Padmini Ekadashi

The Auspicious Ekadashi of Adhik Maas

In the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi is the 11th day of the Lunar fortnight. Because there are two Lunar fortnights — one when the Moon waxes and another when it wanes — there are generally 24 Ekadashis per year. Whenever a Hindu year includes a leap year, two additional Ekadashis are added to the list.

Adhik/Purushottam or Mala Maas is the name given to the leap month. According to the Lunar calendar, the Hindu year does have the Adhik Maas; hence there must be 26 Ekadashis.

According to Hinduism, the day is devoted to Lord Vishnu, the Universe's Nurturer. We're going to tell you much more about this day now. If you're fasting or don't know anything about the occasion, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

What is Padmini Ekadashi?

According to the Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Story, fasting on Padmini Ekadashi with devotion might grant you Lord Vishnu's blessings and grant your wish. According to legend, during the Treta Yuga, a monarch named Krit Virya was beloved by his people and possessed everything but a child.

The monarch and his Rani, Padmini, went to a jungle and practiced austerities for several years in the hopes of finding a successor. In the jungle, she met Devi Anasuya one day, who requested that the queen fast on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of the Mala Maas, to be bestowed with such a baby.

Padmini Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi Tithi, which corresponds to the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha during the Purushottam Masam (13th or the leap month in the Hindu calendar). Padmini Ekadashi is significant because it comes just once every 30 months.

This Ekadashi is dedicated to the queen of the Treta Yuga, king Krit Virya of Mahishmati. None other than Shri Krishna himself told Pandava King Yudhishthira the narrative of this Ekadashi vrat.

Importance of Padmini Ekadashi

• Lord Vishnu is said to have an undying fondness for Padmini Ekadashi.
• As a result, it is said that anyone who follows this fast following the prescribed rites becomes a permanent member of Vishnu Lok and has all of their aspirations realized.
• In addition, the fast observer receives the fruits earned after doing Yagyas, asceticism, and other practices.
• Purushottam Ekadashi is another name for this day.
• This holiday is only honored when the month of Malamaas falls in a year.
• This festival is significant since it happens during the Chaturmas time and just once every few years.
• On this day, it is thought that performing Kirtan and singing Lord Vishnu's Bhajans will bring His worshiper's prosperity.
• On this point, no one should tell lies or disparage any woman.
• Those who are devotees of Lord Vishnu consider this day to be extremely significant.
• People organize religious services and give poor and needy individuals free food.

Know About Padmini Ekadashi Puja Vrat

On Padmini Ekadashi, those fasting might perform the following rituals to honor Lord Vishnu. The following are the rituals:

• After having a bath in the morning, worship Lord Vishnu according to the prescribed rites.
• After that, listen to the Vishnu Purana while fasting without drinking anything.
• Then, at nighttime, conduct Jagran and Bhajan-Kirtan.
• Additionally, worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva at each Pehar (period) throughout the nighttime.
• It is thought that different objects, such as coconut in the first Pehar, quince (Bel) in the second, pumpkin in the third, and orange & areca nut (Supari) in the fourth Pehar, must be given to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva with each Pehar of the night.
• On the day of Dwadashi, worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, and then serve meals to Brahmins and give them offerings.
• Finally, finish your fast with a filling dinner.
• It is written in the scriptures that those who observe the Padmini Ekadashi fast must follow the virtues.
• Additionally, people who do not observe the Padmini Ekadashi fast should avoid garlic, onion, meat, alcohol, cigarettes, and similar foods.
• Apart from that, gambling and sleeping must be avoided on this day to honor Lord Vishnu through Jagran and Bhajan-Kirtan.