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Ekadashi January 2012 date – Monthly Fasting for Vishnu

Dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu, Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the eleventh day of a fortnight in a Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi dates in January 2012 – January 5 and January 19. The famous Vaikunta Ekadasi in Tirumala and Srirangam is on January 5. Fasting from sunrise to next day morning sunrise is generally observed by many Hindus. Some observe the fast from the start time of Ekadasi Tithi and break the fast at the beginning of Dwadasi Tithi.

The January 5, 2012 Ekadasi is known as Putrada Ekadasi in most regions. In Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu it is the famous Vaikunta Ekadasi on January 5. In Kerala it is the SwargaVathil Ekadasi. The day is known as Mukkoti Ekadasi at Bhadarachalam Temple.

Please note that the Ekadasi tithi is marked on January 4, 2012 in most calendars but the day is not chosen for fasting as there is Dasami tithi during sunrise on the day.

The January 19, 2012 Ekadashi is known as Shattila Ekadasi.

The preparation for Ekadashi fasting begins on the Dasami day – the day before Ekadasi. On the Ekadasi day, devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses and performing pujas.

There are also devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk.

The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.

Lord When is Parivartini Ekadashi 2011 Parsva Parivarthini Ekadashi Dates September 2011

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Parivartini Ekadasi or Parsva Parivarthini Ekadashi, aka Vamana Ekadashi or Jaljini Ekadasi, is observed on Ekadashi day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month (September). In 2011, Parsva Parivartini Ekadasi date is September 8. It is also observed as Vamana Jayanti in some places. It is believed that on Parivartini Ekadasi, Lord Vishnu who is under cosmic sleep on Aadisesha turns over on his other side. Literally, ‘Parivartan’ means change.

Parivarthini Ekadasi is an important Ekadasi vratas that fall in Chaturmas vrat period. As per the legend, Lord Vamana was born on this day and sent King Mahabali to Pathala loka. Parsava Parivartini Ekadashi vrat katha is mentioned in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana as a conversation between Lord Krishna and Yudhistira.

In 2011, Parivartan Ekadasi coincides with Thiru Onam festival in Kerala. Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala.

Lord Shaka Vrata in Ashada Masa Shukla Paksha 2011

Shaka Vrata is observed mainly in South India by certain Hindu communities and is dedicated to Srihari Vishnu. Shaka Vrata is a month long ritual and begins on the 11^th day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashada Month. Shaka Vrata in 2011 begins on July 11. Shaka Vrata ending date is August 9.

The Vrata begins on the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Shravan month. This is the famous Devshayani Ekadasi and the Chatur Masa Vrata also begins on the day.

The Vrata ends on the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Ashada month. This is the Putrada Ekadasi.

The popular belief is that Srihari Vishnu enters into a deep slumber on Devshayani Ekadasi – the night time of Devas.

There is no fasting associated with the Shaka Vrata. People follow a strict vegetarian diet.

Lord Ekadashi August 2011 Dates Monthly Fasting for Hindu God Vishnu

Ekadashi, or Ekadasi Vrat, is observed on the eleventh day of a fortnight in a Hindu lunar calendar. The date (s) of Ekadashi in August 2011 – August 9 and August 25. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and many devotees undertake Upvaas or fasting on the day. There are two Ekadashis in a lunar month.

The Ekadashi Vrat on August 9, 2011 is known as Pavitra Ekadashi. In some regions this Ekadasi is known as Putrada Ekadasi.

The Ekadasi on August 25, 2011 is known as Aja Ekadasi. In North India and in some parts of eastern India, the Ekadasi is referred as Jaya Ekadasi.

The preparation for Ekadashi fasting begins on the Dasami day – the day before Ekadasi. On the Ekadasi day, devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses and performing pujas.

There are also devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk.

The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.

Lord Vithoba Temple Pandarpur Yatra 2011 Ashadi Ekadasi Waari 2011 Date

The annual Pandharpur Yatra to the famous Vithoba Temple at Pandarpur in Maharashtra from Dehu and Alandi attracts thousands of people and pilgrims known as warkaris. The Pandarpur Yatra date on Ashadi Ekadasi on July 11, 2011. In 2011, the date of commencement of Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi from Dehu is June 22. Pilgrims follow the Shri Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi from Alandi, which is a 21-day travel by foot to Pandarpur.

The Pandarpur Yatra is a pilgrimage to the Vithoba Temple, also known as Vitthal Rukhmini Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Wari Yatra has been taking place for more than 700 years.

The main Pandarpur Yatra starts from the Sant Tukaram Temple at Dehu in Pune District. The warkaris or pilgrims follow the Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi procession. This main procession is joined by Sant Dnyaneshwar palkhi from Alandi near Pune. Numerous other palkhis from other towns and villages join the yatra on the way.

The pilgrimage ends on the Ekadasi day during the waxing phase of moon in the Ashada Month as per traditional Marathi calendar.

You can read more about Pandarpur Yatra in this article.

Lord Devshayani Ekadashi Fasting July 2011 dates for Hindu God Vishnu

Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. It is observed on the Ekadasi tithi - the 11th day in a Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi Fasting in July 2011 are on July 11 and July 26. The June 11, 2011 Ekadasi is the famous Devshayani Ekadasi. It is also known as Ashadi Ekadasi.

Fasting on Ekadasi is considered highly meritorious and the popular belief is that one attains moksha or liberation after performing Ekadasi.

Ekadasi on June 11 is known as Devshayani Ekadasi. The popular belief is that the night time of the Devas begins on this day. Chaturmasa Vrata also begins from the day. This Ekadasi is also known as Hari Prabodini Ekadasi.

It is known as Ashadi Ekadasi in western parts of India. The famous Pandarpur Yatra is observed on the day.

Ekadasi on July 26 is known as Kamika Ekadasi.

Lord Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2011 Devutthi Agyaras

Ekadasi Fasting is dedicated to Srihari Vishnu. Ekadashi November 2011 dates are November 6 and November 21. The Ekadasi on November 6, 2011 is of great importance as it marks the end of the Chaturmasa Vrata, the Tulsi Vrata begins on the day, Pandarpur Kartik Ekadasi yatra is also observed on the day.

Ekadasi is observed on the 11th day of the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and waning phase (Krishna Paksha) in a traditional Hindu month.

The Ekadashi on November 6, 2011 is known as Prabodini Ekadasi.

The Ekadashi on November 21, 2011 is known as Utpanna Ekadasi.
Prabodini Ekadasi also the last Ekadasi in a cycle of Ekadasi fasting. The next Ekadasi is known as Utpanna Ekadasi and it is from this Ekadasi most people begin the next cycle of Ekadasi Fasting.

The Ekadasi on November 6 is the Kartik Ekadasi and it is also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi.

Devutthi Agyaras marks the end of the Chatur Maas in Gujarat. Devutthi Agyaras is observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi day in Kartik Month. Devutthi Agyaras 2011 date is on November 6, 2011. The popular belief is that the period of four month in which Vishnu was asleep ends on Devuthi Agyaras.

Certain Vishnu temples especially those dedicated to Vithal – Rukmini organize processions to mark the Devutthi Agyaras.

Marriages and most auspicious ceremonies which were not held for four months starting from Dev Podhi Agyaras day (Ashad Shukla Ekadasi) begins from Devutthi Agyaras