Kamika Ekadashi is an important and auspicious occasion that is celebrated by devotees of Lord Vishnu across India. The day of Kamika Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) during the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Shravana, which falls in July or August in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Kamika Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 04:44 PM on July 30, 2024, and ends at 03:55 PM on July 31, 2024. The Parana time will be on August 1 from 06:15 AM to 08:51 AM. On Parana Day, the Dwadashi End Moment will be at 03:28 PM. On this day, devotees observe a fast, perform rituals, and worship Lord Vishnu to seek his blessings. Scroll down to know more about the Kamika Ekadashi 2024 date, timings and the significance of the auspicious day. Ekadashi 2024 List for PDF Download Online: Dates, Parana Timings, Significance and Rituals of the 24 Ekadashi Vrat in the Year.

Kamika Ekadashi 2024 Date and Timings

  • Kamika Ekadashi 2024 falls on Wednesday, July 31.

  • The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 04:44 PM on July 30, 2024, and ends at 03:55 PM on July 31, 2024.

  • The Parana time will be on August 1 from 06:15 AM to 08:51 AM.

Kamika Ekadashi Significance

Kamika Ekadashi is an auspicious day that holds immense significance in Hinduism, especially among Vaishnavites, as it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast on Kamika Ekadashi, refraining from consuming grains, beans, certain vegetables, and non-vegetarian food. Fasting is believed to purify the mind, body, and soul and help in seeking forgiveness for past sins.

On this day, devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, offer prayers, perform pujas, and chant hymns dedicated to the deity. It is believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu on the day of Kamika Ekadashi removes obstacles from the lives of devotees and brings happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. Devotees also engage in acts of charity, donating food, and clothes to earn merit and blessings.

(The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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