Jaya Ekadashi 2017: Honor Krishna To Purify Your Past Life!

Jaya Ekadashi is on February 7, 2017. Lord Krishna is worshipped on this day in order to reverse the past sins. According to the Hindu Calendar, it falls in the month of Magha. Devotees observing fast on this day is likely to achieve Moksha after death. Want to know more about Jaya Ekadashi, read on..

Jaya Ekadashi : What Is Jaya Ekadashi?

Jaya Ekadashi takes place in the month of January-February. Want to know more about the day of Jaya Ekadashi? Don’t worry, as we have brought you everything you need to know about Jaya Ekadashi.

Jaya Ekadashi takes place during Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Hindu month of Magha. The day of Jaya Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Krishna. To worship Krishna on this day, Jaya Ekadashi Vrat (fast) is observed by the devotees.

Now, before proceeding further, let’s take at the date of Jaya Ekadashi in 2017.

Jaya Ekadashi 2017 Date

Parana Muhurat is the time when Jaya Ekadashi Vrat is terminated. It is said to be auspicious to break the fast within Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day).

Now, as you know the date to observe the day of Jaya Ekadashi in 2017, let’s now proceed. Now, we will discuss why we should follow the day of Jaya Ekadashi.

Jaya Ekadashi : Why To Observe Jaya Ekadashi?

It dates back to the ancient age when Malyavan was one of the classical singers in Lord Indra’s court. While singing, Malyavan started to sound cacophonous as he was often lost in the dreams of his newly wed wife and could not concentrate on his singing. This enraged Lord Indra.

As a result, Lord Indra cursed that Malyavan’s wife would turned into a Rakshasa (demon) and also suspended Malyavan off his court. When Malyavan returned home, he found that his wife had turned into a demon. This distressed him. Even after persistent trials, she could not regain her actual form.

One day, Malyavan met Sage Narada, accidentally.Narada advised him to perform the Magha Ekadashi Vrat with severe devotion to transform his wife into her original form. Malyavan followed his advice and performed the Ekadashi Vrat in the month of Magh. As a result, his wife was freed from the curse and finally, got transformed into a human being. Since then, the day of Jaya Ekadashi came into being.

Now, let’s take a look at the rituals that are to be carried out on Jaya Ekadashi.

Jaya Ekadashi : How To Observe Jaya Ekadashi?

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

1. A holy bath is taken early morning on the day of Jaya Ekadashi.
2. Morning prayers are performed to Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu on this day.
3. Devotees follow a fast for 24-hours on Jaya Ekadashi.
4. Hymns and songs are sung in praise of Lord Krishna.
5. The fast is terminated according to the Parana Muhurat.

Observe the day of Jaya Ekadashi and let divinity triumph over negativities around you. Don't miss the chance to invoke the blessings of Lord on Jaya Ekadashi.

MyKundali wishes you a blessed Jaya Ekadashi!