Amalaki Ekadashi 2017: Worship The Godly Tree!

Amalaki Ekadashi is meant to be an auspicious according to our Scriptures. It will be celebrated on 8th March 2017. On this day, devotees observe fasts and worship Lord Vishnu so that he can save the devotees from the troubles. According to the Hindu Calendar, this day is observed in the month of Phalguna. Read on this article to gain more information...

Amalaki Ekadashi : What Is Amalaki Ekadashi?

The day of Amalaki Ekadashi derives its name from Amla tree. It sounds interesting. Isn’t it? Now, let’s know more about the day of Amalaki Ekadashi.

According to Hindu calendar Amalaki Ekadashi takes place on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Hindu month of Phalgun. Like every Ekadashi, Amalaki Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu.

On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, Puja (worship) is performed beneath the Amla tree. But, why is it done so? But before discussing this let’s take a look when to observe Amalaki Ekadashi in 2017.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2017 Date

Now, as you know when to observe the day of Amalaki Ekadashi in 2017, we hope that you would find it convenient to follow the day more meticulously.

But, why is the day of Amalaki Ekadashi observed each year? Let’s take a look at the reasons behind the significance of Amalaki Ekadasi.

Amalaki Ekadashi : Why To Observe Amalaki Ekadashi?

In ancient times, there lived a King named Chitrasen. People in his kingdom used to follow the day of Ekadashi with devout strictness. Everyone, including the King used to observe Vrat (fast) on Ekadashi Tithi. Once, King Chitrasen lost his way while hunting in the forest. That became critical for his fate.

He got attacked by wild tribes in the forest, but their weapons had no impact on Chitrasen. Seeing this, they were astonished and all of a sudden a large group of tribal men arrived. On persistent trials, the King fell down to ground and became unconscious. However, this brought an unseen fate for the tribal men. A divine light came out of his body and killed his attackers.

When the King became conscious, he was surprised to see each of his attackers dead. It was the effect of his devoted following of the day of Ekadashi that helped him to beat the odds. Since then, the day of Amalaki Ekadashi came into being.

It is a believed that God Vishnu resides in and near the Amla tree, who is the prime Lord to be worshiped on Amalaki Ekadashi. This makes the Amla tree so significant. The Amla tree is also worshiped due to its medicinal properties, if we take a look at it with a scientific approach.

Now, we will take a look at how the day of Amalaki Ekadashi should be followed.

Amalaki Ekadashi : How To Observe Amalaki Ekadashi?

Following are the rituals that are to be carried out on Amalaki Ekadashi :

1. A fast or Vrat is observed from the dawn of Ekadashi to the dawn of next day (Dwadashi).
2. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Amla tree on the day of Amalaki Ekadashi.
3. During fast, Satvik food is consumed by the devotees. If one cannot fast for the whole day, he/she can also observe a fast for half day or a partial fast.

Observe the day of Amalaki Ekadashi with a pure heart and devoted soul. Don’t miss out the chance to venerate Lord Vishnu on this day and purify all the intoxication within and around.

MyKundali wishes you all a Blessed Amalaki Ekadashi !