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Jaya Ekadashi
जया एकादशी
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Magha
Window
February
Deity
Vishnu
Origin & story
Padma Purana.
A celestial Gandharva and Apsara couple (Malyavan and Pushpavati) were cursed by Indra to become pishachas (ghouls) for misbehaviour in his court. Wandering miserably they accidentally observed Jaya Ekadashi. Their ghoul-state ended; they regained celestial form. Jaya means "victory".
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
Fasting rule
Strict phalahara fast; recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
Foods forbidden
- ✗ All grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Liberation from curses and pishacha-yonis
- ◈Removal of pitr-dosha and preta-baadha
- ◈Victory over hidden enemies
Who should observe
Special note
Most powerful Ekadashi for removing curses and ancestral karma.
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