Vijaya Ekadashi

February 24, Monday

Vijaya Ekadashi
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Vijaya Ekadashi is an important religious festival observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the lunar month in the Hindu calendar. The day is dedicated to the worship of the god Vishnu and is considered a time for purification, self-discipline and spiritual growth.

Vijaya Ekadashi is considered a particularly auspicious day for those who seek spiritual development and purification. On this day, devotees practice fasting, worship Vishnu and read scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita or Vishnu Purana.

Celebration
This event may include special rituals such as morning prayers, temples and communities may organize celebrations with chanting of mantras and community prayers.

Fasting. Devotees usually observe a strict fast, abstaining from food and water in order to purify the body and soul. Some people may indulge in fruits and dairy products.

Spiritual purification. Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated with purificatory practices that help people get rid of negative influences and accumulated sins. It is a day when people turn to God for forgiveness and help.
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