Rama Ekadashi- A glorious festival dedicated to mighty Lord Rama
Rama Ekadashi is a beautiful and auspicious festival devoted to Lord Rama. Lord Rama is a supreme incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Supreme Lord is known for his beautiful character, values and powerful personality. He is known to destroy the bad from the universe and bring goodness.
Significance of Rama Ekadashi
Rama Ekadashi is a beautiful festival celebrated in the Kartik maas of the Hindu lunar calendar. Once, a king called Muchukunda was incredibly devoted to the mighty Lord Vishnu. He had a daughter Chandrabhaga, who was ultimately married to Shobhan, son of King Chandrasen. One day Shobhan and Chandrabhaga went to Muchukunda’s kingdom. There Muchukunda announced that everyone would keep Rama Ekadashi fast. Chandrabhaga knew that his husband would not be able to complete the fast as he was ill. But Shobhan kept the fast, but he succumbed to death due to various illnesses. But the blessings of the fast brought him back to life, and he started ruling the kingdom of Devapur. Shobhan received kingdom, riches and blessings because of Rama Ekadashi fast.
How to celebrate Rama Ekadashi?
Rama Ekadashi is celebrated by observing a fast dedicated to the mighty Lord Rama or mighty Vishnu. Devotees wake up early and take a bath, then begin the fast by organising a pooja. There should be a pooja ceremony, especially for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The fast is opened on the next day of Ekadashi or the Dwadashi tithi. Mantra Jaap and sloka chanting should be performed to seek the incredible blessings of Lord Vishnu. Feeding the poor should also be performed on Rama Ekadashi.
Boons of celebrating Rama Ekadashi
Here are a few notable boons of celebrating Rama Ekadashi-
- ● Rama Ekadashi celebrations bring the mighty boons of supreme Lord Rama or Lord Vishnu.
- ● It brings light, illumination and happiness to life.
- ● The festival removes obstacles and pains from a devotee's life.
- ● It brings fortune, joy and abundance to the devotees.
● The festival celebrations remove the impact of past life sins and evil deeds.
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