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New Delhi: Padmini Ekadashi, which falls in Adhikamas, is considered very special and auspicious in Hindu religion. It is believed that this fast removes sorrow, crisis and negativity from a person’s life and brings special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu. This time on 27th May, Padmini Ekadashi is being celebrated with reverence and devotion across the country. The special thing is that this Ekadashi comes once every three years, hence its importance increases even more. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping and fasting as per rituals on this day, wishes are fulfilled and happiness and prosperity reside in the house.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi of Adhikamas of Jyeshtha month will start from 5:10 am on May 26 and will continue till 6:21 am on May 27. But according to Udaya Tithi, the fast will be valid on 27th May. The fast will be broken on May 28 between 5:25 am to 7:56 am. From religious point of view, it is considered very important to pass Parana at the right time.

Today’s auspicious time and special yoga

This time many auspicious coincidences are taking place on Padmini Ekadashi, which are further increasing the importance of worship and fasting.
Brahma Muhurta – From 4.03 am to 4.44 am.
Twilight time – 7.10 pm to 7.31 pm.
Apart from this, Sarvarthasiddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga are also being formed today. This auspicious yoga will start from 5.25 am in the morning and will last till 5.56 am. In astrology, these yogas are considered very fruitful.

Padmini Ekadashi worship method

On this day, one should wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes. After thoroughly cleaning the worship place, install Lord Vishnu, Bal Gopal, Shaligram and Shri Yantra. After this, anoint with Panchamrit and offer yellow clothes, flowers and basil. Lighting ghee lamp and incense during puja is considered auspicious. Fruits, sweets, Panchamrit and Tulsi Dal are offered to Lord Vishnu. After this, chanting Vishnu Sahasranama and “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay” mantra is considered beneficial.

According to religious belief, by doing charity on the day of Ekadashi, one gets manifold virtuous results. There is also special importance of lighting a lamp near the Tulsi plant in the evening and circling it. However, plucking Tulsi leaves on this day is considered prohibited, hence Tulsi should be plucked and kept in advance for worship.

Mythology of Padmini Ekadashi

According to the legend, in Tretayuga, King Kritavirya of Haihaya dynasty was deprived of the happiness of children despite his thousand queens. Despite many efforts and sacrifices, he did not get a son. After this the king went to the forest with his beloved queen Padmini and started rigorous penance. After many years of penance on Gandhamadan mountain, Mother Anusuya advised Queen Padmini to fast on Padmini Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Adhikamas. He told that this fast is very dear to Lord Vishnu and all the wishes are fulfilled by it.

Queen Padmini observed this fast with full devotion and rules. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Vishnu gave him the boon of having a son. Later, a very powerful son named Kartavirya was born to him. There is a religious belief that the person who observes the fast of Padmini Ekadashi with devotion and listens to its story, gets fame, happiness and ultimately Vishnuloka in life.