Vaikunta Ekadasi is associated with attaining moksha. The Padma Purana narrates the history of Vaikunta Ekadasi through the episode of the asura Muran, who secures Vishnu's blessings but abuses his power. Vishnu Himself engages him in a combat.
Why do we celebrate Vaikunta Ekadashi?
Significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi
Devotees believe that observing fasts and engaging in prayers on Vaikunta Ekadasi can cleanse the soul, bestow divine blessings, and pave the way for spiritual liberation (moksha).
What is the story of Vaikunta Ekadasi?
According to Puranas, Lord Vishnu created a female form and called her Ekadashi in order to kill a demon Murasur. Lord Vishnu blessed Ekadashi with a boon that anyone keeping a fast on the day of Ekadashi and offering Pujas to him gets Salvation and attains Vaikuntha, the lord's abode.
What is the story behind Ekadashi?
Story of Ekadashi
Ekadashi is a Vrat (austerity) which started many years ago. Once Lord Narayan was resting and a demon call Mundanav challenged the Lord for a fight. Mundanav had a boon (wish) that he could not be defeated by a man. So Lord Narayan produced a damsel from eleven spiritual parts of his body.
What are the 7 gates of Vaikuntha?
(Muladhara, Svadishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrara)
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