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Vrat Katha
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.