TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi
Ekadasi Fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and falls on the 11th day of a lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu Calendar. Devsayani Ekadasi is observed on Shukla paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. In the year 2011 Devshayani Ekadasi date is July 11, Monday. Chaturmas Pooja or Chaturmas Vrata of four holy months begins with the Devshayani Ekadasi. These four auspicious months in the Hindu calendar are Shravan, Bhadarpada, Ashvin and Kartik. In these four months the atmosphere is heavy with moisture and is a time for the downpour of cool rain.
Devashayani Ekadashi also known as Harivasara Ekadasi or Vishnu Sayana Ekadasi during when Lord Vishnu goes on to cosmic sleep. According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu is said to take rest in Ksheer Saagar on this day. After 4 months He comes out from Ksheer Saagar. This day is known as Probodhina Ekadashi day. A fast is observed on Devshayani Ekadashi to please Lord Vishnu. The fast demands abstainance from all grains, beans, cereals, certain vegetables like onions and certain spices and all kinds of meat and eggs.
Below are the Ekadasi dates in 2011 - 2012
February 28, 2011 – Vijaya Ekadashi
March 16, 2011 – Amalaki Ekadasi
March 30, 2011 – Papmochani Ekadasi
April 14, 2011 – Kamda Ekadasi
April 28, 2011 – Varuthini Ekadashi
May 13, 2011 – Mohini Ekadasi
May 28, 2011 – Apara Ekadashi
June 12, 2011 – Bhim Ekadasi (Bhima Nirjala Ekadasi)
June 27, 2011 – Yogini Ekadasi
July 11, 2011 – Devshayani Ekadashi
July 26, 2011 – Kamika Ekadasi
August 9, 2011 –Pavitra Ekadasi (Putrada Ekadashi)
August 25, 2011 – Aja Ekadasi (Annada Ekadashi)
September 8, 2011 – Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsava Ekadasi )
September 23, 2011 – Indira Ekadasi (Smarta)
September 24, 2011 – Indira Ekadasi (Bhagavath)
October 7, 2011 – Pasankusa Ekadashi
October 23, 2011 – Rama Ekadasi
November 6, 2011 – Prabodini Ekadasi (Dev Uttahana Ekadashi)
November 21, 2011 – Uttpatti Ekadashi
December 6, 2011 – Mokshada Ekadasi
December 21, 2011 – Saphala Ekadasi
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