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Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date2016 to 2021

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat is celebrated on the eleventh day of Margsheersha Ekadashi. Usually the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is popularly known as the Mokshada Ekadashi. On this day Lord Vishnu followers or ‘Vaishnavs’ observe strict 24 hours fast and observed Vrat  on this sacred day. It is also known as the ‘Vaikuntha Ekadashi’ as it is believed that the doors of God’s abode ‘Vaikunth’ are open on this day.Here is Information about Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2016 to Year 2021.

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2016: Saturday 10 December

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2017: Thursday 30 November

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat  Date of Year 2018: Thursday 18 December 

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2019: Sunday 8 December

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2020: Friday 25th  December

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2021: Tuesday 14th  December

How  to Observed Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat 

 

It is believed that the observance of Mokshada Ekadaashi Vrat helps in granting heaven for the deceased forefathers. This day is also popularly celebrated as the Gita Jayanthi or the Mauna Ekadashi. This ritual is one of the most significant for the forgiveness of all sins and evil deeds committed during the entire life-time. Thus, as the name suggests Mokshada Ekadaashi helps in attaining Moksha or liberation. On this day Shri Krishna and the Bhagavad Geeta is worshipped. There is the recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta and aarti is done after this. Moreover, on this day Brahmins are fed and are given alms. Thus, the Mokshada Ekadaashi Vrat is of prime importance amongst the Hindus.

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Katha and Vrat Vidhi 

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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date Year 2016 to 2021

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Margashirsha (November – December). This is one of the most important of the twenty four Ekadashis in a year.All Hindu devotees who plan to start with the Ekadashi vrats, Uttpatti Ekadashi, also known as Utpanna Ekadashi, serves as the best vrat to begin off with.

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2016 : November 25 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2017 : November 14 Tuesday

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2018 : December  3  Monday

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2019 : November 22 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2020 : December 11 Friday

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Date year 2021 : November 30 Tuesday

 How to Observe Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat

• Worship Lord Vishnu and Ekadashi Mata on this day.
•  Observe Ekadashi fast to please Lord Vishnu.
•  Fast is observed from sunrise on Ekadashi till the next day, i.e. till Dwadashi morning.
•  Worship Lord Krishna in Brihma mahurat.
•  Offer flowers, incense sticks, lamps, rice and fruits.
•  Make donation to needy.

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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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Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date Year 2016 to 2021

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date of  Year 2016: November 10 Thursday

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date of  Year 2017: October 31 Tuesday

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi V rat Date of Year 2018: November 19 Monday

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date of  Year 2019: November 8 Friday

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date of  Year 2020: November 25 Wednesday

Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Date of  Year  2021: November 15 Monday

About  Dev Uthani(Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat

Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat is one of the most important and sacred Ekadashis in Hinduism. It is also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi .Prabodini Ekadashi Vrat  or Dev Uthani Ekadasi Vrat is observed on the eleventh day during the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Kartik Month as per traditional Hindu Lunar Calendar.  

On Utthana Ekadasi Vrat day, an image of Lord Vishnu is drawn on the ground. Lamps are lit around it and fruits and vegetables are offered to this fresh image.In some regions the image is covered with a big brass plate symbolizing that He is sleeping. Bhajans dedicated to Lord Vishnu is sung and he is asked to shed his sleep and wake up and bless people.To wake the Lord, children light mustard torches at night and make lot of noise.

On Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi Vrat day some people observe strict fasting and do not even drink water.In most other regions all the usual rituals associated with Ekadasi fasting are followed.Those observing partial fasting eat fruits and avoid grains and rice.

How To Observe Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat 

Legends state that the consort of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi was unsatisfied with the way Lord Vishnu slept. Sometimes, he remained awakened for days and sometimes, he slept continuously for several days. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi visited Lord Vishnu and complained about his indiscipline followed. She also informed him that several lords, such as Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, Devas and Saints, are forced to wait for many days in order to meet him. Hence, they returned disappointed without having Lord Vishnu's Darshan. Furthermore, this neutral situation of Lord Vishnu is highly taken advantage of by the demons. They make the most of this opportunity in causing pain to human beings, thereby leading to the spread of Adharma on earth. After patiently listening to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu replied that he would soon come up with a solution. Meanwhile, the Devas and Saints visit Lord Vishnu and inform him about the robbery of the Vedas by a Demon named Shankhyayan. The demon had committed this act in order to deprive the human beings about the knowledge of the Vedas and spread Adharma all around. On hearing this, Lord Vishnu promised the sages that he would get back the Vedas. After fighting for several days with Demon Shankhyayan, he was successful in getting the Vedas back. He returned the Vedas to Goddess Lakshmi, Devas and Saints. Additionally, he insisted on continuing with a long sleep but only for four months. This sleep started from Ashadha Shuddha Ekadashi until Kartik Shuddha Ekadashi, which is also known as Prabhodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Various pujas and prayers are carried on this day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The important Pandarpur Yatra also takes place on this day in Lord Vithal Temple. The most popular Tulsi Vivah Festival and Shaligram Puja rituals also commence on Prabhodhini Ekadashi in some regions while in other communities, they take place on the day after Ekadashi. By observing the Prabhodhini Ekadashi vrat, devotees believe that they would be able to get rid off their sins and attain salvation, or Moksha. At some places, devotees observe a complete fast, that is, they do not eat anything or even drink water on this day.

