Lord Ekadashi April 2012 Dates | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | 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 April 2012 – April 3 and April 17 (on April 16, 2012 Smarta sect). 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 April 3, 2012 Ekadasi is known as Kamada Ekadashi Vrat.

Hindu God Vishnu on Sesha on the Milky Ocean
April 17, 2012 Ekadashi fasting is known as VaruthuniEkadasi Vrat. Smarta tradition will be observing this Ekadasi on April 16, 2012.

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 Dwadasa Stotra Telugu Lyrics in pdf format

Dwadasa Stotra is composed by Sri Madhvacharya. It consists of 12 stotras that are dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. This particular Dwadasa Stotra in pdf format is in Telugu and contains all lyrics. You can read it online or download for free and is provided by the prapatti website.

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Dwadasa Stotra Telugu Lyrics in pdf format

Lord Tallest Vishnu Sculpture in World Biggest Idol of Hindu God Vishnu

The tallest sculpture of Hindu God Vishnu is located at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Park in Bali in Indonesia. This biggest sculpture of Vishnu remains unfinished. The current height of the statue is 23 meters (75 feet).



The original plan was to build a 146 meter gold plated Vishnu riding Garuda on top of an 11 storey entertainment complex. If completed this would have been on the tallest statues in the world. But Bali Hindu religious leaders opposed the commercialization of Hindu Gods as they felt its massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the Bali island.

Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), is a private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia.

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Lord Vishnu Sahasranamam MP3 Lyrics in English in pdf Download

Vishnu Sahasranamam is one of the most popular prayers dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. Vishnu Sahasranama consists of the 1000 names of Vishnu. This is a free pdf version of the Vishnusahsranamam in English. There are a couple of versions of the prayer. This is particular version is the one found in the Mahabharata.

You can download Vishnu Sahsranamam in English here.

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Lord Kamal Nabhi Temple at Kurukshetra | Hindu God Vishnu and Brahma

Located at Kurukshetra in Haryana, Kamal Nabhi Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and Brahma. The sacred spot is associated with creation in Hindu tradition - Brahma atop lotus from navel of Vishnu. It is located near Thanesar town and is around 3 km from Kurukshetra Railway Station.

As per Hindu tradition, after the great deluge, Srihari Vishnu alone floats atop a banyan leaf. Jagadamba (Goddess Shakti) appears before the Vatapatrasayi Vishnu and reminds him that it is time for the next cycle of creation. Then from the navel of Vishnu appears a lotus with Brahma atop it.



Kamal Nabhi Temple at Kurukshetra is based on this divine event. The temple has numerous images of Brahma and Vishnu.

A sacred tank is located near the temple.

Lord Vishnu Sahasranamam MP3 Audio Download Free Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram in MP3 Format

Vishnu Sahasranamam or Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram is the most popular prayer dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Here is the link to download Vishnu Sahasranamam in MP3 format. This stotram is popularly chanted on Ekadashi vrat, and other festive days. It describes the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu.

It is believed Vishnu Sahasranama stotram was first chanted by Bhishma and he taught this to Pandavas during Mahabharata war in the Dwapara Yuga. It is mentioned in the Padma Purana.

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Vishu Wallpapers facilitate you to remain in the festive ambiance even long after it is gone. Yes! You could have these wallpapers on your computer screen, in the office or at home and let those wonderful memories linger in your minds and hearts for long. You may also have them on your computer screens much ahead of the festival to welcome Vishu in the most spectacular way.
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Lord About Lord Vishnu : Preserver or Sustainer of life

The peace-loving deity of the Hindu Trinity, Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life with his steadfast principles of order, righteousness and truth. When these values are under threat, Vishnu emerges out of his transcendence to restore peace and order on earth.

The 10 Avatars:

Vishnu’s earthly incarnations have many avatars. His ten avatars are Matsyavatara (fish), Koorma (tortoise), Varaaha (boar), Narasimha (the man lion), Vaamana (the dwarf), Parasurama (the angry man), Lord Rama (the perfect human of the Ramayana), Lord Krishna (the divine diplomat and statesman), and the yet to appear 10th incarnation called the Kalki avatar.

In his commonest form, Vishnu is portrayed as having a dark complexion – the color of passive and formless ether, and with four hands.

Sankha, Chakra, Gada, Padma:

On one of the backhands he holds the milky white conch shell or ‘sankha’ that spreads the primordial sound of Om, and on the other a discuss or ‘chakra’ - a reminder of the cycle of time - which is also a lethal weapon that he uses against blasphemy. It is the famous Sudarshana Chakra that is seen whirling on his index finger. The other hands hold a lotus or ‘padma’, which stands for a glorious existence, and a mace or ‘gada’ that indicates punishment for indiscipline.

The Lord of Truth:

Out of his navel blossoms a lotus, known as Padmanabham. The flower holds Brahma, the God of Creation and the embodiment of royal virtues or ‘Rajoguna’. Thus, the peaceful form of Lord Vishnu discards the royal virtues through his navel and makes the Sheshnag snake that stands for the vices of darkness or ‘Tamoguna’, his seat. Therefore Vishnu is the Lord of ‘Satoguna’ - the virtues of the truth.

The Presiding Deity of Peace:

Vishnu is often depicted as reclining on a Sheshanaga – the coiled, many-headed snake floating on cosmic waters that represents the peaceful Universe. This pose symbolizes the calm and patience in the face of fear and worries that the poisonous snake represents. The message here is that you should not let fear overpower you and disturb your peace.

Garuda, the Vehicle:

The vehicle of Vishnu is the Garuda eagle, the king of the birds. Empowered with the courage and speed to spread the knowledge of the Vedas, Garuda is an assurance of fearlessness at the time of calamity.

Vishnu is also known as Narayana and Hari. The devout followers of Vishnu are called Vaishnavas, and his consort is Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty.

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 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.