Parama Ekadashi

Telugu

Also known as: Parama Ekadashi, Parama Shuddhi

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Parama Ekadashi

About Parama Ekadashi

Parama Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight in Ashwina (September-October). It is one of the most powerful Ekadashi vratas for spiritual liberation.

Devotees observe strict fasting and engage in intense prayer and meditation. The vrat is believed to provide the highest level of spiritual purification.

In Andhra Pradesh, temples hold special celebrations and devotees dedicate the entire day to spiritual practices. The festival emphasises complete surrender to the divine.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe the most rigorous form of Ekadashi fasting for supreme spiritual purification.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Namo Narayanaya, I observe this Parama Ekadashi vrat for supreme spiritual purification and liberation.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
Observe complete fasting — only water is permitted.
Spend the entire day in prayer, meditation, and Vishnu mantras.
Break the fast the next day with great devotion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What makes Parama Ekadashi different from other Ekadashis?

Parama Ekadashi is considered the most powerful of all Ekadashis. The word 'Parama' means supreme or highest, indicating its exceptional spiritual significance.

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