Guiding Light: Devshayani Ekadashi â The day when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep
The Devshayani Ekadashi, which is also known as the Maha Ekadashi, will be observed today by Hindus across the country.
As per the Hindu Vedic calendar, the 11th day of every lunar fortnight is observed as Ekadashi. The auspicious day occurs during the two lunar phases in a month, Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. And while there are over 24 Ekadashis in a year that hold a special significance and are associated with different incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the Devshayani Ekadashi of the Ashada month, Shukla Paksha, has a greater spiritual significance, because it marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the holy period of four months.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi March 2021: Everything you need to know about the date, muhurat, tithi timings and rules Updated Mar 16, 2021 | 06:43 IST
On Vinayaka Chaturthi, devotees perform puja during Madhyana (afternoon) and fast from sunrise to sunset. This festival is celebrated every month. Read on to know the date, muhurat, tithi timings and vrat rules Vinayaka Chaturthi March 2021 date, muhurat and vrat rules
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Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast (vrat) on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Lunar fortnight
The vrat observed during Krishna Paksha (waning or the darker phase of the Lunar cycle) is called Sankashti, while the Vrat during Shukla Paksha (waxing or brighter phase of the Moon) is called Vinayaka Chaturthi