Utapanna Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Ekadashi fast has special importance in Hinduism. It is said that fasting on Ekadashi and worshiping Lord Vishnu brings blessings of happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. Apart from this, every wish of the devotees who observe Ekadashi fast is fulfilled. Ekadashi fast is observed twice every month, one in Krishna Paksha and the other in Shukla Paksha. In this way, a total of 24 Ekadashi fasts are observed throughout the year. In this, the Ekadashi date falling in the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month has special significance. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month is called Utpanna Ekadashi. According to religious beliefs, the Ekadashi fast started from Utpanna Ekadashi. So let us know about the mythological story related to Ekadashi fast.
Ekadashi Vrat Katha
According to the mythological tale, there was a terrible demon named Mur. He had created havoc everywhere with his terror. Not only this, Mur had conquered Indra and other deities and removed them from their throne. Troubled by the demon, all the gods approached Lord Shiva with their woes. Then Bholenath sent them to Vishnu ji to ask for help. Narayan, the savior of the world, heard the prayers of the gods and reached Mur’s city to fight with him. It is said that the war between the demon Mur and Vishnu ji continued for many years. During the war, Lakshmipati started feeling sleepy and he went to Badrikashram cave to rest. Demon Mur also reached the cave while chasing him. Demon Mur was about to attack him when a goddess was born from Vishnu ji’s body. That goddess killed the demon Mur. After this, the gods attained Indra Lok. When Lord Vishnu woke up, the goddess narrated the whole incident to him. Pleased with this, Lord Vishnu told the goddess that since you were born on Ekadashi of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha, your name will be Ekadashi. From today onwards, you will also be worshipped along with me on every Ekadashi. It is said that.