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Ekadashi Importance Advantages and Dates
The sanctity of Ekadashi arises because it occurs during the eleventh day of both ongoing Shukla Paksha and declining Krishna Paksha lunar cycles. Two Sanskrit words unite to form Ekadashi when the first word signifies eleven while the second word means day whereas the full expression combines the elements eleven and day.
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Jaya Ekadashi
In the month of Magha, the Hindus celebrate Jaya Ekadashi, which falls on the 11th day of the month. It’s a sacred day when Lord Vishnu, a significant Hindu god, is honored with great zeal and devotion at ISKCON Kurukshetra. It is a spiritual celebration that is witnessed by devotees coming from various backgrounds.
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Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Date, Vrat Vidhi and Significance
The word “Utpanna” signifies originated or born − and so the day of fasting is called Utpanna Ekadashi − the ‘existence’ of divine Goddess Ekadashi to elevate people and save them from sin. To believers of the ISKCON tradition (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Utpanna Ekadashi is significant as it marks the first day of Vaishnava Ekadashis, and reflects a restoration in their determination and dedication to spirituality.
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The soul is neither born,
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– Bhagavad Gita (2.20)