INFO ON EKADASI

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INFO ON EKADASI

 

In Thai (January-February) krishna paksha, the ekadasi is called saphala.

Those who observe this vrata, offering fruits to the Almighty, and make

deepa dana - gift of lamps - recover lost wealth. The sukla paksha ekadasi

is Putrata, which yields progeny.

 

The Masi (February-March) krishna paksha ekadasi is Shadtila. Those who

observe this will, even if they have nothing to give as dana, acquire the

benefits of dana. The sukla paksha ekadasi is Jaya, which dispels the

consequences of brahmahathi.

 

The Panguni (March-April) krishna paksha ekadasi, called Vijaya, enables the

observer of the vrata to vanquish foes. The sukla paksha ekadasi is called

Amalaka.

 

In Chithirai (April-May), the ekadasi in krishna paksha is Papa Mochani:

those observing this and offering worship to the Lord will be cleansed of

sins acquired knowingly or otherwise. The ekadasi in sukla paksha is Kamata,

which blesses the observers with all they need and sets them on the path of

righteousness.

 

In Vaikasi (May-June) krishna paksha, the ekadasi is Varudhini; the sukla

paksha ekadasi is Meghini.

 

The Ani (June-July) krishna paksha ekadasi is Apara. The sukla paksha

ekadasi is Nirjala: those observing this will reap the benefits of

observance of all 25 ekadasis.

 

The Adi (July-August) krishna paksha ekadasi is Yogini: its observance

dispels the consequence of actions incurring the wrath of Shiva. The sukla

paksha ekadasi is Sayini, whose observance yields immense benefit. From Adi,

incidentally, begins the austerity called chatur masyam.

 

Avani (August-September) krishna paksha ekadasi is Kamika. Its observance

fulfils wishes. The sukla paksha ekadasi is Putrata, observance of which

yields progeny.

 

Purattasi (September-October) krishna paksha ekadasi is Aja, which ended the

tribulations of Harishchandra. The sukla paksha ekadasi, called Padmanabha,

is observed to invoke rain.

 

Aippasi (October-November) krishna paksha ekadasi is Indira; the sukla

paksha ekadasi is Pasankusa.

 

In Karthikai (November-December) krishna paksha, the ekadasi is Rama; in

sukla paksha it is Prabodhini.

 

Elders have laid down that Lakshmi will bless those who observe all 25

ekadasi vratas and worship the Lord with tulasi.