Pavitra Ekadashi

Pavitra Ekadashi is the fasting Ekadashi arranged in the Shravan according to the Hindu community calendar. In 2023, it will be celebrated on the 23rd of August. There are positive effects of fasting on the life of a fasting person. The act of this Ekadashi fasting is called Vajpeyi Yagya. Endless stories are present in the books of Hindus related to this Ekadashi fast. The reciting of fast stories by the person who is not offering fast will receive the same reward as the fasting person will receive. Krishna has also told the features of this Ekadashi fast to king Yudhishtra. 

Features of offering fast on Pavitra Ekadashi

This fast is included in the important Ekadashi fast of the Hindus. The Ekadashi fasting person will receive great blessings from Narayana as a reward for fasting. If the woman is married and has no child, she has to present fast to Naryana to get a healthy child from him. In addition, the Naryana fasting person also receives wealth and prosperity from Naryana as a reward for this Ekadashi fast. 

Worships associated with Pavitra Ekadashi

Narayana is the worshipped God of this festival, so Puja and the fast of this Ekadashi are presented to him. The fast offering person has to get up as the sun rises and take a holy bath as worship in the Ganga. After bathing, he has to come to Mander to offer Puja to Narayana. Dhoop-Deep and flowers with various fruits are presented to Narayana. And at the end of fasting, the Sahasatranam will be recited in honor of Vishnu. Food will be presented to all Naryana Brahmins in charity activity for Naryana blessings.