According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Apara Ekadashi. This year this holy date is being celebrated on 13 May 2026. This day is considered very important from the religious point of view and it has been said to be especially fruitful for fasting, worship and charity.
Apara Ekadashi is considered to be related to Ekadashi, the main deity of Hindu religion. It is believed that fasting with devotion on this day destroys sins and brings happiness and prosperity in life.
🙏 Religious importance of Apara Ekadashi
According to religious texts, Apara Ekadashi is also called “Ekadashi that gives virtue”. It is said that by observing this fast, the sins of a person’s previous births can be eliminated and he gets the path to attain salvation.
Devotees perform special worship of Lord Vishnu on this day and keep fast throughout the day.
🕉️ method of worship
After taking a bath in the morning, a vow to fast is taken, the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu is worshipped, Tulsi leaves, flowers, lamp and incense are offered, the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” is chanted, bhajan-kirtan and jagran are performed at night.
🌿 Benefits of fasting
According to beliefs, fasting on Apara Ekadashi:
Mental peace is achieved, positive energy comes into life, sins are destroyed and happiness and prosperity increases.