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Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date Year2016 to 2021

 

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2016: October 26 Wednesday

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2017: October 15 Sunday

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2018:  November 3 Saturday

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2019: October 23 Wednesday

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2020:  November 11 Wednesday

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date of Year 2021: October 31 Sunday

About Rama Ekadashi Vrat 

Rama Ekadashi Vrat is observe according to Gujarati Hindu calendar during the waning phase (Krishna Paksha) of the moon in Kartik month and According to English Gregorian calendar month of October-November.The Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi vrat is observed with great dedication and fervour in different parts of the country. It falls four days before ‘Diwali’, the grand Hindu festival of lights. Rama Ekadashi is also called as ‘Rambha Ekadashi’ or even ‘Kartik Krishna Ekadashi’. In the Hindu mythology, ‘Rama’ is another name for Goddess Lakshmi and hence on this day along with worshipping Lord Vishnu, devotees also offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that by worshipping the lord and following the puja rituals the person is bestowed with all the worldly pleasures and ultimately seeks ‘moksha’ or salvation.

Rama Ekadasi Vrat Katha

   

How To Observe Rama Ekadashi Vrat

The story of Rama Ekadashi revolves around Prince Shobhana and his princess Chandrabhaga. Muchukunda was a famous and very powerful king apart from being a loyal follower of Lord Vishnu. Thus, his kingdom was popular all throughout the world. The king's daughter, Chandrabhaga was married off to Prince Shobhana. Prince Shobhana was very weak and hence, was not able to observe the Ekadashi vrats. But, the king strictly supported the Ekadashi fasting. In order to make for this situation, Princess Chandrabhaga asked the prince to return back to his kingdom. Nonetheless, the prince insisted on observing the fast. The Ekadashi period started and everyone started observing the fast. People even kept vigil. But, prince Shobhana got very weak and could not stand hunger and thirst anymore. As a result, he died during the course of the night. However, due to his determination and influence of observing the vrat, Prince Shobhana was enthroned the king of Devapura, the kingdom of celestial beings. The city of Devapura found place at the top of Mandara Mountain. Conversely, the kingdom was only temporary as the prince had observed the fast only once during his lifetime. One fine day, a holy saint from the land of King Muchukunda visited the prince. He was glad to receive him as he could enquire about his wife through him. He told him that he wanted his wifes hellp to make his temporary kingdom permanent as she had been observing the Ekadashi vrat since childhood. The saint the visited the princess and retold his conversation with the prince. Princess Chandrabhaga got excited and with the help of Sage Vamadeva, she went to the temporary celestial kingdom of her husband. Thus, due to the power of observing Rama Ekadashi, the couple was reunited and the kingdom became a permanent one. All devotees observing Rama Ekadashi should avoid consuming food items made from grains and rice. However, the other rules are the same as those associated with Ekadashi vrat.

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Ekadasi Fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of waning and waxing phase of moon in a traditional Hindu calendar. This is one of the most popular Vrat observed in Hinduism. How to observe Ekadashi was narrated to Arjuna by Lord Krishna and is found in the Bhavisyottara Purana.

When to start Ekadasi Fasting?

 

Lord Krishna advices Arjuna to begin the Ekadasi fasting in the autumn season with Utpanna or Uttpatti Ekadasi occurring during the waning phase of the moon in November – December.

Ekadashi Vrat Fasting Method

 

Ekadasi is the name of the Goddess that arose from Lord Vishnu to defeat Demon Mura. Happy with her divine act, Lord Vishnu blessed her that anyone who observes Ekadasi fast will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha.

Some people only take a single meal on the Dasami day, the day before Ekadasi.

Things needed for Ekadasi Puja and Prayer

 

A picture or photo or idol of Lord Vishnu

Fruits

Tulsi leaves (The tulsi leaves should not be picked on the day but on the previous day)

Some Yellow bananas

And other normal puja items

Observance

 

Wake up early in the morning. Take bath and offer prayers.

Perform a simple puja to Lord Vishnu at home by lighting a lamp and offering fruits and Tulsi leaves.

Pray or meditate for few minutes.

If there is a Vishnu temple nearby visit the temple and witness morning pujas and rituals.

Complete fast or Upavas on the day is the main observance.

Ekadasi Fasting

 

Fasting is for 24 hours. It is believed that a partial or total abstinence from food on Ekadasi is rewarded with bliss.

If you have any health problem or are taking medicines, please consult your doctor before deciding on fasting. You can also opt for a partial fast by avoiding food made of rice.

Do not eat food made from rice on Ekadashi.

Strictly avoid eating rice and grains, honey, meat and eating on a bell metal plate. Do not apply oil on the day. (What food can be eaten on Ekadasi for those observing partial fast?)

Those taking partial fast can consume fruits and milk.

Afternoon

 

Take bath and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu

Evening Prayers

Take a bath in the evening.
Repeat the morning puja to Vishnu
Visit Vishnu temple and witness the evening puja and rituals.

Prayers for Ekadashi

 

Vishnu Ashotharam

Vishnu Sahasranamam

Simple Chanting of – Om Namo Narayana

Or any prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Sri Krishna

No Sleep of Keeping Vigil at Night

 

Staunch devotees who observe Vaikunta Ekadasi fasting do not sleep on the day. They spend the whole night at Vishnu temples or by singing prayers or listening stories dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

But those devotees who have health problems sleep at night. Those people who work, take rest at night and avoid keeping vigil at night.

Next Day Morning

 

The fast is broken on the next day (Dwadashi) after taking bath. Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu by lighting a lamp and then you can break the fast.

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