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Ekadashi
Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Fasting, Parana Time, Meaning, Vrat Katha
This Year, Yogini Ekadashi will be celebrated on Sunday, June 22, 2025. According to the Vaishnava Calendar, the fast-breaking time (Parana) is on Monday, June 23, between 05:24 AM and 10:03 AM, as per ISKCON Kurukshetra timings.
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Festivals
Jagannath Snana Yatra 2025: Timing, Rituals Benefits, and Significance
Jagannath Snana Yatra which is another name for Dev Snana Purnima, is considered to be among the most important festivals by those following Vaishnava tradition. At this ceremony, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra emerge for the first time outside of a temple before Rath Yatra begins.
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Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Date, Timings, Significance & Vrat
In the Vaishnava calendar, there are 24 holy Ekadashis, and Nirjala Ekadashi is known to be extremely tough to observe but very spiritually rewarding. Fast days on Ekadashi have transformed people’s lives for over a thousand years, as this special day gives the same benefits as all the others combined.
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General
Know the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Author, Reading Benefits & Spiritual Significance
The Bhagavad Gita means more to people than just being a holy scripture. No matter if you lead a company, deal with a personal crisis or feel like you’re stuck, it speaks to everyone. It answers complex challenges simply. This article looks closely at the reasons the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is considered one of the most respected text globally. You’ll discover the background, structure, usefulness and methods of using wisdom from the method in modern society.
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Festivals
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Date, Significance, Puja Vidhi & Spiritual Benefits
Find out about the sacred value and actual worship practices alongside the spiritual advantages of observing the appearance festival of Lord Narasimha, who is a combination of human and lion features.
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Ekadashi
The Complete Guide to Apara Ekadashi Observance and Benefits
A comprehensive guide to every part of this spiritual fasting practice that cleanses the mind and gives spiritual wealth.
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General
Spiritual Benefits, Significance, and Meaning of the Divine Power of Krishna Mantras and Shlokas
According to Hindu teachings Lord Krishna remains revered because he manifests as the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. Wisdom from Lord Krishna continues to serve spiritual seekers who follow him throughout the world.
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Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi 2025 Significance Story Rituals Spiritual Benefits
I will tell you everything worth knowing about Mohini Ekadashi, from its meaning, legend, and rituals to the spiritual benefits of celebrating this day.
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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,
nor does it ever die.
– Bhagavad Gita (2.20)