Vijaya Ekadashi 2023: Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month is known as Vijaya Ekadashi. This year, the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, 16 February 2023. By observing the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi in the form of his name, the seeker gets the boon of getting victory over the enemy. Ekadashi is born from the body of Shri Hari, that is why Ekadashi fast is considered best and most fruitful among all the fasts that come in the year. Let’s know the date, auspicious time and method of this fast, importance of Vijaya Ekadashi.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the Vijaya Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will be on February 16, 2023 from 05.32 am. The next day, on February 17, 2023, will be till 02:49 in the morning.
- Puja Muhurta – morning 07.03 – 08.26 (16 February 2023)
- Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat will be celebrated on February 17, 2023 from 08:01 am to 09:13 am.
Vijaya Ekadashi Significance
Every Ekadashi fast that comes in a year, the person gets different virtuous results. As a result of Vijaya Ekdashi fast, the seeker gets the blessings of getting victory over the enemies. According to mythological belief, Lord Rama also observed Vijaya Ekadashi fast to defeat Ravana and win the war. It is said that the person who worships Lord Vishnu on this day and keeps a fast with a true heart, all his works are completed. Along with this, he can also win over his enemies.
How to observe Vijaya Ekadashi fast (Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi)
The fast of Vijaya Ekadashi starts from Dashami Tithi itself. One day before Ekadashi, take only Satvik diet. After taking bath on Vijaya Ekadashi, take a pledge to fast for whole day. Do bhakti of Sri Hari throughout the day. Chant the mantras, bhajans etc. of Vishnu ji by staying awake in the night. Then break the fast on the next day in an auspicious time. Control your behavior on this day, avoid anger and if anyone in the house has observed Ekadashi fast, then other members should also not consume rice on this day. Due to this the fasting of Vrati is not considered complete.
Ekadashi fasting rules
- Do not eat or cook rice on the day of Vijaya Ekadashi.
- On this day, after worshiping Shri Hari Vishnu, donate according to your ability to Brahmins and the needy. It is believed that only then the fast is considered complete.
- Do not harm the Peepal tree on Vijaya Ekadashi. Sri Hari resides in it.
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