Discover the divine grace of Padmini Ekadashi in Adhikamas! Today, on the auspicious date of 29th July in the month of Sawan, devotees celebrate this sacred occasion to honor Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the world.
By observing this fast with unwavering devotion, one can experience the joy of a cleansed soul and a life filled with happiness.
During this special Ekadashi in the Krishna Paksha of Purushottam month, the significance deepens. Fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day bestow desired blessings upon the devotee. It is believed that the spiritual merits gained from this fasting can equal the merits of performing a yagya.
The precise timing for the worship of Padmini Ekadashi is of great importance. The fasting period began on July 28 at 2:51 in the afternoon and will conclude on July 29 at 1:06 in the afternoon. Notably, two auspicious yogas, Brahma Yoga and Indra Yoga, will be formed during this fast.
To make the most of this sacred day, worship Lord Vishnu with utmost sincerity and devotion. Light a lamp of pure ghee and recite the Bhagavad Gita or its 11th chapter before the deity. In your prayers, seek forgiveness for all the known and unknown sins committed.
To observe the Padmini Ekadashi fast correctly, start by waking up during the Brahma Muhurt and taking a bath with water mixed with sacred Ganges water. If possible, consider bathing in the Ganges itself. Dress in clean attire and offer your obeisances to God, vowing to keep the fast. Set up an idol of Lakshmipati adorned with a yellow cloth in the north-east corner of your home. Worship Lord Vishnu with incense, lamps, yellow sweets, rice, roli, sandalwood, and flowers while reading the story of Padmini Ekadashi. Conclude the worship by performing the aarti of the deity.
Throughout the day, keep chanting Lord Vishnu’s mantras in your mind and refrain from eating anything. If staying completely hungry is not feasible, you may choose to eat fruits and continue the fast until the auspicious time on the following day to complete the Padmini Ekadashi fast.
May this blessed day bring you closer to divine blessings, cleansing your soul of sins, and filling your life with eternal happiness. Embrace the significance of Padmini Ekadashi and find solace in the devotion to Lord Vishnu!