Ekadashi : Due to extra month of Shravan this time Shravan month is two months, along with 2 Ekadashi coming in month of Shravan, due to extra month 2 other Ekadashi will also come, so 4 Ekadashi will be celebrated this time. Kamala Ekadashi Vrat in Adhikama will be observed on 12th August in the month of Adhi Shravan, observing which brings happiness and prosperity in life. Let’s know the importance of Kamala Ekadashi.
The importance of Kamala Ekadashi Vrat
Parma Ekadashi which falls in the month of Padus has special significance as it occurs once in three years. Worshiping Lord Vishnu on this tithi brings happiness and prosperity and destroys sorrow and poverty. At the same time all sins are destroyed and salvation is attained. This Ekadashi is also described as giving rare accomplishments, hence this Ekadashi is called Parama Ekadashi. By fasting on this day and listening to the story, one gets the merit of 100 sacrifices. According to scriptures, worshiping Lord Vishnu with conch, chakra and mace leads to happiness and prosperity in life.
Kamla Ekadashi Puja Ritual
On the day of Parma Ekadashi Vrat, take bath and meditate on Brahma Muhurta and fast before Lord Vishnu with Akshada and flowers in hand. After this spread a red cloth on the square and place the idol or photo of Lord Vishnu and place the worship material under the square. After this one should perform puja in Panchopachar method and offer offering. After this perform Aarti to Lord Vishnu and recite Vishnu Sahasranam. Then you can eat fruits while doing charity. Do pooja in evening too and then you can perform paran on Dwadashi Tithi.
Ekadashi Tithi Mantra
Ome Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaaya Ome Namo Narayanaaya. ॐ Sri Vishnuve cha विद्महे Vasudevaaya धीमहि। May Vishnu exalt us. Good luck to Lord Vishnu, good luck to Garudhvaja. Vishnu Mantra Mangalam Lord Vishnu, Mangalam Garudhvaja. The lotus-eyed Lord is auspicious, and the body is Hari for auspiciousness.