The holy day of Utpanna Ekadashi is that Ekadashi which is observed by the devotees after Poornima (Full Moon Day), in the month of Karthik, as per the Hindu calendar. The Utpanna Ekadashi is next in line after Devutthana Ekadashi. The occasion is considered to be very important for the people of the Hindu community as it is attributed to the origin of Ekadashi itself. This year, Utpanna Ekadashi falls on November 22. On the auspicious occasion of Utpanna Ekadashi 2019, know the vrat Katha, puja muhurat, Ekadashi vidhi and significance, provided below. Sathya Sai Baba 94th Birth Anniversary: Tithi, Significance and Celebrations Dedicated to ‘Bhagawan’ Sri Sathya Baba. 

What is the Date of Utpanna Ekadashi 2019?

The majority of devotees will observe the Utpanna Ekadashi 2019 on November 22, i.e. Friday. Few communities will observe 2019 Utpanna Ekadashi on November 23, i.e. Saturday too. People observe strict fasting on these days, which is considered to be very much fruitful.

What is the Puja Muhurat time (Shubh Muhurat) of 2019 Utpanna Ekadashi?

On 23rd November, Parana Time - 01:31 PM to 03:45 PM 

  • On Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - 11:44 AM

  • Utpanna Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 09:01 AM on November 22, 2019

  • Utpanna Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 06:24 AM on November 23, 2019

On 24th Nov, Parana Time for Gauna Ekadashi - 06:51 AM to 09:04 AM

  • On Parana Day Dwadashi would be over before Sunrise

  • Utpanna Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 09:01 AM on November 22, 2019

  • Utpanna Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 06:24 AM on November 23, 2019

What is the Story (Katha) and Significance of Utpanna Ekadashi?

The Utpanna Ekadashi is considered to be the birth anniversary of Goddess Ekadashi – who is believed to be one of the powers of God Vishnu. It is said that she was born out from God Vishnu to destroy demon Mur, who wanted to kill God Vishnu when he was sleeping. Hence she is considered to be one of the many powers of God Vishnu. All the fasting that people observe is dedicated to Goddess Ekadashi only. As per a legend, the Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat is most useful and significant for a woman who is looking for a child, and also for people who desire to attain Moksha.

What is the Puja Vidhi of Utpanna Ekadashi or How to Celebrate Utpanna Ekadashi?

Fasting is observed for two consecutive days, and people break their Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat after the sunrise on the next day. This ritual is called Parana. It is said that one has to break their fast before the Dwadashi (time mentioned above) is over. Also, taking a holy dip in a river is also considered to be auspicious on this day.

The day of Utpanna Ekadashi is considered to be very auspicious for the people who observe fast. As the holy day Utpanna Ekadashi 2019 nears, we wish all the devotees a very ‘Happy and Healthy Utpanna Ekadashi!’

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 22, 2019 08:49 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).