Apara Ekadashi

To be free from all the sins; you have committed in the past, celebrate Apara Ekadashi. It is considered the most important Ekdashi among all Ekdashis in the Hindu religion. On this Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is the main God of all Apara Ekadashi celebrators. He forgives all the Sins of those who offer a strict fast on the day of Apara Ekadashi. 

Fasts on Apara Ekadashi

According to the Puranas of the Hindus, two types of fasts are offered on this day, one as a sacred fast and the other as a strict fast. In a strict fast, the fasting has no permission to eat any food, while in a sacred fast, the fasting person has permission to eat a few food items like grains, etc. So, one who offers the strict fast on this day, all their sins are forgiven by the Vishnu. In addition to this, Apara Ekadashi is celebrated in the Holy month of Kartik, which is an important month in the Hindus calendar; then taking a bath in this holy month is also considered the source of getting free from all sins but a bath must be taken in the holy river like Ganga. 

Date and time of Apara Ekadashi in 2023

In 2023, this festival day will be celebrated on the 15th of May. The celebration day will be Monday according to the gregorian calendar, while in 2022, it was celebrated on the 26th of May. There were a few activities of Apara Ekadashi Tithi that started at 10:32 am and ended at 10:54 am on the next day. 

Worships performed on Apara Ekadashi

• There is a proper time to take a bath before starting worship on the day of the event. For taking a bath, the bah taker has to get up before the sun rises and take a bath in the Ganga. But the majority take baths in their private baths as it is impossible to go to Ganga then. It is also necessary to visit the Manders of Laxmi during the festival day.
• After taking a bath, please move to the temples of Krishna near you, but it is good to go to the main temple of Krishna. After reaching the Krishna temple, offer Poja to Krishna. As Krishna pooja is completed, please move to the Vishnu temple and offer Puja to it.
• In the evening of Apara Ekadashi, Go to the main temple of Vishnu, where the story of Apara Ekadashi will be recited; you have to listen to the full story. After reciting the story, it is necessary to offer certain food items like milk products and honey with Ghee to the idol of Vishnu.