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Saphala Ekadashi
सफला एकादशी
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Pausha
Window
December-January
Deity
Vishnu
Origin & story
Bhavishyottara Purana.
King Mahishmant exiled his eldest son Lumpaka for misdeeds. Living in the forest, Lumpaka accidentally fasted on Saphala Ekadashi (had no food + stayed awake from cold). Vishnu rewarded him — he reconciled with his father and inherited the kingdom. Saphala means "fruitful".
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
Fasting rule
Strict phalahara fast; offer coconut + ginger paste to Vishnu.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Coconut
- ✓ Ginger
- ✓ Fruits
- ✓ Milk
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Salt (preferred)
Benefits
- ◈All efforts become fruitful (saphala)
- ◈Reconciliation in fractured families
- ◈Restoration of lost wealth/position
Who should observe
Special note
Coconut offering is signature — leave 1 coconut at Vishnu temple before sunrise.
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