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Vrat Katha
Aja Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Bhadrapada Krishna)
From the Brahmavaivarta Purana, truthful King Harishchandra regains his kingdom, wife, and resurrected son by observing Aja Ekadashi.
Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Phalguna Shukla)
The sacred story from the Brahmanda Purana of the Amla tree (Indian Gooseberry) created from Lord Vishnu's tears, granting salvation even to a sinful hunter in Phalguna Shukla Paksha.
Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Freeing a King's Spirit
Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Ashadha Shukla)
The divine katha of Harishayani Ekadashi marking the beginning of the four sacred months of Chaturmas when Lord Vishnu rests upon Sheshanaga.
Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi Vrat Katha & Tulsi Vivah
The divine katha from the Skanda Purana marking the awakening of Lord Vishnu after four months of Yoga Nidra, concluding Chaturmas and beginning Tulsi Vivah.
Indira Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Pitru Paksha / Ashvina Krishna)
The sacred story from the Brahmavaivarta Purana of King Indrasena delivering his departed father from Yamaloka to Vaikuntha on Indira Ekadashi during Pitru Paksha in Ashvina Krishna Paksha.
Jaya (Bhaimi) Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Magha Shukla)
The story from the Padma Purana of Malyavan and Pushpavati liberated from a ghostly demonic curse by observing Jaya Ekadashi in Magha Shukla Paksha.
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Chaitra Shukla)
The Padma Purana katha of Lalit and Lalita, where a wife's Kamada Ekadashi fast and surrendered merit freed her husband from a demonic curse.
Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Shravana Krishna)
The katha from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana in which Krishna tells Yudhishthira how worshipping Vishnu with Tulsi on Kamika Ekadashi cleanses an accidental sin.
Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Vaishakha Shukla)
The sacred katha from the Surya Purana of Dhrishtabuddhi, the prodigal son of merchant Dhanapala, redeemed from mountains of sin by Sage Kaundinya on Mohini Ekadashi in Vaishakha Shukla Paksha.
Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Katha & Gita Jayanti Significance
The sacred katha from the Brahmanda Purana of King Vaikhanasa delivering his ancestors, celebrated concurrently with Gita Jayanti in Margashirsha Shukla Paksha.
Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha & Fasting Significance
The story of Bhimseni Nirjala Ekadashi from the Padma Purana, observed in Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha without consuming a drop of water.
Padmini (Kamala) Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Adhik Maas Shukla)
The katha from the Padma Purana in which Sage Pulastya tells how Queen Padmini and King Kritavirya won a mighty son by keeping this rare Adhik Maas fast.
Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Ashvina Shukla)
The divine katha from the Brahmavaivarta Purana of the fierce hunter Krodhana who controlled and destroyed all his sins like an elephant goad (Ankusha) on Papankusha Ekadashi in Ashvina Shukla Paksha.
Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Chaitra Krishna)
The divine story from the Bhavishyottara Purana of Sage Medhavi and Apsara Manjughosha redeemed from a terrible curse by observing Papmochani Ekadashi in Chaitra Krishna Paksha.
Parama Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Adhik Maas Krishna)
The sacred katha from the Skanda Purana of the pious Brahmin Sumedha and his virtuous wife Pavitra relieved from extreme poverty by Sage Kaundinya on Parama Ekadashi in Adhik Maas Krishna Paksha.
Parivartini (Parsva / Vamana) Ekadashi Vrat Katha
The glorious story from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana of Lord Vishnu turning onto His side in Yoga Nidra and the advent of Vamana Avatar liberating King Bali in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Pausha Shukla)
The divine katha from the Bhavishya Purana of King Suketuman and Queen Shaibya blessed with a noble son through the grace of the Vishwadevas on Pausha Putrada Ekadashi in Pausha Shukla Paksha.
Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Kartika Krishna)
The glorious story from the Brahmavaivarta Purana of Princess Chandrabhaga and Prince Shobhana attaining the heavenly Gandharva city of Devapuri on Rama Ekadashi in Kartika Krishna Paksha.
Saphala Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Pausha Krishna)
The sacred katha from the Brahmanda Purana of Prince Lumpaka redeemed from exile and severe sins through unintentional fasting under an Amla tree on Saphala Ekadashi in Pausha Krishna Paksha.
Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha (6 Uses of Sesame Seeds)
The story from the Bhavishya Purana of Magha Krishna Paksha emphasizing the six sacred uses of sesame seeds (Til) for eternal charity and spiritual abundance.
Shravana Putrada (Pavitropana) Ekadashi Vrat Katha
The sacred story from the Bhavishya Purana of King Mahijit blessed with an heir through the guidance of Sage Lomasha on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in Shravana Shukla Paksha.
Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Origin of Ekadashi Devi)
The divine origin of Ekadashi Devi manifesting from Lord Vishnu's transcendental body to slay the demon Mura in Margashirsha Krishna Paksha.
Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha
A King's Healed Leg
Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Phalguna Krishna)
The Skanda and Padma Purana katha of how Lord Rama kept Vijaya Ekadashi before building the Setu bridge to defeat Ravana.
Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Ashadha Krishna)
The divine katha from the Padma Purana of Hemamali the Yaksha cured of dreadful white leprosy by Sage Markandeya on Yogini Ekadashi in Ashadha Krishna Paksha.