Saphala ekadashi 2024: The eleventh day of Krishna Paksha of Paush month is called Saphala Ekadashi. It is believed that by fasting on this eleventh day, all tasks are successful, hence it is called Saphala Ekadashi. Lord Achyuta and Lord Vishnu are worshiped on this day. The special thing is that this is the Ekadashi of the last eleventh year of the success year. This time Saphala Ekadashi will be celebrated on Thursday, 26 December 2024. According to astrology, fasting on Saphala Ekadashi brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
Auspicious time of Saphala Ekadashi
According to the Hindu calendar, the date of Saphala Ekadashi will start at 10:29 pm on December 25 and end at 12:43 am on December 27. Sakawa Ekadashi will be performed on December 26 from 7.12 am to 9.16 am. Saphala Ekadashi is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha day of Pausha month.
Importance of Saphala Ekadashi
According to beliefs, every wish is fulfilled by keeping vigil on the night of Saphala Ekadashi. Lord Achyutaji is worshiped on the day of Saphala Ekadashi. Along with this, Shri Hari is also worshiped on that day. On this day devotees organize puja, havan and bhandaro etc. on a large scale. Providing food to the poor and Brahmins on this day is considered very auspicious and fruitful. By observing the auspicious fast of Saphala Ekadashi with full rituals, one attains Vishnu Lok after death. Also, this fast brings happiness and peace in human life.
Story of Saphala Ekadashi
In ancient times, King Mahishmat used to rule in Champavati city. The king had 4 sons, among them Lumpak was very wicked and sinful. He used to waste his father’s money on immorality. One day the king became unhappy and exiled him, but still he did not give up his habit of plundering. Once he did not get food or drink for 3 days. Meanwhile, while roaming around, he reached a monk’s hut. Luckily that day was Saphala Ekadashi.
Mahatma welcomed him and provided him food. This behavior of the Mahatma changed his mind. He fell at the feet of the sage. The monk made him his disciple and gradually Luke’s character became pure. With the permission of the Mahatma, he started fasting on Ekadashi. When he was completely transformed, the Mahatma showed him his true form. His father himself was standing in front of him in the guise of a Mahatma. Then Lumpak assumed the throne and set an example and started fasting on Saphala Ekadashi throughout his life.
