Ekadashi Tithi Begins: at 10:30 PM on Sep 13, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: at 08:41 PM on Sep 14, 2024
Parana Time – 06:12 PM
Note: “Parana” is the breaking of the fast. Ekadashi Parana is observed on the next day of Ekadashi fast after sunrise within Dwadashi Tithi.
Parivartini Ekadashi Tithi has special significance in Hinduism. Parivartini Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi day of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. At the same time, some people have some dilemmas regarding the date of Parivartini Ekadashi.
iIt is believed that observing Parivartini Ekadashi brings forth the rewards akin to those earned from the Vajpayee Yagya. Additionally, one’s sins, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly, are believed to be absolved. According to ancient scriptures, Lord Krishna initially imparted knowledge of this fast to Yudhishthira, elucidating that through fasting and worship on this Ekadashi, devotees attain the blessings equivalent to worshipping the Trinity: Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Brahma. This sacred observance is said to grant the fulfillment of one’s desires. In Hindu tradition, Ekadashi holds immense significance. By adhering to this fast, planetary afflictions in one’s horoscope are believed to be alleviated, while bolstering the auspicious influence of the moon.
Story of Parivarttini Ekadashi Vrat:
The ancient myths center around King Bali, a wise and capable ruler who governed the land of Kerala. He was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, regularly conducting daily yagnas. Due to his exceptional leadership, the other deities grew envious and, accompanied by Guru Brihaspati, approached Lord Vishnu. They reverently bowed before him, extolling his virtues through Vedic hymns until Vishnu opened his eyes.
Upon hearing the gods’ plea, Vishnu assumed the form of Vamana and approached King Bali to aid the divine beings. Bali was amidst a yagna ceremony with sages and Shukracharya when he noticed a boy approaching. Inquiring about the visitor’s identity and purpose, Bali was met with a request from the Brahmin boy for merely three steps of land. The king astonished, urged the boy to ask for more, but Vamana remained resolute in his demand. Consequently, King Bali consented to grant him the requested three steps of land.
With the king’s agreement, Vamana took a colossal step, encompassing the entire Earth, and then another, spanning the heavens. With only one step remaining, Vamana inquired where to place it. Realizing Vamana’s true identity as Lord Vishnu, Bali humbly offered his head for the final step, kneeling before the divine presence.
In this manner, the king was humbled by the Lord’s power. Lord Vamana, with his strides, established Bhuloka beneath his foot, Bhuvarloka in his thigh, Swargloka around his waist, Mahaloka in his stomach, Janaloka within his heart, Yamlok in his throat, and Satyaloka at his mouth.
In Bali’s ashram, an idol of Lord Vishnu rests upon the back of Sheshnag. On this auspicious day, it is believed that Lord Vishnu reclines alongside King Bali, offering divine protection.