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Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2016 to 2021

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2016 : November 25 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2017 : November 14 Tuesday

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2018 : December  3  Monday

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2019 : November 22 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2020 : December 11 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Date year 2021 : November 30 Tuesday

 About Utpanna Ekadashi

Utpanna Ekadashi, also known as Utpatti Ekadashi, is observed during Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu month of Margashirsha.As per the Gregorian calendar, the date occurs somewhere in the month of November or December.The day of Utpanna Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu and Maa Ekadashi. It is believed that by following this day with sincerity, one can surely attain a step closer to salvation or Moksha.

Utppana Ekadashi celebrates the victory of lord Vishnu over a demon named ‘Murasura’. Furthermore according to the Hindu legends, the birth of Ekadashi Mata took place on Utpanna Ekadashi. In the northern states of India this ekadashi is celebrated during the month of ‘Margashirsh’, whereas in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra, Utpanna Ekadashi falls during the month of ‘Kartik’. Also in the Malayalam calendar, the month is ‘Vrischika Masam’ or ‘Thulam’ and in the Tamilian calendar it is observed during the ‘Karthigai Masam’ or ‘Aippasi’. The main deities of Utpanna Ekadashi are Lord Vishnu and Mata Ekadashi. 

How To Observe Utpanna Ekadasi

Following are the rituals that are to be followed on Utpanna Ekadashi:

• Lord Vishnu and Maa Ekadashi are worshiped on this day.
• Ekadashi Vrat (fast) is observed on the day of Utpanna Ekadashi. The fast is terminated the next day  i.e. Dwadashi.
• Lord Krishna is worshiped during Brahma Muhurat.
• You should make donations to the persons in need.

A special Mantra, Vishnu Mantra is chanted on the day of Utpanna Ekadashi to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu:

"Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresam
Viswakaram gagandrusm meghavarnam subhamgam
Lakshmikantam kamalanayanam yoogihrudwasa gamyam
Vande Vishnam bhavabhavaharam Sarwalokaika natham".

Importance of Utpanna Ekadashi

 

Get liberation from all the sins committed during present and previous births.

Attain Moksha.

This fast is equals to fasting for all three Lords Brihma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

The virtues obtained by making donations on this day are equal to that of Sankranti.

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Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2016 to 2021

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2016: 
 July 30 Saturday

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2017:
July 19 Wednesday

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2018:
August 7 Tuesday

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2019:
July 28 Sunday

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2020:
July 16 Thursday

Kamika Ekadashi Date of Year 2021:
August 4 Wednesday

About Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi is celebrated on the day of Ekadashi(Day of eleven) during the Krishna paksha of  Holi Shravan month every year.Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendar, Kamika Ekadashi falls in the Ashada month.On the Ekadashi day of Kamika Ekadashi the devotees must worship Lord Vishnu with full fervour and devotion. People get up early and the lord is worshipped with Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits and sesame seeds. Later Panchamrut Abhishek is also done. There is also a practice of lighting a lamp in front of the God and ask for forgiveness for all the sins committed.

On Kamika Ekadashi, people observe a complete fast by abstaining from drinking or eating anything all day long. If complete fast is not possible then partial fast can also be undertaken. In this eating fruits and milk products is allowed. The ekadashi fast is broken on the next day, ‘Dwadashi’ (day of Twelfth) after giving food and donating money and clothes to Brahmins.

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On the aucpiciuos ocassion
of Kamika Ekasashi

May Lord Balaji Bless You,

Give you health and wealth,

And fullfill all your wishes..

May the Lord Vishnu remove all,
Obstacles and shower you with bounties.
Happy Kamika Ekadashi ..

May Lord Vishnu Bless you
Abundantly And fill your life with,
The virtue of truth Non violence and,
External compassion
Happy Kamika Ekadashi...

Jab Jab Hove Dharm Ki Hani
Tab Tab Leve Avtar Bhagwan
Kar Deve Mardan Papiyo Ka
Mukti Deve Hum Prithvi Vasiyon Ko
Jai Shri Krishana.

Happy Kamika Ekadashi...

