Kamika Ekadashi, observed on July 31, 2024, held significant religious importance for Hindus. Devotees fasted and prayed to Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day. The fasting period began on July 30 and concluded with the Parana on August 1, 2024. On this sacred day, people fasted from sunrise to break their fast the following day, on the Dwadashi Tithi. Kamika Ekadashi marks the first Ekadashi of the Chaturmas, the auspicious four-month period starting from the Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi to the Kartik Shukla Dwadashi. This Ekadashi, dedicated to the Sridhara form of Lord Vishnu, is observed with great significance and enthusiasm by devotees worldwide. The Ekadashi falls on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi of the Hindu calendar month Shravan, in alignment with the Gregorian calendar, this year, on the 31st of July.

Kamika Ekadashi Date & Timing:

1. Ekadashi Tithi Commences on July 30, 2024, at 4:44 PM and concludes on July 31, 2024, at 3:55 PM.
2. The Parana Time (breaking the fast) will be observed on August 1, 2024, from 5:23 AM to 7:59 AM.
3. The Dwadashi ends on August 1, 2024, at 3:28 PM.

The Significance of Kamika Ekadashi 2024:

Ekadashi holds significant religious and spiritual importance for Hindus. It is believed to be an auspicious day for receiving blessings from Lord Vishnu through prayers and worship with pure intentions. During the month of Sawan, Kamika Ekadashi is observed. On this sacred day, devotees fast from sunrise until the break of dawn the following day, known as Dwadashi Tithi. This fast is believed to be so powerful that it can alleviate all types of suffering.

How to Prepare for Ekadashi 2024: Puja Rituals

On this auspicious day, devotees rise early in the morning to partake in a sacred bath. They then place an idol of Lord Vishnu on a wooden plank, adorning it with flowers or garlands, and apply haldi or yellow chandan tilak. Offer Tulsi Patra, along with fruits and other offerings. Throughout the day, devotees chant Vishnu mantras to invoke the idol and recite the Ekadashi Vrat Katha. In the evening, they offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, perform aarti, and extend their prayers to those who have been fasting for an extended period, allowing them to break their fast with the food recommended for the fast. The fast is then broken the following day during the Parana time, after offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.

Mantra

• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!
• Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!
• Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!