Kamika Ekadashi is one of the many Ekadashi's that falls on the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha amid the long stretch of 'Shravan Month' according to the Hindu calendar. In other such as Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendar, this Ekadashi is seen in the 'Ashada' month. Kamika Ekadashi is the first Ekadashi that falls on 'Chaturmas', an auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna (a reincarnation of Vishnu). It is also auspicious to pray to Lord Vishnu and this day is celebrated with incredible zeal by Hindus, in the whole nation. It is believed that this sacred Ekadashi helps the devotees to accomplish 'Moksha' and it also causes one to get free from 'Pitru Dosha'.

Significance of Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi is an auspicious fasting day of Hindus. It has been referred to in the 'Brahmavaivratt Purana' that whoever takes out this vrat will be blessed with incredible qualities and accomplish more prominent deeds that one gets by performing different yagnas. The Kamika Ekadashi vrat fulfills the desires of its devotees and favors them with a prosperous life. It also directs them on the way of spirituality that will lead them to almighty. In this manner, it is said that by taking this vrat, the individual will accomplish a place in 'Vaikunth', the abode of Lord Vishnu.

Kamika Ekadashi Story

In old times, there was a landowner in a town. The landowner had a battle with a Brahman and murdered him out of hate. The landowner later realized his mistake and needed to apologize by taking part in the Brahmana's cremation ceremonies however was denied. Subsequently, he was getting anxious due to murdering a Brahman. He enquired a saint as to whether he could ever get free from his sin. The saint advised him to keep a fast on Kamika Ekadashi. The landowner kept a vrat as told by the saint. During the evening, the landowner was sleeping next to the Lord's idol. Lord Vishnu showed up in his dreams and liberated him of his wrongdoings and was pardoned by the Lord for his sins.

Importance of Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi gives positive energy and outcomes to its devotees. An individual praying to Lord Vishnu on this day is honored with lots of blessings. Cleaning up the temple at your home is viewed as a significant act on this day. A devotee should clean up early morning and offer different delicacies and prayers to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu's puja is done with dhoop, diyas, and sandalwood to appease the Lord.Kamika Ekadashi is as promising as Ashwamedha Yagya. If done properly with all rituals, gives the same results as this yagya.   AskGanesha wishes you and your family a very auspicious Kamika Ekadashi.