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Mohini Ekadashi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Vishnu is considered the sustainer of the universe. Whenever unrighteousness increased on earth, the atrocities of the wicked reached its peak and the balance of religion got disturbed, he incarnated in different forms to protect the world. The festival of Mohini Ekadashi reminds us of this divine power and its wonderful incarnations. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, the fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, 27th April. Let us know why Lord Vishnu had to take 10 different incarnations and what is the special story of each incarnation.
Story of Matsya Avatar
This is the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu. When a demon stole the Vedas and hid them in the depths of the ocean, God took the form of a fish and retrieved the Vedas and saved the seeds of creation through King Satyavrata so that life could resume after the cataclysm.
story of kurma avatar
During the churning of the ocean, when Mandarachal mountain started sinking, Lord Vishnu took the form of a tortoise (Kurma). He held the mountain on his huge back, only after which the gods and demons obtained 14 gems including nectar.
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story of varaha avatar
When the demon named Hiranyaksha stole the earth and hid it in the underworld under the sea, then God took the incarnation of ‘Varaha’ (boar). He killed Hiranyaksha and brought the earth back up by lifting it on his teeth.
Story of Narasimha Avatar
The arrogant king Hiranyakashyap had a boon that neither man nor animal could kill him. Neither during the day, nor at night. Then Vishnu ji took the incarnation of half lion and half man (Narasimha) and killed him with his nails by keeping him in his lap in the evening.
Story of Vaman Avatar
King Bali had taken control over all three worlds. To protect the gods, God took the form of a small Brahmin (dwarf). He asked for three steps of land as donation from Bali and measured the earth and sky in just two steps. Bali bowed his head for the third step.
story of parshuram avatar
When the Kshatriya kings had become arrogant and tyrannical, then God incarnated in the form of Brahmin son Parashuram. He re-established the dignity of religion by eliminating unjust kings.
Story of Ram Avatar
Maryada Purushottam was the incarnation of Lord Shri Ram to end the demon king Ravana. He taught the society the lessons of ideal life, truth and morality.
story of krishna avatar
In Dwapar Yuga, Shri Krishna incarnated to destroy unrighteousness and liberate from sinful kings like Kansa. In the war of Mahabharata, he gave the message of karma by giving the knowledge of Geeta.
Story of Buddha Avatar
According to Vishnu Purana, Mahatma Buddha is considered to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Buddha to show the world the path of non-violence, compassion and peace. He spread the light of knowledge by eliminating evils like animal sacrifice and hypocrisy.
story of kalki avatar
According to the scriptures, at the end of Kaliyuga when sin will be at its peak, Lord Vishnu will appear in the form of ‘Kalki’. He will come riding on a white horse and will destroy the wicked and re-establish ‘Satyug’.
Special importance of Mohini Ekadashi
Mohini incarnation is the form of Lord Vishnu who made the gods drink nectar. According to religious belief, fasting on Mohini Ekadashi destroys all the sins of a person and frees him from the bondage of attachment and illusion.
Also read: That Ekadashi fast, which gives virtue equal to 10 thousand years of penance!
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