Apara Ekadashi
GujaratiAlso known as: Apara
Apara Ekadashi
About Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha in Jyeshtha month and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The word 'Apara' means limitless, and observing this vrat brings limitless merit.
The vrat is observed with a strict fast, and devotees recite the Vishnu Sahasranama seeking divine blessings. The story of this Ekadashi is narrated in the Padma Purana.
Devotees avoid grains and beans, eating only one meal on the day. The fast is broken on Dwadashi after morning prayers and offerings.
In Gujarat, Apara Ekadashi is observed with devotion and traditional rituals, focusing on seeking limitless spiritual merit and divine blessings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a strict fast and worship Lord Vishnu for limitless merit.
- Observe a strict fast.
- Eat only one meal.
- Abstain from grains and beans.
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast on Dwadashi after morning prayers.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area.
- Place the Vishnu idol.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and Tulsi leaves.
- Light diyas and incense.
- Recite Vishnu mantras.
- Distribute prasad to family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An Ekadashi observed for limitless spiritual merit and divine blessings.
Apara means limitless, indicating the infinite merit obtained by observing this Ekadashi.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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