Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 07:20 IST
Saphala Ekadashi Vrat 2021 Parana: Devotees shall keep a day-long fast today and break it tomorrow (i.e., on Dwadashi Tithi). Read on to know the Saphala Ekadashi Vrat Parana date, timings, and other details. Saphala Ekadashi Vrat Parana time and details (Pic credit: Pixabay)
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Devotees shall observe a day-long fast and break it on Dwadashi Tithi after sunrise
The ritual of breaking the fast is called Parana
Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a vart on all the Ekadashi Tithi (i.e., the Lunar fortnight s eleventh day). Each Ekadashi has a specific name and significance. The Ekadashi Vrat of the Krishna Paksha Paush Maas is referred to as Saphala Ekadashi. As per the Gregorian calendar, today is the first Ekadashi Tithi of 2021. Devotees shall keep a day-long fast today and break it tomorrow (i.e., on Dwadashi Tithi) after sunrise. Read on to know the Saphala Ekadashi Vrat Parana date, timings (time to break
Saphala Ekadashi 2021: Date, timings, significance and rituals for the day
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The first ekadashi of the year, Saphala Ekadashi will be observed on January 9, 2021. It is the day that falls on the 11th day of the month Pausha in the Hindu Calendar during the Krishna Paksha. The day is also called Pausha Krishna Ekadashi.
There are two ekadash is that fall in every month, one in Krishna Paksha, while the other in Shukla Paksha. There are 24 ekadashi that are observed every year.
The significance of Saphala Ekadashi is that the devotees of Hindu God Vishnu observe a fast on this day. The fast starts on the day of the ekadashi and breaks the next day after sunrise. The devotees seek forgiveness for the sins of their current and past lives. They also pray for prosperity and peace in their life ahead.