Parivartini Ekadashi, also known as Parsva Ekadashi or Padma Ekadashi, is an auspicious day celebrated by the Hindu community. The Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon Period) of Bhadrapada month is called Parivartini Ekadashi. As per religious beliefs, on this day, Lord Vishnu, who was sleeping in the Yoga Nidra of Chaturmas, took his first turn while sleeping. The word ‘Parivartan’ means ‘Change’, and since Lord Vishnu changed his sleeping posture on this day, the day got its name ‘Parvartini Ekadashi’. This year, Parivartini Ekadashi 2023 will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, 2023. Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat, which is an important part of Parivartini Ekadashi, will also be observed on the same day. Scroll down to learn more about the Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat 2023 date, puja vidhi and the significance of the day. Ekadashi 2023 List: Know All Dates, Parana Timing, Significance and Ekadashi Vrat Rituals for All Fasting Days in The Year.

Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat 2023 Date

Parivartini Ekadashi 2023 will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat 2023 Timings

  • The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 07:55 AM on September 25, 2023, and end at 05:00 AM on September 26, 2023.

  • Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi fast. On September 26, the Parana Time (breaking fast time) of Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat will be from 01:34 PM to 03:59 PM.

Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi

  • On the day of Parivartini Ekadashi, devotees should take a bath early in the morning, wear yellow clothes, and offer water to the Sun God.

  • Devotees should clean the puja place and install the idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesh and offer yellow flowers, Panchamrit, and Tulsi to Lord Vishnu and Modak and Durva to Lord Ganesha and light a ghee diya.

  • Start the puja by invoking Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, with prayers and offerings and offer prayers, flowers, and incense to Lord Vishnu and Lord Vamana.

  • Devotees observing a fast on this day should consume fruits and water only till the next day, parana time.

  • Perform an arti in front of the deities and distribute the Prasad among the devotees and sing devotional songs, bhajans dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat Significance

The Parivartini Ekadashi vrat is considered very auspicious for devotees of Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees observe strict fasts on this day and worship the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that observing a fast on this day also pleases Goddess Lakshmi, and there is no shortage of food and wealth in the house.

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