This fast of Apara Ekadashi is observed to destroy sins and attain salvation. The fast of Apara Ekadashi is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by observing this fast, big sins are destroyed. By observing this fast, a person gets immense wealth, fame and respect. It is said that due to the influence of this fast, sins like Brahmas, cow slaughter and blasphemy get freedom.
On this day, Vamana form of Lord Vishnu is worshiped. Listening and reading the story of this Ekadashi gives the virtue of donation of one thousand cows.
When is Apara Ekadashi?
According to the Panchang, the fast of Apara Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. The Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on Friday, May 23 at 1.12 am. This date will end on May 23 at 10.29 pm. According to Udayatithi, the fast of Apara Ekadashi will be observed on 23 May, Friday.
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Worship method of Apara Ekadashi fast
Eat pure food on the night of Dashami Tithi and follow celibacy. On Ekadashi, get up before sunrise, take a bath and take a pledge to fast. It is considered auspicious to take a bath by mixing Ganga water in bath water. Wear clean clothes. Install an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu at the place of worship. Offer yellow clothes to them. Burn sandalwood, flowers, incense, lamps and worship them. Must offer basil leaves. Offer fruits, sweets and basil to Lord Vishnu.
Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu like “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya”. It is also very fruitful to recite Vishnu Sahasranama. Listen or read the story of Apara Ekadashi fast. Perform Aarti of Lord Vishnu. Donate clothes, food or other essential items to the poor according to your capacity. Open the fast after sunrise on the 12th day.
Importance of Apara Ekadashi
The fast of Apara Ekadashi is considered very important. It is believed that by observing this fast, one gets freedom from all kinds of sins. Ganga baths, gold donations, land donations and cow donation also gives virtue. Wealth, grain, happiness and prosperity are attained. Honor and fame increases. The path of salvation has opened. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered very fruitful to receive his blessings.
