'Varuthini Ekadashi' gives the same merit as donating a daughter and gold; this way you will receive the blessings of Lord Hari.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Ekadashi holds great significance in Hinduism, and fasting on this day is considered the best and bestows salvation. On each Ekadashi, different forms of Lord Vishnu are worshipped. On Varuthini Ekadashi, which falls in the month of Vaishakh, Lord Varaha and the Madhusudan form of Lord Hari are worshipped. Let's explore how you can receive the blessings of Lord Hari on this day.

Do this to get the blessings of Shri Hari

• On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, wake up before sunrise in the morning, take a bath and wear yellow clothes.
• After cleaning the place of worship, install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
• Bathe them with Panchamrit and offer yellow sandalwood, yellow flowers and Akshat etc.
• Worship of Lord Vishnu is considered incomplete without Tulsi, hence, definitely offer Tulsi leaves.
• During the puja, chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” or “Om Shri Madhusudnaya Namah” 108 times.
• Finally, recite the story of Ekadashi and distribute Prasad among all the people.
• In the evening, light a ghee lamp and recite ' Vishnu Sahasranaam '.

Mantras of Lord Vishnu

1. Vishnu Mool Mantra - Om Namo Narayanay॥

2. Vishnu Bhagavate Vasudevaya Mantra - Om Namo: Bhagavate Vasudevaya.

3. Vishnu Gayatri Mantra –

Om Shri Vishnuve Cha Vidmahe Vasudevay Dhimahi.
Tanno Vishnu: Prachodayat.

4. Mangalam Lord Vishnu, Mangalam Garuddhwaj.
Mangalam Pundari Kaksha, Mangalay Tano Hari.

Special rules of Ekadashi fasting

• On Ekadashi, consumption of tamasic food like garlic, onion, meat, liquor and rice is also considered prohibited.
• One does not get the benefits of fasting by speaking ill of someone (gossiping), criticizing or getting angry.
• On the day of Dwadashi Tithi, feed Brahmins in the auspicious time and give donations (raw rations).
• Observe celibacy on Ekadashi day.

These donations will change your destiny

Summer begins in the month of Vaishakha. On Varuthini Ekadashi, you can attain great merit by donating a water-filled pitcher, juicy fruits like melon, watermelon, and mango, as well as grains and yellow-colored clothing. It is believed that donations made on this day eliminate suffering and poverty from a person's life.

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