Festivals
Date
Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi
(Trisparsha Mahadwadashi)
Ekadashi Parana Timings
Auspicious Vrata Parana Windows
Parana Time
10 Aug, 6:15 am
Break the fast immediately after sunrise
Harivasara End Time
9 Aug, 1:49 pm
Dwadashi End Time
10 Aug, 5:31 am
About
Trisparsha Mahadwadashi: When Ekadashi Tithi rules sunrise on Day 1 and Trayodashi Tithi rules sunrise on Day 2 (Dwadashi is entirely absent), it forms the sacred Trisparsha Mahadwadashi.
Kamika Ekadashi falls during the dark fortnight of Ashadha and is celebrated as a powerful day for washing away grievous sins and reviving one's spiritual journey.
Significance:
Lord Brahma explains in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana that observing Kamika Ekadashi is as meritorious as performing a grand Ashvamedha Yajna or bathing in the Ganges at Kashi. The story speaks of a wealthy Thakur who accidentally killed a Brahmin in a fit of rage. Rejected by society and burdened by the terrible sin of Brahma-hatya, he was advised by a sage to observe Kamika Ekadashi. Through sincere fasting and worship, he was absolved of his monumental sin and attained peace.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Tulsi Worship: Worshipping Lord Vishnu specifically with Tulsi leaves is considered highly auspicious on this day. 2. Fasting: Observing a complete fast to discipline the mind and seek divine forgiveness. 3. Deep Daan: Lighting lamps (Deepa) before the deity and in temples to dispel the darkness of ignorance. 4. Parana: Breaking the fast the next morning after feeding a Brahmin.