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Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi

Also called: Kāmikā Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi is associated with devotion to Vishnu, offerings and the religious merit attributed to sincere worship. The vrata-katha particularly praises offerings to Vishnu and reverence for tulsi in traditions where these practices are customary.

Key facts

Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Lunar month
Shravana (Purnimanta); Ashadha (Amanta)
Observed on
The eleventh tithi of Krishna Paksha
Deities
Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna

The story

The Kamika Ekadashi mahatmya is commonly presented as a discourse, often with Brahma explaining the observance to Narada. It describes the value of worship and offerings rather than following one universal protagonist through a single plot. Details and examples vary among popular versions.

Practices

  • Devotees may offer tulsi where customary, worship Vishnu and hear the Kamika Ekadashi mahatmya. The exact ritual sequence depends on family and temple tradition.

Common questions

When is Kamika Ekadashi observed?
Kamika Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksha eleventh tithi (Ekadashi) of Shravana (Purnimanta); Ashadha (Amanta).

Types of Ekadashi