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Ekadashi Fast: The date of Ekadashi is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. This date has been dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. Special worship and fast of Lord Vishnu is done on Ekadashi. There are 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year. The first Ekadashi falls in Krishna and the second in Shukla Paksha of the month. According to beliefs, the day of Ekadashi is a special occasion to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. By worshiping and fasting on this day, all the sins of a person are destroyed.
Fasting on Ekadashi and worshiping Lord Vishnu brings happiness in life. Crises go away. Not only this, after death, due to the effect of Ekadashi fast, one attains salvation and a place in Vaikuntha Dham of Shri Hari Vishnu. However, people often ask this question, which is the biggest fast in 24 Ekadashi? In such a situation, let us know about the biggest Ekadashi fast. Also let us know when it will be held this year?
Nirjala Ekadashi
According to religious scriptures, Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is considered to be the biggest. This Ekadashi is called Nirjala Ekadashi. Its fast is considered the most difficult among all Ekadashis. On this Ekadashi, fasting people do not even consume water. This is the reason why it is called Nirjala Ekadashi. It is believed that by fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi, one gets the results of all the Ekadashis of the year. This year, Nirjala Ekadashi fast will be observed on 25th June.
Devuthani Ekadashi
Devuthani Ekadashi is called Devutthan or Prabodhini Ekadashi. This Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. This is the same day when Lord Vishnu wakes up from 4 months of Yoga Nidra. With this, Chaturmas ends. Only after this the auspicious and auspicious works start again. This is the reason why this is also considered an important Ekadashi. This year its fast is on 21st November.
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