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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Apara Ekadashi Whats app Sms | Facebook Sms | Quotes | Wishes | Greetings | Gif Animated Pictures| Scraps

Apara Ekadashi also known as Achala Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Ekadashi or Jalkrida Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day celebrated on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi Tithi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) in the Hindu Calendar month Vaisakha or Jyeshta (as per North Indian Calendar) which in the Gregorian calendar falls in May or June. During this festival people share messages,greetings,wishes,quotes and many more by Whats app,Facebook,hike,Instagram and many social media.Here we serve Apara Ekadashi special Whats app Sms, Facebook Sms, Quotes,Wishes ,Greetings ,Gif Animated Pictures and Scraps for you,your friends ,well wishers and your relatives.

 

 Apara Ekadashi Whats app Sms | Facebook Sms 

May Lord Vishnu
forgive all our sins
and bless us with loads of success
on Apara Ekadashi and always 
Happy Apara Ekadashi...

May  Lord Vishnu
Bless You and Your Family
on auspicious occasion of
Apara Ekadashi and Always
Happy Apara Ekadashi..

Lord Vishnu had observed Apara Ekadashi fast
to get rid of all his sins and sorrows.
Let us also do the same and pray to Lord Vishnu,
Happy Apara Ekadashi...

Apara Ekadashi Special Quotes | Wishes

Ekadashi is Best day of month
Must observed Ekadashi Fast

Wishing you and your Family
Very happy Apara Ekadashi...

May Lord Vishnu Bless you & your family
Wishes all of Happy Apara Ekadashi..

Apara Ekadashi special Greetings


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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Apara Ekadashi Vrat | About Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Vrat Katha | Puja Vidhi | Vrat Fast

About Apara Ekadashi Vrat

Apara Ekadashi Vrat is observed in the month of Jayestha (May-June). This vrat is also known by other names such as Jayestha Krishna Ekadashi, Achala Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Ekadashi and Jalakrida Ekadashi. In some of the states of India including Punjab, Haryana and Kashmir, the name Badakali Ekadashi is popular since this day marks the appearance of Bhadrakali, the divine descent of Mother Kali.Observing Apara Ekadashi Vrat helps in attaining all the worldly luxuries, comforts, and is the key to become popular in this universe. Thus, this is the day when you can cherish name, fame, respect, and all the worldly pleasures.Apara Ekadashi Vrat is the giver of good deeds, destroyer of sins and one who observes the vrat with a full fast on this day attains great esteem and honor in this world. 

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Once upon a time, there lived a religious king named Mahidhvaj. His younger brother, Bhrajdhvaj, was a cruel, sinner and unjust person. He used to hate Mahidhvaj. One night he killed his elder brother. And he buried the dead body beneath a Pipal tree. Now he started showing violence to the Pipal tree. Accidentally, one day, a Rishi named Dhumya passed from there. Then, Rishi advised him to observe the fast of Apara Ekadashi and get free from all his sins, in order to live a peaceful life. 

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi

Wake up early, take bath and offer prayers.
Offer fruits and Tulsi while worshipping Lord Vishnu.
Do not pick leaves from Tulsi plant on this day. (Collect leaves a day before.)
Visit nearby Vishnu temple.
Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or simply chant “Om Namo Narayana”.
Observe self-control, do Maun-Japa i.e. repeat Lord’s name in mind.
Arrange Satsang and Bhajan.

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Fast

Apara Ekadashi Vrat begins from sunrise and continues till the sunrise of the next day.
After completing all the basic activities of the day, take bath and wear clean clothes.
Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu with a clear mind, heart, and soul. Please the Lord with offering of Tulsi leaves and fresh fruits on Apara Ekadashi.
While observing Apara Ekadashi Vrat, avoid intake of grains, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
If you are observing a partial fast, you can rely on intake of fresh fruits, nuts, and milk.
Spend entire day of Apara Ekadashi in devotion of the Lord and chanting Mantras.
Break your Vrat on the next morning after taking bath and worshiping Lord Vishnu.

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Apara Ekadashi | Achala Ekadashi | About Apara Ekadashi | Puja Vidhi | Significance | Celebrations and Rituals | Mantra

About Apara Ekadashi 

Apara Ekadashi is a fasting day for Hindus falls in the Jayestha month (May-June) that is observed on the 11th day (‘Ekadashi’) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of the moon) of the Hindu month Jyeshtha. It is also known as Achala Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Ekadashi and Jalakrida Ekadashi different parts of India.


In some of the states of India including Punjab, Haryana and Kashmir, the name Badakali Ekadashi is popular since this day marks the appearance of Bhadrakali, the divine descent of Mother Kali. Therefore, this day is considered one of the best times to worship Mother Kali. The name Jalakrida Ekadashi is in vogue in Orissa where this day is dedicated to Lord Puri Jagannath.On this day people observe Fast.People arrange puja of Lord Vishnu.Mostly Vishnu temple and krishna temple celebrated Apara Ekadashi with great joy and fun.

