As per the holy book, Lord Krishna revealed to Narad Muni that fasting on Kamika Ekadashi is regarded holy. The Bhagavata Purana - which is one of Hinduism's eighteen great Puranas - describes the significance of this day. Then, aarti is performed and prasad is distributed.ĭevotees recite Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay mantra during Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi.Devotees are advised to recite the story of Kamika Ekadashi at home especially to children.Puja ka thali should include tulsi leaves, fresh fruits, sweets, panchamrit and yellow flowers.

Wake up early, take a bath and wear clean clothes.People can only break their fast the following day, during sunrise. During these specific days, few followers don’t drink water while others consume only sattvic food, which are light and healthy. The Kamika Ekadashi vrat is a three-day long fast. According to Udayatithi, the Kamika Ekadashi fast is supposed to be kept on 24 July. On 23 July, the Kanima Ekadashi will begin at 11:27 am and end on 24 July at 1:45 pm. Devotees also believe that a person who fasts on this day receives Lord Vishnu's gift of forgiveness. They believe that their wishes get fulfilled by worshipping him on Vaishnava Ekadashi. One this special day, devotees in large numbers worship Lord Vishnu. Amid this sacred time, the Vaishnava Ekadashi fast during the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of the Hindu calendar is also observed.Īs per the Hindu calendar, Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi this year will be observed on 24 July (Sunday). During this holy month, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are widely worshiped across temples in the country. Sawan month has begun and it is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year for the Hindu community.

Om namo shiva