The Krishna Paksha Ekadashi is known as Utpanna Ekadashi, which falls after the Kartik Purnima. The name Utpanna means the emergence or birth, which is associated with the feminine power of Goddess Ekadashi. This year Utpanna Ekadashi arrives on November 30, 2021.
This is the next Ekadashi that occurs after Devutthana Ekadashi. The day is followed by a fast which devotees break the next day.
History of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
The emergence of Utpanna Ekadashi is brought out in the story where the Pandava king Yudhisthira asks Lord Krishna to narrate the story of Goddess Ekadashi who came into existence on this day.
Then, Lord Krishna said that a demon called Mura lived in Satyuga and gradually became powerful. So, the devas requested Lord Vishnu to end Muras’ tyranny.
While Lord Vishnu was asleep, the demon Mura chased him and tried killing him but he failed as Goddess Ekadashi emerged out of Lord Vishnu’s body and gave an end to Mura.
Therefore, the devotees who worship Lord Vishnu embrace the tradition of worshipping Goddess Ekadashi on the day of Margashirsha, Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.
Besides keeping a fast on this day, devotees also donate food and essentials to the needy.
Significance of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
- Utpanna Ekadashi plays a significant role in Ekadashi’s as it has its origin from Ekadashi fasting. The devotees of Goddess Ekadashi observe a fast on this day, which is considered to be one of the Shakti’s of Lord Vishnu.
- Ekadashi originated out of Lord Vishnu to kill the demon Mura who had intentions to kill the sleeping Lord Vishnu.
- Goddess Ekadashi is the protective power of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Vaishnavi is another power of Lord Vishnu and a part of Sapta Matrika.
- This day is the birth anniversary of Ekadashi, where devotees pledge to observe a yearly fasting and begin the fast.
Rituals on Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
Ekadashi Parana is observed after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi fast, where the word parana means breaking the fast.
It is essential to do parana within the Dwadashi tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise.
It is believed that not doing parana within Dwadashi is equal to an offence.
The parana cannot be done during the Hari Vasara.So devotees should wait for Hari Vasara to be over before breaking the fast.
Hari Vasara is done during the one-fourth duration of the Dwadashi tithi.
The best time to break the fast is in the pratahkal i.e., early morning.
Devotees should not break the fast in Madhayana, but in some cases they can break the fast after Madhayana.
Ekadashi fasting is suggested to be done on two consecutive days and alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for sanyasis, widows and the ones who want moksha.
The first day of Ekadashi fasting is advised for the smartha with family and alternate fasting for smartha coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
Both the fasting is suggested to loyal devotees who seek love and affection for Lord Vishnu.
Puja Vidhi for Ekadashi Parana Vidhi of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
Devotees get up early in the morning, take a holy bath and wear clean clothes.
They light a lamp, offer flowers, fruits and incense sticks and provide flowers and fruits to the deity.
Next, they chant ‘OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ mantra with devotion.
They seek forgiveness for the sins they have committed during the vrat.
On this day, they eat food without onions, garlic and donate food to the needy and poor.
Date and Timing of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Utpanna Ekadashi Timing Begins at: 04:13 am on Nov 30, 2021
Utpanna Ekadashi Timing ends at: 02:13 am on Dec 01, 2021
Parana Date and Time of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
Date: December 01,2021
Timing: 07:34 AM to 09:02 AM
Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment : 07:34 AM
Mantra of Utpanna Ekadashi 2021:
‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’
