Publish Date: | Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:07 AM (IST)
Amalaki Ekadashi2022: Gwalior.Naiduniya Rep. Ekadashi of Falgun Shukla Paksha is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. Due to the worship of Amla tree on this day, it is called Amalaki Ekadashi. Along with the gooseberry tree, there is also a law to worship Lord Vishnu on this day. It is also known as Rangbharni Ekadashi. The fast of Ekadashi of Falgun Shukla Paksha will be observed on March 14. Astrologer Sunil Chopra told that by observing the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi, a person also attains salvation. Amla tree is considered dear to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Shri Hari and Mata Lakshmi reside in the Amla tree. Its root, i.e. Shri Vishnu in the root, is believed to be the abode of Shiva in the stem and Brahma in the upper part. In addition, its branches are believed to be the abode of Muni, Devatas, Vasu in leaves, and Marudgan in flowers. On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshiped by sitting under the gooseberry tree. On this day, there is a special significance of worshiping Amla, eating Amla and donating Amla.
Amla Ekadashi worship method
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, duly worship the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on a post under the gooseberry tree. If there is no gooseberry tree, then you can also worship at the place of worship of the house. In worship, offer gooseberry with roli, sandalwood, akshat, flowers, incense and naivedya to Lord Vishnu by lighting a ghee lamp and read or listen to the Amla Ekadashi fasting story. Then do aarti.
Amalaki Ekadashi Muhurta
Ekadashi will start from 10:21 am on 13th March and will end on 14th March at 12:05 pm.
story of amalaki ekadashi
In the kingdom of Chitrasen king, everyone including the king used to observe a fast on Ekadashi. One day the king goes to the forest to play hunting. Where he reaches far away in the forest while hunting. While hiding in the forest, the robbers attack the king. There is a war between the king and the bandits. During this, the bandits attack the king with different types of weapons. But by the grace of God, the weapon being fired on the king has no effect. But then the king faints and falls. Only then a divine power appears from the body of the king. Which kills all the bandits. When the king regains consciousness, the king is very surprised. And wonder who killed these bandits. Only then there is an Akashvani that, O king, all these demons have been killed by the glory of your Amalaki Ekadashi fast. The Vaishnavi power of Amalaki Ekadashi emanating from your body has destroyed them. The king is pleased to hear this and returns to his kingdom and tells the importance of Amalaki Ekadashi to all the people.
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