Saphala Ekadashi 2024: This year the holy fast of Saphala Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, 26 December 2024. Both Thursday and Ekadashi are very dear to Lord Vishnu, due to which the importance of this day increases even more. It is believed that fasting on Saphala Ekadashi provides success in all tasks. This fast not only destroys sins but also gives a new direction to life.

Importance of Saphala Ekadashi fast

Let us tell you that it is mentioned in religious texts that the person who observes the fast of Saphala Ekadashi with devotion and devotion, gets all kinds of happiness and prosperity in life. By doing this, one gets virtuous results like performing Rajsuya Yagya. Lord Vishnu himself blesses those observing fast on this day and all their sins are destroyed.

Story of Saphala Ekadashi

Let us tell you that according to the Puranas, in the city of Champavati, a king named Mahishman had a son named Lumpak, who was a great sinner and of evil nature. The entire people were troubled by his misdeeds. When the king came to know of his misdeeds, he expelled him from the kingdom. Lumpak started living in the forest and used to commit theft and other misdeeds at night. Also, let us tell you that once on the Dashami day of Krishna Paksha of Pausha month, Lumpak became unconscious due to cold. The next day was Saphala Ekadashi. Due to hunger, he offered the fruits fallen under the Peepal tree to God. Lord Vishnu was pleased with this fasting and awakening done unknowingly. All the sins of Lompak were destroyed and he got his lost kingdom back.

Fruit of Saphala Ekadashi

Apart from this, let us tell you that the devotees who observe Saphala Ekadashi fast get the blessings of Lord Vishnu. All their troubles end and new energy is infused into their lives.

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