 

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Varuthini Ekadashi falls in the month of Vaisakh (April-May). It is also known as 'Vaishakh Krishna Ekadashi.Varuthini Ekadashi also known as Baruthani Ekadashi.Here is Date of  Varuthini Ekadashi 2016 to 2021.

Varuthini Ekadashi :3 May 2016 (Tuesday)

Varuthini Ekadashi : 22 April 2017 (saturday)

Varuthini Ekadashi : 12 April 2018 (Thursday)

Varuthini Ekadashi : 30 April 2019 (Tuesday)

Varuthini Ekadashi : 18 April 2020 (saturday)

Varuthini Ekadashi :7 May2021 (Friday)

 About Varuthini Ekadashi 

   

Varuthini Ekadashi arrives on Chaitra Vad 11. Observing a full fasting vratt on this day is rewarded with happiness in this world and the next. This vratt is the destroyer of all sins and elevates the observer on the path to ultimate salvation.

Great kings like Mandhaata, Dhundhumaar and others have achieved salvation in Swarag by observing many such Ekadashi vratts. Once Mahadevji beheaded the fifth head of Brahmaji and was cursed for this. But he was freed from the sins and curse due to this vratt of Varuthini Ekadashi. Performing continuous penance for a thousand years equates and provides the same fruits as keeping the vratt of Varuthini Ekadashi.

Giving the daughter away as a daan on her wedding (kanyadaan) is termed as the most absolute daan a person can give to anyone in this world. However the vratt of this Ekadashi gives a person similar fruits to a hundred kanyadaan. On the day before this Ekadashi devotees must eat once a day and observe a full fast on the actual Ekadashi day.

Varuthini Ekadashi Fast Importance 

 

By observing this fast, people in grief attain happiness. Doors of heaven are opened for the king. The fruit of this fast is equal to the results of making donation on the day of solar eclipse. Fasting on this day, gives a person happiness on earth and even after death. And, at last the person gets salvation. 

Person observing this fast, gain virtues more than that received by donation of land and elephant. Out of all the donations, Til donation is considered best. Donating Gold is considered more auspicious in comparison to Til. And, the fruits of observing this fast are known to be more auspicious then the donation of gold.

Varuthini Ekadashi Fast Story

 

Once, there ruled a king named Mandhata on the bank of Narmada. He was a big devotee and a very generous person. One day, while he was meditating, a wild bear make and started chewing his leg. After some time, the bear dragged the king into the woods. Then the king did not break the rule of meditation and starting praying Lord Vishnu instead of getting angry. Lord Vishnu appeared at that place.

Lord killed the bear with hid Chakra. King was very upset since, the bear ate his leg. Lord asked his to go to Mathura and worship his Vraha incarnation on Varuthini Ekadashi. Lord told him, that by the result of this fast, he would get back his organ. So, the king observed this fast with full devotion and got back his organ.

Things to remember on the day of Varuthini Ekadashi fast 

 

Person observing the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi should leave the following 10 things on Dashmi
He should not eat food in utensils made of bronze
Meat should not be taken in meal.
Masur dal is not to be eaten.
He should not eat gram
Karonda is not to be eaten
Avoid having leafy vegetables
Honey should not be eaten
Food borrowed from others should not be taken.
Meal should be taken only once, at night
He must act with control in the married life.

How to observe? Varuthini Ekadashi 

 

On the Dashami day, the day before the Varuthini Ekadasi those devotees who are fasting does not consume
On the Varuthini Ekadasi day, people spend the day in reading the Bhagavada Purana and minimum contact with people – this is to abstain from talking. Rice is avoided. Usually people do not sleep during day time. Some people also stay awake during night. Betel nuts and leaf are avoided.

On the Dwadasi day, the day after Varuthini Ekadasi, the same routine as observed on Dashami is followed. Men usually avoid shaving. Taking an oil bath is also avoided.

food made from urad dal, red lentils, chickpeas, spinach, kondo, and honey. Usually only a single meal is taken on the day and it is never served on bell metal plate. Food is consumed in one’s own house and the devotee abstains from gambling and sex.

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