Devshayani
Ekadashi Devshayani Ekadashi is annually celebrated by the Hindus in
the month of July. The celebration includes fasting and worshipping of Lord Vishnu. This is the day
where bliss and prosperity is brought to the life of all, as believed. The principles related to
Devshayani Ekadashi are to be strictly maintained as given in the Shastras. The fasting
commences from the night before, which is of the day called Dashami. In 2016, Devshayani Ekadashi
will be celebrated on 19th July.
About Lord
Vishnu Lord Vishnu is said to be the supreme God of the Hindus, having
various other names. Therefore, Vishnu is indeed the most powerful among the Hindu idols. He is also
found in five forms, namely Para, Yuva, Antaryami, Vibhava and Arcavatara. He is known to be the
Punisher of the evil doers and the savior of the needy. While in the form of Arcavatara, the
devotees and can easily view and approach Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is also the most influential
character in the Shastras and other holy documents of the Hindus, being mentioned very frequently.
He is worshipped either directly, or when in form of any of his ten Avatars. Two of the most famous
Avatars of Vishnu are Krishna and Rama. The consort of Vishnu is Goddess Laxmi. The Lord possesses
the weapons such as Kaumodaki Mace and the Sudarshan Chakra. There are several mantras of
worshipping or praying to the Lord. According to the Hindus, the greatest benefits of life can
be received by praying to the Lord. He is believed to fulfill the prayers of the true devotees and
provide justice for all. Lord Vishnu even has the power to give Mukti or Moksha to the devotees who
pray and deserve for the same. Mukti or Moksha is achieved when the devotees go for salvation
deservingly from the real world. It is more like the essence of being free from the form of life on
earth.
Celebration of Devshayani
Ekadashi The celebration of Devshayani Ekadashi consists of strict
fasting for the particular day. In case a devotee is not able to perform this particular duty, he or
she is to have only vegetarian meals. In the concerned month, no weddings are performed by the
Hindus, since the Gods and the Goddesses are believed to be sleeping. Despite these circumstances,
the celebration is carried out with utter happiness. It is so as Lord Vishnu provides affluence to
all. Worshipping of the Lord is also maintained by the Hindus on this day.
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