In the ancient Hindu calendar, Saphala Ekadashi is an auspicious fasting day that falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha, or the waning phase of the moon, during the month of Paush. Another name for this ekadashi is “Pausa Krishna Ekadashi.” December to January is when it is celebrated if you use the Gregorian calendar. Hindus consider the day of Saphala Ekadashi to be sacred because they think that by observing a serious fast on this day, followers of the religion might atone for their sins and live happy lives. Every lunar Hindu month, Ekadashi is a cherished day that is observed twice. It is a day to honor Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
Since the Hindi term “saphala” means “to prosper,” everyone who aspires to prosperity and happiness in all facets of life should observe this ekadashi. Therefore, Saphala Ekadashi is a way to unlock the doors to wealth, success, prosperity, and good fortune. Around the nation, people celebrate it with a lot of fervor and excitement. Since Lord Krishna is an avatar of Lord Vishnu, large activities are planned in his temples on this day.
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Saphala Ekadashi: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Paran (fast breaking) time – 27th December, 07:09 AM to 09:15 AM
Hari Vasara end time on Paran Tithi – 07:09 AM
Ekadashi Tithi starts – 10:29 PM on December 25, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi ends – 12:43 AM on December 27, 2024
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In the “Brahmanda Purana,” a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Dharamraja Yudhisthira discusses the significance of Saphala Ekadashi. Hindu scriptures state that following a holy fast on the day of Saphala Ekadashi is more advantageous than even 100 Rajasuya Yagas and 1000 Ashvamedha Yagas. It is accurate to say that the day of Saphala Ekadashi is a day that ends all of life’s sorrows and turns ill luck into good fortune. Saphala Ekadashi has the ability to make someone’s goals and aspirations come true. Additionally, it provides the observer of the Saphala Ekadashi fast with inner tranquility and satisfaction.
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One of the main advantages of fasting on Ekadashi is that it can make anyone more moral. In the meantime, it might absolve the person of the sins they committed during this birth as well as in previous ones. In addition to bringing happiness, prosperity, and tranquility to a family, this fast also earns the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
The rewards of a thousand years of penance can be obtained on this day by keeping vrat and fasting. Fasting for the entire day has more advantages than taking a sacred dip in the Ganges following Surya Grahan, or the solar eclipse. When performed with sincerity and devotion, the Saphala Ekadashi vrat can cleanse the heart and mind and prepare one for entering Moksha after death.
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Get up early on the day of Saphala Ekadashi. Perform your routine activities.
Take a vow of fast by wearing clean clothes and offering water to the Sun.
Offer yellow flowers and yellow objects to Vishnu.
Worship the Lord by offering incense, lamp, fruits, coconut, betel nut, amla, pomegranate, clJanuary 08, 2024 at 00:46ove and Panchamrit, etc.
After this, recite Aarti, Chalisa, Mantra and a thousand names of God.
Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” 108 times.
The donation has special significance on this day, donate according to your ability.
Stay awake all night, sing bhajans, kirtans, or hymns in the name of Shri Hari.
End the fast on the day of Dwadashi.
Offer food and other donations to Brahmins and the needy. After this, you can eat too.
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णु प्रचोदयात ।
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat ।
नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।
Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya।
ॐ नमो नारायणाय।
Om Namo Naraynay।
ॐ क्लीं विष्णवे नमः।
Om Cleam Vishnave Namah।
ॐ अं प्रद्युम्नाय नमः।
Om Am Pradyumnaya Namah।
ॐ आं संकर्षणाय नमः।
Om Aam Sankarshanaya Namah।
ॐ अ: अनिरुद्धाय नमः।
Om A: Aniruddhaya Namah।
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Saphala Ekadashi is an extremely auspicious day. One who observes fast on this day bears favourable results in life. It generates a different kind of reverberations into your whole being that takes you towards your betterment. All the fast and festivals in the Hindu culture were not about religion but about the highest way of living that transforms you into a conscious human being.
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