Kamika ekadashi 2025: According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Shravan month is called Kamika Ekadashi. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that a person who fasts on this day, gets rid of difficulties and troubles in his life. The blessings of ancestors are also received from the worship done on this day.
On the day of Kamika Ekadashi, it is considered extremely auspicious to make charity, which removes the suffering and pain of a person’s life and opens the path of salvation. It is also very fruitful to hear the story of Kamika Ekadashi on this day.
Kamika Ekadashi Katha (Kamika ekadashi katha)
The story of Kamika Ekadashi is something like this. A Thakur lived in a village, which was a little angry by nature. He used to get angry at small things, which often caused fights. Once his fight increased so much with a Brahmin that he got angry and killed that Brahmin. Due to this sin, Thakur was blamed for the Brahma murder case. He understood his mistake and thought of atonement for freedom from sin.
But the Brahmins refused to participate in the Brahmin’s rites and separated him from the society. Sadly sad, Thakur asked him whether there is any way so that he could get rid of this sin. Then the Brahmins advised him to observe Kamika Ekadashi fast. Thakur fasted on Kamika Ekadashi of Sawan month and offered prayers with full devotion. One day he saw Lord Vishnu in his sleep, who said that his sin has ended. Since then this fast became prevalent.
Kamika Ekadashi Pujan Vidhi
The fast method of Kamika Ekadashi is very simple. Lord Vishnu should take a resolution to fast after waking up in the morning. Clean the temple of your house and install the idol of Lord Vishnu by laying red cloth there. Then worship them with fruits, flowers, sesame, milk and panchamrit.
After worshiping, listen to the story by lighting a lamp of ghee in front of God. It is also very beneficial to recite Vishnu Sahastranam on this day. After worshiping, offer Makhan-Mishri to God and perform aarti finally. On the next day of Ekadashi, provide food to Brahmins and give donations. Only after that eat yourself.
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