Astrology News Desk: There are many fasts and festivals in Sanatan Dharma and all have their own significance, but the Parivartini Ekadashi fast is considered very special, which is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees worship the Lord duly and also keep a day-long fast. It is believed that doing so brings auspicious results. According to the Panchang, Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every month. Thus, there are a total of 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year, which are dear to Lord Vishnu.
It is considered best to worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu on this day. Bhadrapada month is going on right now and the Ekadashi of this month is known as Parivartini Ekadashi which is falling on 14th September this year. If Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world, is worshipped properly on this day, then the Lord quickly becomes pleased and blesses, but today we are telling you what to do and what not to do on Ekadashi, so let us know.
Know what to do and what not to do on Ekadashi—
On the day of Parivartini Ekadashi, worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi in a proper manner. You can also fast on this day. Fruits and milk can be consumed during the fast. On the day of Ekadashi, do recite Lord Vishnu’s mantras, Chalisa and Sukta etc.
It is also good to listen or read the Vrat Katha on this day. Donating to the poor on this day pleases God. Apart from this, keep good thoughts in mind and help everyone, doing so is beneficial. Do not eat food even by mistake on the Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat, do not commit any kind of violence and avoid lying. On this day, one should not argue or quarrel, and should not use abusive language. The poor who come to the house should return empty-handed, but donate something to him.
