Amalaki Ekadashi Significance: Ekadashi fast is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. Amalaki Ekadashi, which falls in the Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to the calendar, in the year 2026, Amalaki Ekadashi will be celebrated on Friday, 27 February 2026. It is believed that fasting and worshiping as per the rituals on this day brings special blessings of Lord Shri Hari and brings happiness and prosperity in life. Amalaki Ekadashi is believed to be related to the Amla tree. In the scriptures, Lord Vishnu is said to reside in the Amla tree. Therefore, worship of Amla tree on this day also has special significance.
Worship method of Amalaki Ekadashi
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, wake up in the morning at Brahma Muhurta, take bath and take a pledge to fast. After this, install the statue or picture of Lord Vishnu in the home temple. Offer yellow clothes to God. Offer sandalwood, Akshat and yellow flowers. Light incense sticks and recite Vishnu Sahasranama. If possible, worship by lighting a lamp under the Amla tree. Perform Aarti of God in the evening and distribute Prasad.
Please Shri Hari with these offerings
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, sattvik and pure food should be offered to Lord Vishnu. Offering this offering is especially considered auspicious on this day.
- Gooseberry: Offer it raw or in the form of murabba.
- Panchamrit: Panchamrit made from milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar.
- Yellow Sweets: Like gram flour laddus or saffron halwa.
- Fruit: Bananas, apples and seasonal fruits.
- dry fruits: Almonds, cashews and raisins.
Keep in mind that rice and tamasic food should not be consumed on the day of Ekadashi.
fasting rules
On the day of Ekadashi, eat satvik food or eat fruits. Follow celibacy. Stay away from anger and negative thoughts. Perform the ritual on Dwadashi Tithi.
What is the result of Amalaki Ekadashi?
It is believed that the devotees who observe the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi with devotion and devotion, financial troubles are removed from their lives and there is happiness and peace in the house. By the grace of Lord Vishnu, there is prosperity in the family and blessings of ancestors are also received.
Religious significance of Amalaki Ekadashi?
According to religious texts, fasting on Amalaki Ekadashi destroys sins and paves the way to attain salvation. Worshiping the Amla tree with Lord Vishnu on this day gives eternal virtue. According to the story, a king and his subjects attained the blessings of God by fasting on Amalaki Ekadashi. Since then this fast is considered extremely fruitful.
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