Fasting date:
This year Papamocini Ekadashi will be celebrated on 25 March and 26 March 2025. Fasting on this day and reading story has special significance. It is said that observing this fast destroys all sins and attains virtue.
Papamochini Ekadashi fast story
In ancient times, there was a beautiful forest called Chaitraratha, where Devraj Indra used to do Vihara with Gandharvas, Apsaras and Gods. In this forest, Rishi Medhavi, son of Maharishi Chyavan, was absorbed in harsh penance. He was an exclusive devotee of Lord Shiva.
On the other hand, Cupid wanted to disturb the penance of the sage, inspired by his hatred and vengeance. He sent Apsara Manjugosha for this work. Manjugosha distracted the sage’s mind with her dance, music and seductive gestures.
The sage fell in love with the meritorious Apsara and stayed with him for years. When Manjugosha expressed his desire to leave, the sage wanted to stop him. Then Manjugosha told him that he has been distracted by penance for many years.
On calculating time, the sage realized his frightening collapse. He began to look like Manjugosha death and he cursed him in anger and cursed him to become a vampire.
Scared Manjugosha, while apologizing to the sage, asked the sins to get rid of sins. The sage said that if he observes the fast of Papamocini Ekadashi of Chaitra month, then all his sins will be destroyed.
Subsequently, the sage meritorious approached his father Maharishi Chyavan. He explained to the son that he had destroyed his entire tapobal and virtue. To overcome this, he also decided to observe the fast of Papamochini Ekadashi.
Thus, the sage meritorious and Manjugosha – both of them obeyed the fast and got rid of their sins.
Importance of fasting
By fasting Papamocheini Ekadashi –
All types of sins are destroyed.
Mental and spiritual purification is obtained.
The grace of Lord Vishnu remains.
The path of attainment of salvation is paved.
