Jaya Ekadashi 2021 to fulfill Wishes and Attain Salvation

In Hindu mythology, Ekadashi fasting has importance for millions of Hindus living in different parts of the world. There are 24 Ekadashis in a year and 2 Ekadashis in a month. This number can increase in the times of Adhikamas (extra month) and Malamas. Jaya Ekadashi has a special association with Lord Krishna and Dharamraja Yudhishthira.

It was the day when Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthira to observe a fast. It is assumed that the fast of Ekadashi helps people fulfill their wishes, attain salvation, and remove all sorts of sorrows. This Ekadashi falls on Magh Shukla in February. Read the content and find out detailed information on Jaya Ekadashi 2021 in terms of time, religious significance, and method of observing fast.

Jaya Ekadashi 2021: All you need to know about

Falling in shukla paksha, it is also called Ekadashi of Magh month. It is also known as the month of bathing and charity. It is said that Jaya Ekadashi is very virtuous and it makes people free from all sins. It also offers victory in every sphere of life. Ultimately, it provides salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and death.

As per Bhagavata Purana, this Ekadashi helps you attain all material and worldly happiness. Jaya Ekadashi 2021 is associated with the worshipping of Lord Vishnu and observing fast enchanting the name of the deity.

There is an interesting story related to the curse of Devraj Indra to a Gandharva boy named Mallyavan and a Gandharva girl named Pushpavati. Jaya Ekadashi was the day when Devraj Indra forgave Mallyavan and Pushpavati and free them from all sins. Shri Krishna narrated this story to Yudhishthira and urged him to observe a fast.

Jaya Ekadashi fast time

• Starting time – Monday, February 22 from 05.16 in the evening
• Ending time – Tuesday, February 23 at 06:05 minutes
• Jaya Ekadashi Parana time – February 24, from 06:51 to 09:00 in the morning
• Duration of Muhurat – 2 hours 17 minutes

Devotees observing fast on this day should know all rituals associated with this day. Remember that you abstain from consuming rice. Consume fruits only and avoid anger.

If you are interested in getting all material and worldly happiness in your ongoing life with the assurance of salvation, ask professional online astrologers how to make things happen. Professional Indian astrologers and pandits will help you how to make the most out of this day.