Thursday, February 16, 2023, is the Vrat date of Krishna Paksha in Falgun month, per the Panchang. This Ekadashi call Vijaya Ekadashi. The Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat will take place on February 16, 2023. On this day, Lord Vishnu is adored while fasting. Mythology holds that doing something on this day will result in triumph over adversaries and the fulfillment of every dream.
Every month contains two Ekadashi days. In the year 2023, Vijaya Ekadashi is observed on the last date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun. And the Vijaya Ekadashi fast will be observed on February 16th. Lord Vishnu was venerated on this date. It is claimed that if a person worships Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and fasts on this day, they would achieve success in all their endeavors. After death, there is triumph over foes, and salvation is attained.
Vijaya Ekadashi Date 2023
Ekadashi Begins On: February 16, 2023, at 05:32 AM
Ekadashi End On: February 17, 2023, at 02:49 AM
Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Paran (fast break) Timings: 08:01 AM to 09:13 AM on 17th February
Hari Vasar ends on Vijaya Ekadashi fasting date: February 17 at 08:01 AM
Vijaya Ekadashi Katha
According to the legend, when Maryada Purushottam Shri Ramchandraji went into exile for fourteen years in the Treta Yug, he moved to Panchavati with Shri Laxman and Sitaji. Upon hearing that the demon Ravana had stolen Sitaji, Shri Ramchandraji and Lakshmana immediately set out in quest of her. When he encountered the dying Jatayu while wandering, Jatayu ascended to heaven after narrating to him the story of Sitaji.
After some while, he befriended Sugriva and killed Bali. Hanumanji traveled to Lanka, located Sitaji, and describes to her the relationship between Shri Ramchandraji and Sugriva. After returning from there, Hanumanji reported all the news to Lord Rama. Shri Ramchandraji and the army of monkeys left Sugriva’s property for Lanka.
Offering These Things on Vijaya Ekadashi
- It is thought that presenting seven figs or Anjeer to Srihari Vishnu will ensure success in all pursuits.
- The lighting of 11 lamps with ghee and Kesar can assist fulfill desires, particularly those relating to business and family.
- Offering roti spread with honey will remove all types of misfortune and ill fortune from one’s life.
Vijaya Ekadashi Mantra
ॐ पुराण-पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः
Om Purana – Purushottamaya Namah
Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Significance
In Hinduism, the Vijaya Ekadashi fast is regarded as unique. It is believed that by observing this fast systematically, one will achieve triumph over his or her foes. This is one of the most challenging fasts.
Parana signifies the end of the fast. Ekadashi Parana is prepared at daybreak on the day following the Ekadashi fast. Parana must be performed inside Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi concludes before daybreak. Do not make Parana enter Dwadashi is comparable to committing an infraction.
Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. We must await the arrival of Hari Vasara before breaking our fast. Initially, Hari Vasara is the fourth run of Dwadashi Tithi. Pratahkal is the preferred hour to break the fast. It is forbidden to break the fast during Madhyahna. If you are unable to break your fast during Pratahkal, you must do so after Madhyahna.
Sometimes, two consecutive days of Ekadashi fasting are recommended. It is recommended that Smartha and his family observe the fast just on the first day. The second alternative fast, Ekadashi, is recommended for Sanyasis, widows, and those who seek Moksha. When the alternate Ekadashi fast is advised for Smartha, it corresponds with the Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
