Vishnu and the demon Muran.

Why do we celebrate Vishnu Ekadasi in temples?

The most auspicious ritual on the day in temples is the opening of the Paramapada Vasal or Vaikunta Dwaram or Soorkavasal door in Vishnu Temples. This door is only opened on the Vaikunta Ekadasi day and devotees are allowed to pass through it. Symbolically the door leads to the Vaikunta – abode of Lord Vishnu.

What is the difference between utpanna Ekadashi and Mokshada Ekadasi?

Mokshada Ekadashi is nothing but another name for Vaikunta Ekadashi. Similarly, Utpanna Ekadashi is but, the Ekadashi prior to the Vaikunta Ekadashi and this year falls on 10th December 2020. According to Vishnu Purana, if you fast on this one day, it is equivalent to fasting on all other eleven Ekadashi. Are you born to live a king-like lifestyle?

Why should we read the Gita on Mukkoti Ekadasi?

To read the Gita is to associate with Krishna. Hence it is ideal to read the verses of the Gita on this day. Devotees can visit a Vishnu or Krishna temple and take part in the Mukkoti Ekadasi celebration. Any other avatar of Vishnu can also be worshipped.