Saphala Ekadashi 2024: Interesting facts, rituals and all you want to know
The upcoming Ekadashi, falling on January 7, will mark the first Ekadashi of the year. It will occur on the
The upcoming Ekadashi, falling on January 7, will mark the first Ekadashi of the year. It will occur on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Pausha.
Saphala Ekadashi, a Hindu fasting day, is observed on the 11th day of the bright half of the Margashirsha month in the Hindu calendar. Devotees dedicate this day to Lord Vishnu, observing a fast and performing prayers and rituals. Temples mark the day with various ceremonies and offerings to the deity. From rituals to facts, here's all you need to know about this auspicious day. (Pinterest)
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Saphala Ekadashi is also known as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, reflecting its significance in blessing devotees with progeny. (HT File Photo)
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The fast begins on the preceding day (Dashami) and lasts until the morning of the following day (Dwadashi). (Pexels)
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
