Varuthini Ekadashi, also known Baruthani
Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the
11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the
fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra.The followers of Varuthini Ekadashi vrat believe that by observing the
Varuthini Ekadashi fast, they can successfully cleanse their sins and seek
blessings of happiness, prosperity and wealth. Some even consider that they can
attain the ability of performing various types of charities.
Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra purnima is the first full moon day of the hindu lunar year. Like all
other purnimas, this purnima is also considered aupicious. Regular purnima fast
and satyanarayan vratham is observed on this day. Hanuman Jayanti and Chaitra
parva is also celebrated on this day.
Month
names of the Hindu lunar calendar are names according to the star, during whose
ascendency the full moon of that month occurs. Chaitra month gets this name
with Chitra Nakshatra.
2017 : 11th April,Tuesday.
Kamada Ekadasi
Kamada Ekadasi is the first Ekadashi in a Hindu year and
considered to be the most auspicious among all the Ekadashi rituals.It comes
after Chaitra Navratri and sri rama navami.
Kamada Ekadashi is dedicated to God Vishnu. People wake up
early in the morning take bath and observe fast. Parana (breaking fast) is
performed after sunrise on next day. As the meaning of the word “Kamada”
suggests, by observing this vrat one can fulfill all his desires.