The first Ekadashi of the year is falling on Sunday, January 7. Ekadashi falling in Krishna Paksha of Paush month is called Saphala Ekadashi. This Ekadashi fast has great importance. Keeping fast on this Ekadashi is very auspicious. Even if you are not fasting on this day, then definitely listen to the story of Saphala Ekadashi. The puja becomes successful just by listening to the story. Offer Tulsi to Lord Shri Hari Narayan on this day.
Importance of Saphala Ekadashi
There is a religious belief that by fasting on the day of Saphala Ekadashi and worshiping Lord Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, a person attains good fortune. Also, the person who worships Lord Vishnu and fasts with full faith and true heart, all his works become successful. On the next day of Saphala Ekadashi, try and feed people as per your wish, remember that organizing food or Bhandara on this day is considered very auspicious and fruitful. It is believed that if you observe the fast of Saphala Ekadashi with complete rituals then you attain Vishnu Lok after death.
Saphala Ekadashi fast 2024
Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Paush month is starting from 12.41 am on 7th January. This date will end the next day on January 8 at 12:46 am. According to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Saphala Ekadashi will be observed on 7th January. This is the first Ekadashi of this year.
End of Saphala Ekadashi fast
The fast of Saphala Ekadashi can be broken on Monday, January 8, between 7:15 am to 9:20 am.