Apara Ekadashi Puja Vidhi 


The Puja Vidhi performed during Apara Ekadashi is similar to that followed during other Ekadashi’s.
On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped, and people also offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu.
On the day of Apara Ekadashi, devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a strict fast which is broken on the next day, i.e., on dwadashi day during the parana time. Those who are unable to keep a whole day fast keep a partial fast by consuming fruits and milk and avoid eating rice and other grains for the whole day.  

Apara Ekadashi Significance

The significance of this auspicious day is stated in the ‘Brahma Purana’. Apara Ekadashi or Jalakrida Ekadashi is observed with full devotion, all across the country. It is known by the different names in various regions of India. In the state of Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, this special day is celebrated as ‘Bhadrakali Ekadashi’ & worshipping Maa Bhadra Kali is considered auspicious on this day.It is referred as ‘Jalakrida Ekadashi’ in the region like Orissa and is celebrated in honour of Lord Jagannath. However, in the rest part of India, Apara Ekadashi is celebrated to please Lord Vishnu.  

Apara Ekadashi  Celebrations and Rituals


Devotees need to be cautious while performing Apara Ekadashi vrat. All the rituals must be performed with devotion and dedication. Devotee should get up before sunrise and take a bath. Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, dhoop and lamp to Lord Vishnu. Sweets are prepared at home and offered to the Lord. The devotees also recite the Apara Ekadashi vrat Katha or story along with Vishnu Sahastranaam Stotra. After performing the ‘Aarti’,‘Prasad’ is distributed among the family members. The devotees also visit temples of Lord Vishnu. The fast of this Ekadashi begins on the ‘dashami’ (10th day). The person can eat only one meal on the 10th day. Many devotees keep strict fast and spend the day without eating or drinking anything. Partial vrat can also be kept by those who are unfit. They can eat fruits. The fast starts at sunrise and ends on the sunrise of the ‘dwadashi’ (12th day). Eating grains and rice is prohibited on Apara Ekadashi. Applying oil on the body is also not allowed. Devotees should keep the mind free from all negative thoughts. He should not tell lies or speak badly about others. Their mind should only have thoughts of Lord Vishnu. The Devotees must be engaged in bhajans and kirtans in praise of Lord Vishnu on the day of Apara Ekadashi.

Apara Ekadashi Mantra

You can chant any one of these Vishnu Mantra and Slokas on this auspicious day of Apara Ekadashi – Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya Mantra, Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram or Vishnu Ashtottaram.

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Apara Ekadashi or Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2017 to 2022

Ekadashis are of very high importance in the Hindu culture and one can easily find a festival or the other being observed on this day. Apara Ekadashi is one such day that is observed on the Ekadashi(Eleventh Day) of the second half of the Gujarati calendar month of Jeshtha.It corresponds to the months of May-June in the Gregorian calendar. It is believed that by observing Apara Ekadashi vrat all the sins of the person will be washed away. This ekadashi is also popular by the name of ‘Achla Ekadashi’ and gives divine and auspicious results. Like all ekadashis, the Apara Ekadashi is also dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu.Here is information about  Apara Ekadashi or Ekadashi Vrat Festival Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2017 to 2022.


Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2017

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2017: 22nd May 2017 Monday
On 23rd, Parana Time :  05:57 to 08:36
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment :  12:03
Ekadashi Tithi Begins : 16:41 on 21st May 2017
Ekadashi Tithi Ends : 14:43 on 22nd May 2017

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2018

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2018: 11th May 2018 Friday
On 12th, Parana Time :  06:02 to 08:38
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment : 23:06
Ekadashi Tithi Begins : 23:28 on 10th May 2018
Ekadashi Tithi Ends : 23:41 on 11th May 2018

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2019

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2019: 30th May 2019 Thursday
On 31st, Parana Time :  05:56 to 08:35
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment :  17:16
Ekadashi Tithi Begins :  15:21 on 29th May 2019
Ekadashi Tithi Ends :  16:37 on 30th May 2019

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2020

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2020: 18th May 2020 Monday
On 19th, Parana Time :  05:59 to 08:37
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment : 17:30
Ekadashi Tithi Begins :  12:41 on 17th May 2020
Ekadashi Tithi Ends :  15:07 on 18th May 2020

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2021

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2021: 6th June 2021 Sunday
On 7th, Parana Time :  05:55 to 08:36
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment :  08:47
Ekadashi Tithi Begins :  04:06 on 5th June 2021
Ekadashi Tithi Ends :  06:18 on 6th June 2021

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date,Puja timing,Shubh Muhurta of Year 2022

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2022: 26th June 2022 Thursday
On 27th, Parana Time : 05:56 to 08:36
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment :  11:47
Ekadashi Tithi Begins :  10:31 on 25th May 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends :  10:53 on 26 th May  2022

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