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If you are searching for the date of the famous Nirjala Ekadashi of Jyeshtha month this year, then there is a big update for you. This time Nirjala Ekadashi is going to fall not in the month of May, but in June. According to the Hindu calendar, Adhikamas (Purushottam month) is at this time, due to which ‘Padmini’ or ‘Kamala’ Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Adhikamas will be celebrated. This Ekadashi is considered very rare and special, because it comes only once every 3 years.
There is special mention of this Ekadashi in Padmapuran. According to mythology, Lord Shri Krishna himself has said that Ekadashi falling in Adhikamas is famous by the name ‘Kamala’ or ‘Padmini’ and it is the best among all the dates. With the effect of this fast, Goddess Lakshmi physically arrives in the lives of the devotees and poverty is removed.
Udaya date and auspicious time of Padmini Ekadashi
According to the calculations of Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi of Shukla Paksha of Adhikamas will start from 5.11 am on 26th May. At the same time, this date will end the next day on May 27 at 6.22 am.
Since according to the scriptures, the fast of Ekadashi coinciding with Dashami Tithi is not observed, hence the fast of Kamala (Padmini) Ekadashi is observed on the basis of recognition of Udaya Tithi. 27th May Will be kept. However, devotees will have to start following the strict rules and restraint of fasting from May 26 itself.
Great coincidence of Maa Lakshmi and Tulsi puja with Lord Shri Hari
Since Adhikamas is considered to be the month of Lord Purushottam (Sri Hari), worshiping Lord Vishnu along with Mother Lakshmi on this day gives infinite results. Worship of Tulsi ji and donation of lamp has special significance on this day. According to the verse of Padmapuran, the person who offers Tulsi leaves and flowers to Janardan (Lord Vishnu) on this day, his sins of many births are destroyed.
It is said in the scriptures that by lighting a lamp near Tulsi on this day, one gets lakhs of times the virtuous results and by donating a lamp near Lord Vishnu, one gets infinite times the virtuous results. This satvik worship of Tulsi takes the seeker directly closer to Sri Hari.
Rules, method of fasting and what to eat and what not to eat?
On the day of Padmini Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning and take a resolution to fast and after worshiping Lord Narayan in the prescribed manner, listen to the fast story. It is considered best to do Kirtan of God in the evening. Some special rules are mentioned for this day:
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Fruit eating rule: Devotees observing fast should consume only fruits in food.
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Prohibition of Rice: Even if you are not observing this fast for some reason, do not forget to consume rice at home on this special date.
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Deepdan: In the evening, light a ghee lamp near the Peepal tree and Tulsi plant.
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Mantra recitation: Reciting ‘Vishnu Sahastranam’ on this day brings happiness and financial prosperity in life.
Strict rules for the second Ekadashi of Adhikamas (Parma Ekadashi)
The second Ekadashi falling in the Krishna Paksha of Adhikamas is called ‘Parama’ or ‘Kamala/Padma’ Ekadashi. On this Ekadashi, Lord Purushottam is worshiped ritually with incense, lamp, naivedya and fruits. There are very strict rules given in the scriptures regarding this fast:
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Rules of Dashami: A Vaishnav man fasting should completely give up 10 things like eating food in a bronze vessel, urad, lentils, gram, kodo, greens, honey, food belonging to others, eating twice a day and sexual intercourse from Dashami Tithi.
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Rules of Ekadashi: On the day of Ekadashi, it is mandatory for the fasting person to give up 11 vices like gambling, sleep (sleeping during the day), betel leaf, backbiting, slandering others, backbiting, theft, violence, anger and false speech (lying).
