Utpanna Ekadashi 2023: Date, Rituals & Vrat Katha
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Each Ekadashi Tithi has its own name. And on each of these days, Lord Vishnu’s followers observe a day-long fast before breaking it the next day. Margashirsha’s Ekadashi, Krishna Paksha, is known as Utpanna Ekadashi. It’s also linked to the emergence of Ekadashi, a female power who was eventually called after her. The Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on November 20 this year. A devotee performs pooja and reads the Vrat Katha on the day of vrat. Continue reading to learn about the Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
Utpanna Ekadashi
Friday, 08 December 2023
Rituals on Utpanna Ekadashi
- The devotee should make a firm decision or vow to fast early in the morning. During the midday, he should bathe to purify his body.
- Milk, milk products, fruits, and legumes can be consumed.
- If feasible, only water or milk should be consumed.
- In the western region of India, the most popular Ekadasi dish is Sabudana Khichdi.
- One should practise maun-japa (mental repetition of Lord Vishnu’s name) during the day.
- One should meditate more by remaining conscious at night.
- One should avoid non-vegetarian foods, garlic, onions, sodium, rice, pulses, and wheat, among others.
- Last but not least, a person’s thought process should exhibit self-control and purity.
Utpanna Ekadashi Katha
Mura, an abominable Demon, existed during the Satya Yuga. Mura was both powerful and terrifying. Mura used his remarkable abilities to overcome not just God Indra, but also a slew of other Gods, and he established himself as the ruler of Indra Loka. To put an end to Mura’s tyranny, all of the Gods went to Lord Shiva for assistance. Lord Shiva advised them to seek Lord Vishnu, the Lokas’ supreme ruler.
To aid the Gods, Lord Vishnu chose to fight Demon Mura. Lord Vishnu and the Gods arrived in Chandravati, Mura’s capital. Lord Vishnu was on one side, while Demon Mura and his army were on the other. According to legend, Lord Vishnu destroyed the entire army of Mura with His Sudarshan Chakra and the heavenly Gada, yet all of His weapons were powerless in the face of Demon Mura’s might. His Sudarshan Chakra and His Gada were both unable to chop Demon Mura’s head and break his neck.
The extended conflict devolved into Malla Yuddha (), a one-on-one fight without the use of weapons. The battle between Lord Vishnu and Mura is said to have lasted 10,000 years. Lord Vishnu stopped fighting when he realized there was no end to the everlasting conflict and went to Badrikashram to rest at Hemvati Caves.
Lord Vishnu was pursued by the demon Mura, who eventually arrived at Badrikashram. When Demon Mura discovered Lord Vishnu asleep, he saw it as an excellent opportunity to assassinate him. A mighty female was produced out of Lord Vishnu’s heavenly body to combat such a diabolical feeling within Demon Mura. The girl was magnificent, powerful, and armed to the teeth to protect Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu’s feminine might overpowered Mura in the combat, killing him by placing Her knee on his chest and chopping off his head.
All of the gods began to praise the girl for her incredible strength. Lord Vishnu awoke oblivious of His own strength and demanded that the girl introduce herself. The girl presented herself as Lord Vishnu’s lustre, having been born from Lord Vishnu’s Yoga Maya. Lord Vishnu was enamoured with His feminine power and requested Her to seek any compensation for the tremendous service she had done.
The young lady inquired “Please give me the power to ensure that anyone who fasts for me is cleansed of all sins and receives salvation. Please bless me so that I can become the most important pilgrimage in the world, capable of bestowing Dharma, Dhanya, and Moksha to my worshippers.”
Lord Vishnu bestowed his blessings on the young lady and told her: “Because you were born on Ekadashi Tithi, you would be known as Ekadashi. You would be worshipped not only by mankind but also by Gods throughout all Yugas. Nothing would make me happier than fasting on Ekadashi. Your adherents would be able to partake in a variety of earthly pleasures while still receiving salvation at the end of their lives.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the significance of Utpanna Ekadashi?
The Utpanna Ekadashi commemorates the birth of Goddess Ekadashi, according to ancient texts. Legend has it that she assumed shape from Lord Vishnu’s powers in order to defeat a demon named Murasura who sought to assault Lord Vishnu while he was sleeping.
2. Where is Utpanna Ekadashi?
This ekadashi is observed in the northern states of India during the month of ‘Margashirsh,’ whereas it is observed in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra during the month of ‘Kartik.’
3. What is the story behind ekadashi?
The goddess was given the name ‘Ekadashi’ by Vishnu, who was pleased with her and asked her to claim a boon. Ekadashi, on the other hand, prayed to Vishnu that those who fasted on that day be forgiven of their sins. People who fasted and worshipped Ekadashi on that day would achieve Vaikuntha, according to Vishnu.
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Who is Goddess Ekadashi?
Goddess Ekadashi was formed out of Lord Vishnu on Utpanna Ekadashi day to annihilate Demon Mur who planned to slay sleeping Lord Vishnu, according to Hindu faith. Goddess Ekadashi is one of Lord Vishnu’s Shaktis, and so possesses Lord Vishnu’s protective abilities.