11th lunar day (Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every month)
ஏகாதசி
மகாவிஷ்ணுவுக்கு அர்ப்பணிக்கப்பட்ட புனித விரத நாள், ஆன்மீக தூய்மை மற்றும் விரத கதைகள் நிறைந்தது.
The 24 Canonical Ekadashi Vrat Kathas
Occurring twice every lunar month during Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) fortnights, each of the 24 sacred Ekadashis is dedicated to a distinct manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Drawn from authentic Padma and Bhavishyottara Purana dialogues between King Yudhishthira and Lord Sri Krishna, explore the complete calendar of vrat kathas, presiding deities, and fasting rules.
Papmochani Ekadashi
Eradicates the heaviest sins and generational curses; Sage Medhavi and Apsara Manjughosha were redeemed through this sacred fast.
Kamada Ekadashi
Fulfills all righteous desires (Kama); Lalit the Gandharva was liberated from a monstrous demon curse through his wife Lalita's devoted observance.
Varuthini Ekadashi
Serves as an impenetrable spiritual shield (Varutha) against all perils; King Mandhata achieved supreme enlightenment through this observance.
Mohini Ekadashi
Cuts through the web of delusion (Moha); Dhrishtabuddhi, a fallen prince, was fully purified through Sage Kaundinya's guidance.
Apara (Achala) Ekadashi
Bestows boundless (Apara) spiritual merit; purifies grave sins such as false testimony and ungratefulness; Sage Dhaumya redeemed King Mahidhwaja.
Nirjala (Bhimseni) Ekadashi
The crown jewel of all Ekadashis; observed completely without water; grants the cumulative spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis of the year.
Yogini Ekadashi
Cures all physical ailments and mental afflictions; Yaksha Hemamali was cured of severe leprosy by Sage Markandeya's instruction.
Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi
Marks the onset of Chaturmas; Lord Vishnu enters His four-month cosmic slumber (Yoga Nidra) upon Sheshanaga in the Ksheerasagara.
Kamika Ekadashi
Purifies all accidental sins and deep remorse; worshipping Vishnu with Tulsi leaves on this day surpasses bathing in Kurukshetra and Kashi.
Shravana Putrada (Pavitropana) Ekadashi
Blesses childless couples with noble and virtuous progeny; King Mahijit was blessed with an heir through Sage Lomasha's wisdom.
Aja (Annada) Ekadashi
Restores lost honor, fortune, and family unity; Truthful King Harishchandra regained his kingdom, queen, and son through Sage Gautama's counsel.
Parivartini (Parsva / Vamana) Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu turns from His left to His right side in cosmic slumber; commemorates Lord Vamana's victory over King Bali and divine mercy.
Indira Ekadashi
Falls during Pitru Paksha; directly delivers departed ancestors (Pitrus) from lower realms; King Indrasena liberated his father to Vaikuntha.
Papankusha Ekadashi
Acts as a sharp goad (Ankusha) reigning in the wild elephant of sins; hunter Krodhana attained Vaikuntha through Sage Angiras' guidance.
Rama Ekadashi
Dedicated to Goddess Rama (Lakshmi); brings boundless spiritual and material abundance; Prince Shobhana attained an imperishable celestial realm.
Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu awakens from His four-month cosmic slumber, ending Chaturmas; celebrated with the sacred Tulsi Vivah and start of auspicious wedding rituals.
Utpanna Ekadashi
The divine origin of Ekadashi Devi; born as a radiant power from sleeping Vishnu to vanquish the demon Mura; the mother of all Ekadashi observances.
Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti)
Bestows ultimate liberation (Moksha); celebrated as Gita Jayanti when Sri Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna at Kurukshetra; King Vaikhanasa redeemed his father.
Saphala Ekadashi
Makes all endeavors fruitful (Saphala); Prince Lumpaka was completely transformed through an unconscious vigil beneath a sacred banyan tree.
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Grants worthy offspring and dissolves ancestral grief; King Suketuman and Queen Shaibya obtained a noble son through the blessings of the Vishvadevas.
Shattila Ekadashi
Prescribes the six sacred uses of sesame seeds (tila); teaches that spiritual penance without selfless food charity leaves the soul destitute in higher realms.
Jaya (Bhaimi) Ekadashi
Liberates souls from ghostly and demonic embodiments (Pisacha yoni); singer Malyavan and dancer Pushpavati regained their celestial bodies from Indra's curse.
Vijaya Ekadashi
Bestows supreme victory against insurmountable odds; Lord Sri Rama observed this fast on the advice of Sage Bakadalbhya before building the bridge to Lanka.
Amalaki Ekadashi
Centers on the sacred Amla tree (Indian Gooseberry) born from Vishnu's tears; King Chitrasena and a sinful hunter attained salvation by vigil near the tree.
Padmini (Kamala) Ekadashi
Falls in the rare Adhika Masa (Purushottama Masa); Queen Padmini and King Kritavirya observed it under Sage Anasuya's counsel to beget Kartavirya Arjuna.
Parama Ekadashi
Destroys extreme poverty, scarcity, and past-life karma; Brahmin Sumedha and his devoted wife Pavitra were blessed with limitless prosperity by Lord Kubera.