Kamika Ekadashi 2019 Tithi And Puja Vidhi: Know The Vrat Katha And Significance of The Auspicious Day That Falls In Shravan Month

Kamika Ekadashi 2019 is being observed on Sunday, July 28. Like every ekadashi, devotees observe a day-long fast on Kamika Ekadashi too. Kamika Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the Shravan Month (Sawan). It falls after Devshayani Ekadashi and is observed during the month of July or August every year. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on the auspicious day of Kamika Ekadashi, which is also the first ekadashi that falls during Chaturmas.  Ashadhi Ekadashi 2019: Significance, Tithi, Fasting and Everything You Need to Know About Devshayani Ekadashi.

People who fast during Kamika Ekadashi are said to attain 'moksha' and freedom from all sins. It is said that the blessing attained from observing fast on this day is the same as that attained from donating land or cow. Here's a look at the Tithi, Parana timings and significance of Kamika Ekadashi:

Kamika Ekadashi Tithi And Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang -

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 07:46 PM on Jul 27, 2019

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 06:49 PM on Jul 28, 2019

On 29th July

Parana Time - 05:45 AM to 08:26 AM

Dwadashi End Moment - 05:09 PM

Significance and Puja Vidhi

It is said that devotees must observe a fast and worship Lord Vishnu whole-heartedly on this day. The Tulsi plant also holds a great significance on Kamika Ekadashi as Tulsi is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu. Devotees who pray in front of the Tulsi plant and also offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu receive blessings that also help them get rid of any 'Pitru dosh'.

Those who observe the Kamika Ekadashi fast must wake up and take a bath before sunrise and pray to Lord Vishnu by offering Tulsi leaves, fruits, flowers and sesame seeds. The person observing the fast must also light a lamp (diya) in front of Lord Vishnu.

It is said that performing a Jaagran (overnight prayers) with Vishnu Bhajans on this ekadashi also brings good fortune. Devotees must also read 'Vishnu Sahastrsanaam' on Kamika Ekadashi.

Meanwhile, many devotees also head to pilgrim centres for holy bath or puja. People are seen thronging the Ganga ghats for Ganga snaan and also Vishnu temples across the country on Kamika Ekadashi.

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