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Parivartini Ekadashi (Vamana)
परिवर्तिनी एकादशी / वामन
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Bhadrapada
Window
September
Deity
Vishnu (as Vamana avatara)
Origin & story
Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
On this day, the reclining Vishnu (in yoga-nidra since Devshayani) turns from his right side to his left — hence "Parivartini" (turning). Also commemorates Vamana avatara who pushed King Bali to Patala. Halfway-point of Chaturmasya.
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय वामनाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Vamanaya
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; Vamana puja recommended.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Course-correction in life direction (parivartana = turning)
- ◈Humility teachings of Vamana avatara internalised
- ◈Merit of Ashvamedha yajna
Who should observe
Special note
Halfway point of Chaturmasya — re-check your Chaturmasya vrat progress today.
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