Utpanna Ekadasi
- Utpanna Ekadashi or ‘Uttpatti Ekadashi’ is observed on the ‘Ekadashi’ (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha during the ‘Margashirsh’ month.
- But in South India it falls in Karthika Masam.
- 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’.
- It celebrates the victory of Lord Vishnu over a demon named ‘Murasura’.
- It is a popular belief that this Ekadashi helps devotees get rid of all their sins, both of their present and past lives.
- The greatness of this Ekadasi is described in various Hindu scriptures like the ‘Bhavishyottara Purana’ in the form of a conversation between Sri Krishna and King Yudhisthira.
- It is considered that the observer of Utapanna Ekadashi is liberated from his/her sins and finally attains moksha or salvation.
- It is believed that the glory of the Utpanna Ekadashi is even more than donating 1000 cows to charity.
- The fast kept on Utpanna Ekadashi equals fasting for the three main deities of Hinduism, namely, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
Things to do :
- Devotees observe bath early in the morning.
- Observe fast on this day
- Perform Special Pujas to Lord Vishnu
- Visit Temples on this day.
- If unable to fast on this day, can have a Saatvik meal.
- Chanting mantras or reading Hindu scriptures is considered auspicious.
- If Possible donate food, and clothes to the needy.
2024 date: November 26.
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