Kamika Ekadashi 2015: The Divine Day To Ward Off Negativity!

The date for Kamika Ekadashi in 2015 is August 10. Beliefs say that observing Kamika Ekadashi is as holy as taking bath in the sacred rivers. It is a way to free yourself from the chains of bad Karmas. On Kamika Ekadashi in 2015, delete all the negativity and add good luck in your life.

Kamika Ekadashi takes place in the Krishna Paksha of Shravan month, according to the Hindu calendar. However, it falls in the Ashada month, as per the Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendar. Like every year, we will observe Kamika Ekadashi as one of the most important Ekadashis of the year. Hindus consider this Ekadashi as pious as performing the Ashwamedha Yagya (the ritual of sacrificing a horse). Also, carrying out the rituals of Kamika Ekadashi gives the auspicious results that is equivalent to taking bath in the holy rivers of Ganga and Yamuna. But, do you know how to enhance the auspiciousness of Kamika Ekadashi? But how? Unveil every aspect of Kamika Ekadasi with the help of this article on Kamika Ekadashi in 2015.

Kamika Ekadashi 2015: Rituals Of Kamika Ekadashi

On the day of Kamika Ekadashi, devotees perform Panchamrut Abhishek (coronation done with sugar, Ghee, milk, curd, and honey) to Lord Vishnu. It is said that Tulsi leaves are very dear to the Lord and thus, he is worshiped with Tulsi leaves on this auspicious day. Kamika Ekadashi is the day when huge crowd is seen in Vishnu temples and devotees are witnessed singing religious songs, performing sacred rituals, and chanting Lord Vishnu’s Mantras. On the religious day of Kamika Ekadashi 2015, light Ghee Diyas (earthen lamps) in Lord Vishnu’s temple and offer different Bhogs (sacred food) to the Lord for highly fruitful results. Also, this highly pious day will help you in getting relief from the fear of death. Therefore, perform Jagran on this Kamika Ekadashi in 2015 and stay away from the aggression of the Lord of death, Yamaraj.

Kamika Ekadashi 2015: Legend Of Kamika Ekadashi

On the eve of Kamika Ekadashi in 2015, let us read about the interesting legend associated with this day. Long ago, there lived a landlord in a village. Once, he got into a dispute with a Brahmin which ultimately resulted in a fight between them. As a result, that Brahmin got killed, accidentally. The landlord felt guilty about it and expressed his wish to perform the last sacred rites of the Brahmin’s death. However, his wish was dismissed by the villagers. He (the landlord) became restless and approached a saint to get relief from his sin of killing a Brahmin. To help the landlord in overcoming his sin, the saint advised him to observe Kamika Ekadashi Vrat and worship Lord Vishnu. The landlord did exactly the same and observed the fast with pure devotion. On that night, while he was sleeping beside the lord’s idol, Vishnu came in his dream and relieved him from his sin of killing the Brahmin.

Kamika Ekadashi 2015: Importance Of Kamika Ekadashi

The glory of Kamika Ekadasi is so pious that observing it is considered as meritorious as performing several religious activities. Some of the sacred rituals of Kamika Ekadashi are:

1. Worshiping and pleasing Lord Vishnu on Kamika Ekadashi is equal to taking a bath in holy rivers.
2. Offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu on Kamika Ekadashi frees oneself from all the deadly sins.
3. Kamika Ekadasi helps in attainment of Moksha or salvation.
4. With observing the rituals of Kamika Ekadashi, you can feel close to the Almighty.
5. People suffering from Pitru Dosha can get relief with the the aid of Kamika Ekadasi Vrat.

Kamika Ekadashi 2015: Significance Of Tulsi On Kamika Ekadashi

Lord Vishnu loves Tulsi leaves. On Kamika Ekadashi, offering Tulsi leaves is one of the main rituals of the day. It is your chance to appease the lord on Kamika Ekadashi in 2015 and seek his blessings for yours and your family’s welfare. The divine properties of Tulsi leaves will clean your mind, body, and soul. As Tulsi is one of the most important part of this day; therefore, planting Tulsi at your home on Ekadashi in 2015, will take away all the troubles.

With this article on Kamika Ekadasi in 2015, you can change your luck for good. Follow the simple rituals mentioned and head toward a healthy, wealthy, and successful life on this Kamika Ekadashi in 2015.

MyKundali wishes you a blessed Kamika Ekadashi in 2015!