Aja Ekadashi

Aja Ekadashi is the event of the Hindus that is dedicated to the Vishnu and the God that is about the Vishnu. In the lists of Gods in connection with Vishnu are Goddess Parwati and Siva. These are the main Gods that the Aja Ekadashi followers follow. According to the Hindus calendar, the event is celebrated in Shukla Paksha, a suitable month for celebrating the festival. It is also included in the Ekdashis among the 24 Ekdashis of the HINDUS. Last year, in 2022, Aja Ekadashi was celebrated on the 23rd of August. The name of Aja Ekadashi in the different regions of India is another. It is the favorite event of all lovers of Vishnu. 

Acts on Aja Ekadashi event

There are following Aja Ekadashi worships that are offered during the event day.

Aja Ekadashi fast

There are special fasts that are offered on Aja Ekadashi day. The other name of the fast provided at this event is Aja Ekadashi Vrat. The bathing activity is also the main work and worship of the day. It is taken before the sun rises. The fast is dedicated to Vishnu. The food also prepared on this day is named Satvik food. According to the Indians, it is also thought that by eating the food called Satvik, all the negativities from the food-eating person are removed, and its mind becomes a fresh mind free from all types of negativities. While offering the fasts, there is no permission to eat the honey before and after the fast. 

Aja Ekadashi Rice and Diya

The material that is used in the bathing includes Sesame seeds. The Puja is offered after the bathing. The rice is cooked for this purpose and then kept to get cold. The cold grains of rice are then taken to the Mander and placed in front of the idols of Vishnu. The kinds of rice that are presented in the icons are covered. For covering, red clothes are used. The heroes of Vishnu are also dressed in red dresses. The Diya is also offered to the Lords. The light of the Diya shows that the mind of the Diya offering person is as bright as the Diya is cheerful. Desi ghee is used to light up the Diya. In addition to this, the history of Krishna is also recited there.