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Saphala Ekadashi 2024: One of the most auspicious and rewarding fasting days for devotees is Saphala Ekadashi. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of "Paush." Also known as "Pausa Krishna Ekadashi," the Saphala Ekadashi fast frequently takes place in January or December according to the Gregorian calendar. This year, the fast of Saphala Ekadashi will be observed on 7th December 2024. 

Saphala Ekadashi 2024: Date And Parana Time 

- Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Date - 7th December 2024 

- Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 12:41 AM, January 7, 2024 

- Ekadashi Tithi Ends -  12:46 AM, January 8, 2024

- Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 06:34 AM to 08:35 AM, January 8, 2024 

It is highly rewarding to worship Lord Vishnu on the day of the Saphala Ekadashi fast. (Image Source: Canva)

Saphala Ekadashi 2024: Significance Of This Auspicious Fast 

Since the word "Saphala" means "to prosper," Saphala Ekadashi is appropriately characterised as a day on which devotees receive good fortune by putting an end to their suffering. 

It is believed that this day of fasting can unlock the doors to success, prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. Fasting on this day is thought to help devotees atone for their sins and achieve liberation. This vrat has the power to help someone realise their goals and aspirations. One can recover all that has been lost by keeping Vrat on this day. 

Saphala Ekadashi 2024: Vrat Katha 

Mahishmati, the monarch of Champavati, had four sons. Lumpaka, the oldest son, was the most immoral of them all. He once denigrated the gods, Vaishnavas, and Brahmanas. As a result, his father banished him. The banished Lumpaka spent his days in the bush, but at night he would slip into the kingdom and pilfer everything, including food. Because he was the king's son, the people would release him even though he had stolen. Throughout his life, Lumpaka frequently consumed raw fruits and meats.  

This forest had a banyan tree. It was worthy of reverence just like the gods. For a while, Lumpaka resided beneath this tree. It so occurred that Lumpaka was living in this manner during the Ekadashi of the waning moon in November or December. Lumpaka lost consciousness the day before Ekadashi and came back to awareness at noon on the day of Ekadashi due to weariness and exhaustion.

Being so weak, Lumpaka was unable to kill any animals that day. He was really suffering from hunger. After a while, he discovered some fruits, which he offered to Lord Vishnu in exchange for his mercy. He spent the whole night of Ekadashi awake. Because he stayed up and fasted, he unintentionally observed Saphala Ekadashi.

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The Lumpaka offered Lord Vishnu adoration and vows on this Ekadashi, which he accepted. Lumpaka was granted the reunification of his kingdom by Lord Vishnu. A celestial horse appeared and stood by Lumpaka the following morning. Further, a voice came from heaven,  "Oh Prince, by the mercy of Lord Madhusudana and by the power of Saphala Ekadashi, you will get your kingdom and rule without any difficulty. Reunite with your father, then relish the kingdom.” Following these directives, Lumpaka went back to his father and took over the duties of the kingdom's ruler. After that, he had charming sons and a lovely wife. 



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