About Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi or Jayeshtha Krishna Ekadashi is a fortunate day of fasting for Hindu people. This Ekadashi is also well-known as ‘Achla Ekadashi’ and is celebrated in the honor of Lord Vishnu. In a literal sense, the term ‘Apar’ means ‘a lot’ or ‘limitless’. And it is believed that the devotees who observe a fast of Apara Ekadashi get bestowed with abundance and unlimited wealth.
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As per the Hindu calendar 2032, Apara Ekadashi is celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha during the Krishna Paksha on the 11th day (Ekadashi tithi). According to the Gregorian calendar 2032, the day falls in the month of June or May.
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According to Hindu mythology and scriptures, it is believed that the significance of Apara Ekadashi was narrated by Lord Krishna to King Yudhishthira.
As per the Hindu scriptures and mythology, in the ancient time, there lived a King named Mahidwaj who was very pious and followed a righteous path. Mahidwaj had a younger brother whose name was Vajra Dhwaj who had a feeling of hatred towards him.
One day, out of his greed and anger, Vajra Dhwaj killed Mahidwaj and hid him under a peepal tree. But because of the unnatural and early death, Mahidwaj was unable to attain salvation and thus stayed on that tree as a spirit and used to haunt every individual who passed by that tree.
Once a sage was walking through that path and he sensed the presence of a spirit. With his divine powers, he got to know everything about Mahidwaj and the reason behind his condition. He brought down the spirit of Mahidwaj and preached him the path to salvation.
In order to help the spirit attain salvation, the sage himself observed the Apara Ekadashi Vrat and passed all the virtues to Mahidwaj. With the impact of the fast and blessings of Lord Vishnu, Mahidwaj’s spirit got free and attained salvation.
Since that day, individuals observe a fast of Apara Ekadashi to attain good karma and move ahead on the path of salvation.
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Apart from Apara Ekadashi, there are 23 Ekadashi Vrat in a year that fall on Krishna and Shukla Paksha of Hindu Calendar. All these Ekadashi tithi are very significant in Hindu traditions and are popular with various Ekadashi names. Here is the list of Ekadashi Vrat observed throughout the year.
S. N. |
Hindu Month |
Paksha |
Ekadashi Vrat |
1 |
Chaitra |
Krishna Paksha |
|
2 |
Chaitra |
Shukla Paksha |
|
3 |
Vaishakha |
Krishna Paksha |
|
4 |
Vaishakha |
Shukla Paksha |
|
5 |
Jyeshtha |
Krishna Paksha |
Apara Ekadashi |
6 |
Jyeshtha |
Shukla Paksha |
|
7 |
Ashadha |
Krishna Paksha |
|
8 |
Ashadha |
Shukla Paksha |
|
9 |
Shravana |
Krishna Paksha |
|
10 |
Shravana |
Shukla Paksha |
|
11 |
Bhadrapada |
Krishna Paksha |
|
12 |
Bhadrapada |
Shukla Paksha |
|
13 |
Ashwin |
Krishna Paksha |
|
14 |
Ashwin |
Shukla Paksha |
|
15 |
Kartika |
Krishna Paksha |
|
16 |
Kartika |
Shukla Paksha |
|
17 |
Margashirsha |
Krishna Paksha |
|
18 |
Margashirsha |
Shukla Paksha |
|
19 |
Paush |
Krishna Paksha |
|
20 |
Paush |
Shukla Paksha |
|
21 |
Magha |
Krishna Paksha |
|
22 |
Magha |
Shukla Paksha |
|
23 |
Phalguna |
Krishna Paksha |
|
24 |
Phalguna |
Shukla Paksha |
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