Vijaya Ekadashi 16 February

Vijaya Ekadashi is a Hindu festival celebrated on every Ekadashi, where fasts are offered to both Shiva and Vishnu. However, the fast offered to Shiva during this event is considered strict. This festival is highly revered by Indians, who celebrate it with great devotion to receive blessings from both Shiva and Vishnu. It is believed that the celebrator of this event will receive success from the gods. Special Vijaya foods are prepared, and the victory of gods, especially Rama, is remembered. Pujas are also offered to Rama idols on this day.

Important points linked to Vijaya Ekadashi

The festival is closely associated with victory, and therefore, the fast-offering person and the Puja performers are believed to be blessed with success in life. Additionally, the success of the worshippers is also believed to be influenced by their ancestors. It is said that the worship of their offspring results in the salvation of their ancestors by the gods Vishnu and Shiva. Furthermore, the sins of both worshippers and their ancestors are believed to be absolved, and they are blessed with Vishnu’s blessings.

Rituals work on Vijaya Ekadashi.

Several rituals are performed on Vijaya Ekadashi, including decorating homes and Vishnu temples with mango trees, offering coconuts to Vishnu, and performing Puja to receive the blessings of the gods. The fast is broken with Bhog or Satvik food, and Vishnu salvation is offered to the ancestors. Vishnu arts are also created and offered to him at the festival, and the arts are displayed in the temple. Finally, white flower garlands are presented to Vishnu as a gift.