Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This fast is considered to destroy all kinds of sins and fulfill wishes. In particular, this fast is observed to attain love and harmony as well as success in desired tasks.
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha
In ancient times, a king named Pundarik ruled in a city called Nagpur. His kingdom was full of happiness and prosperity. A couple named Lalit and Lalita lived in the same kingdom. Lalit was a famous singer who used to mesmerize everyone in the king's court with his art.
One day, while performing in the court, Lalit's attention was on his wife Lalita, due to which he could not hit the right notes in the song. The king found this unacceptable and in anger, he cursed Lalit to become a demon.
Lalit was immediately transformed into a demon by the curse. He started wandering in the forests, and his wife Lalita became very sad. To free her husband from this situation, Lalita sought advice from a sage.
The sage said, "Observe the Kamada Ekadashi fast on the Ekadashi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha and worship Lord Vishnu. With the effect of this fast, your husband will be freed from the curse."
Lalita observed the Kamada Ekadashi fast as per the rituals. Pleased with her faith and devotion, Lord Vishnu appeared and freed Lalit from the curse. Lalit again transformed into a handsome human, and the couple was blessed with a happy life.
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi
Bath and Purification
Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Sankalp
Take a vow of fasting in front of Lord Vishnu.
Preparation for Puja
Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in a clean place.
Pujan Samagri
Tulsi, flowers, lamp, incense, sandalwood, fruits, and Panchamrit.
Pujan Vidhi
- Bathe Lord Vishnu with Gangajal and Panchamrit.
- Offer sandalwood, rice, and flowers.
- Light a lamp in front of Lord Vishnu.
Mantra Japa
Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay".
Katha Shravan
Listen or read the Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha with devotion.
Ratri Jagran
Sing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Vishnu throughout the night.
Paran
Conclude the fast by feeding Brahmins and donating on Dwadashi Tithi.
Importance of fasting
- By observing this fast, sins are destroyed.
- By the grace of Lord Vishnu, all the desires of life are fulfilled.
- This fast maintains love and harmony in married life.
- By observing Kamada Ekadashi fast, a person attains salvation.
Jai Shri Hari!
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