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Vijaya Ekadashi
विजया एकादशी
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Phalguna
Window
February-March
Deity
Vishnu (as Rama)
Origin & story
Skanda Purana.
During the Lanka war, Rama needed to cross the ocean with his army. Sage Vakadalbhya advised him to observe Vijaya Ekadashi. After Rama and his army observed this vrat, the ocean god Varuna appeared and helped them build the Rama-Setu bridge. They achieved victory (vijaya).
Worship mantra
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; recite Rama-nama 108 times.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
- ✓ Phalahara items
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Victory in seemingly impossible undertakings
- ◈Successful completion of long-pending projects
- ◈Defeat of obstacles
Who should observe
Special note
Observed by Rama before crossing to Lanka — invoke for any "ocean of obstacles" situation.
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