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Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Margashirsha month, which is known as Utpanna Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is celebrated with devotion and religious enthusiasm across the country. This holy date dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu is considered very auspicious in the Hindu calendar, because according to the belief, Ekadashi Devi appeared on this day. At the same time, on this day devotees also worship Lord Vishnu at home with special rituals, fasting and chanting mantras.

According to religious beliefs, fasting on Utpanna Ekadashi is considered to destroy sins, get auspicious results and fulfill wishes. For this reason, a large number of devotees observe waterless or fruit-free fast on this day and remain engaged in worship and satsang throughout the day. Astrologers say that on this Ekadashi, charity and charity along with worshiping Vishnu are especially fruitful, while some actions are considered inauspicious and advised to be avoided.

How to keep fast?

• Rules on the night before the fast (Dashami Tithi)
• Eat sattvik food in the evening before sunset.
• Do not consume garlic, onion, meat, alcohol etc. in food.
• Do not stay awake till late night.

morning on Ekadashi

bath meditation

• Get up in the morning before sunrise.
• Take bath and wear clean clothes.
• Take a pledge to fast,
• ‘I am observing Utpanna Ekadashi fast today for the blessings of Lord Vishnu.’

How to worship Utpanna Ekadashi?

• morning preparation
• Wake up early in the morning and take bath.
• Maintain cleanliness and wear clean clothes.

prepare puja place

• Create a temple or worship place in the east direction of the house.
• Install pictures/statues of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi ji or Narayan.
• Spread yellow cloth (it is considered auspicious).

Worship method of Lord Vishnu

• First of all light the lamp.
• Do achamana with Ganga water or pure water.
• Get Lord Vishnu bathed (if possible) or sprinkle water.
• Offer yellow flowers, basil leaves, sandalwood, Akshat.
• Offering Tulsi is considered mandatory.
• Panchamrit, fruits, butter and sugar candy can be included in the Prasad.

Ekadashi Devi Pooja (Special)

• Ekadashi Devi is also worshiped on this day,
• Offer lamp, flowers, roli, akshat to the goddess.
• Read Narayana Mantra or Ekadashi Stuti.