The Importance Of Observing Vijaya Ekadashi You Must Know

Vijaya Ekadashi is an important event in India with the meaning of relieving grief and getting a victory. The word Vijaya means victory while Ekadashi is the 11th day in each of the 2 lunar-moon phases in a lunar calendar. Following Hindu, a Gregorian year gets 24 Ekadashis that means there are two Ekadashis in a Gregorian month. Each Ekadashi has a specific meaning, rituals, and different ways to observe.

What's the date Vijaya Ekadashi?

This year, Vijaya Ekadashi is in the Hindu month of Falguna relating to the Gregorian February-March period, exactly on February 19. On this special day, people follow many special rituals  as well as different ways to observe.

So, what are the importance of Vijaya Ekadashi?

Indians believe that Vijaya Ekadashi will give success for the difficult circumstances of life if you follow the right rituals and observing ways. This belief began when the war against Ravan, Lord Ram had the challenge to cross the giant ocean. Before joining, he observed this Ekadashi and being the winner of the fight. From then to now, Indians believe that the special day will give back the victory.

Here is the importance of the special day!

• The day blesses us with victory and removes the obstacles.
• Anyone observed the day getting their expected results.
• Vijay Ekadashi removed the guilt relating to sins committed.

By observing this Ekadashi, people will get more than fruits and earn gold, land, cow, and cereals.

How to observe this Ekadashi

On this special day, after devotees weak up, they will have a ritual bath, worship Lord Vishnu by chanting the Vishnu Sahasranam. People must keep this fast on the whole day and just take a simple meal including, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and milk. They must perform Jagran at night and read the Vishnu path, Vishnu Sahasranam.

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