வலைப்பதிவுகள் — Lord Vishnu

"The observance of Parama Ekadashi will bring peace, prosperity, and liberation to you and your entire family." What is Parama Ekadashi? Among all the sacred fasting days in the Hindu calendar, Parama Ekadashi holds a place of extraordinary spiritual importance. It is not an Ekadashi that comes every year — it arrives only once every two to three years, making it one of the rarest and most powerful Ekadashis in Hindu tradition. Parama Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon fortnight) of Adhika Masa — the extra intercalary month added to the Hindu lunar...

There are twenty-four Ekadashis in a regular Hindu calendar year. But once every thirty-two to thirty-three months, when Adhik Maas arrives, a twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth Ekadashi appear — ones so rare, so spiritually charged, and so deeply connected to Lord Vishnu Bhagwan that the scriptures place them in an entirely separate category of sacred observance. The Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of this extra month is called Padmini Ekadashi — also known as Kamala Ekadashi.In 2026, Padmini Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, May 27 — inside Adhika Jyeshtha Maas, the Purushottam Maas that runs from May 17 to June 15. This makes it one...

"Falling once in approximately every 32 months, Adhika Shukla Dwadashi is one of the most spiritually charged tithis in the entire Hindu lunar calendar — and in 2026, it arrives within the sacred folds of Adhik Maas, making it exceptionally rare and powerful". What Is Adhika Shukla Dwadashi? Adhika Shukla Dwadashi is the twelfth lunar day (Dwadashi Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) that falls within Adhik Maas — the extra, intercalary month of the Hindu Panchang. Because Dwadashi Tithi is inherently dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and because Adhik Maas itself is the month of Lord Purushottama (the Supreme...

Apara Ekadashi is one of the most powerful and spiritually significant fasting days in the Hindu calendar. Observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, this sacred vrat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Apara Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Whether you are observing this fast for the first time or have been practising it for years, this complete guide covers everything — from Apara Ekadashi timing and puja vidhi to Hari Vasara, mantra, aarti, and the full vrat katha in English. what is apara ekadashi? Apara Ekadashi, also known as...

What is Narada Jayanti?Narada Jayanti, also known as Narada Muni Jayanti, is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Sage Narada (Narad Muni), one of the most revered divine sages in Hindu mythology. Known as the celestial messenger and eternal devotee of Lord Vishnu, Narad Ji holds a unique position among the great sages of ancient India. This auspicious day commemorates the appearance of Narada Muni, who is celebrated as the inventor of the veena (narada instrument name: Mahati Veena), the propagator of devotional music, and a master of spiritual wisdom. As a devoted servant of Vishnu,...