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Ekadashi

Utpanna Ekadashi

Also called: Utpatti Ekadashi

Utpanna means 'arisen' or 'manifested.' This observance is associated with the traditional account of the origin of Ekadashi as a divine power who protects Vishnu and defeats the demon Mura. It is commonly treated as an important day for beginning or renewing an Ekadashi vrata.

Key facts

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

The story

In the widely circulated vrata-katha, Vishnu battles the demon Mura. When Vishnu rests in a cave, Mura approaches him, and a radiant female power emerges from Vishnu and defeats the demon. Vishnu names her Ekadashi and grants a boon connected with observance of the eleventh lunar day. This is a religious narrative, and versions differ in details.

Practices

  • Devotees may hear the origin story, worship Vishnu and observe their customary Ekadashi fast. The lunar-month label differs between Purnimanta and Amanta calendar systems.

Common questions

When is Utpanna Ekadashi observed?
Utpanna Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksha eleventh tithi (Ekadashi) of Margashirsha (Purnimanta); Kartika (Amanta).

Types of Ekadashi