Parsva Ekadashi 25 September

Parsva Ekadashi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus to honor Lord Vishnu. It is also known as Vishnu fast or Parsva Ekadashi fast, and it involves fasting from sunrise to midnight. The festival is celebrated on the eleventh day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls between August and September.

Parsva Ekadashi greatness

During the festival, various rituals and worships are performed to honor Lord Vishnu. The festival starts early in the morning, and the Ekdashis related to it are activated. The festival ends at midnight, and the position of Lord Vishnu changes from left to right. According to Hindu belief, the worship offered to Lord Vishnu during this festival provides unlimited blessings, happiness, and prosperity.

Worships on Parsva Ekadashi day

One of the significant rituals performed during Parsva Ekadashi is taking a bath without soap. The water used for the bath is usually Gangajaal, which is considered sacred. Idols of various Gods are placed in the front during the Puja, including Lord Vishnu and a particular form of the Goddess. The lamp is also lit up in the Temple to brighten the minds of all people.

On this day, different types of sweets are made at home and offered to the Lords. The sweets are usually prepared with desi ghee, and certain other materials like Tulsi and ghee are added to the food. The food is divided among the poor and eaten by the people in the Temple.

Parsva Ekadashi is considered a day of unlimited benefits, and it is believed that anyone who offers Parsva Ekadashi Vrat to Lord Vishnu will be cured of any illness. The worship offered to Lord Vishnu during this festival provides unlimited blessings, happiness, and prosperity to people.