06/09/2026
Parama Ekadeshi here in USA is on Thursday June 11.
Here are the details
**Parama Ekadashi** is considered one of the most sacred Ekadashis in Hindu tradition. It occurs only during **Adhika Maas (Purushottama Maas)**, an extra lunar month that appears about once every three years, making it a rare and highly revered observance.
# # # Spiritual Importance
* Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and worship of His Purushottama form.
* Believed to help remove accumulated negative karma and past sins.
* Associated with spiritual purification, devotion, self-discipline, and progress toward moksha (liberation). ([VedKosh][2])
# # # Benefits Mentioned in Scriptures and Tradition
Devotees believe that observing the Parama Ekadashi fast with sincerity can:
* Bring divine blessings and inner peace.
* Help overcome obstacles, poverty, and misfortune.
* Promote prosperity, well-being, and spiritual growth.
* Increase devotion and purity of mind. ([The Economic Times][3])
# # # How It Is Observed
Common practices include:
* Fasting on Ekadashi (according to one's health and tradition).
* Chanting Vishnu mantras and reading sacred texts.
* Offering Tulsi leaves, prayers, and lamps to Vishnu.
* Performing charity and acts of compassion.
* Breaking the fast (Parana) at the prescribed time on the following day. ([The Times of India][4])
# # # Vrat Katha
The traditional story associated with Parama Ekadashi tells of a poor but virtuous couple, **Sumedha and Pavitra**, whose sincere observance of the vrat brought them relief from hardship and divine grace. The story emphasizes faith, devotion, and the transformative power of spiritual practice. @
If you're observing Parama Ekadashi, many devotees also recite the **Vishnu Sahasranama**, chant **"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"**, and spend the day in prayer and sattvic living.
**Parama Ekadashi (परमा एकादशी)** हिन्दू धर्ममा विशेष महत्त्व राख्ने एकादशी व्रत हो। यो सामान्यतया **अधिक मास (पुरुषोत्तम मास)** को कृष्ण पक्षमा पर्छ र अत्यन्त पुण्यदायी मानिन्छ।
# # # परमा एकादशी विहिवार जुन ११ तारिख
* भगवान् बिष्णुको आराधना गरिन्छ।
* पापको क्षय, मानसिक शुद्धि र आध्यात्मिक उन्नतिको लागि व्रत बस्ने परम्परा छ।
* धर्मग्रन्थहरूमा यस दिनको व्रतले विशेष पुण्य प्राप्त हुने उल्लेख गरिएको छ।
* दान, जप, ध्यान र भजन–कीर्तन गर्न शुभ मानिन्छ।
# # # व्रत कसरी गरिन्छ?
1. बिहान स्नान गरेर भगवान् विष्णुको पूजा गरिन्छ।
2. दिनभर उपवास वा फलाहार गरिन्छ (परम्परा अनुसार फरक हुन सक्छ)।
3. विष्णु मन्त्र जप, धार्मिक ग्रन्थ पाठ र भजन गरिन्छ।
4. अर्को दिन द्वादशीमा व्रत पारण (समापन) गरिन्छ।
संक्षेपमा, **परमा एकादशी** अधिक मासमा पर्ने एक विशेष एकादशी हो, जसलाई आध्यात्मिक साधना, भक्ति र पुण्य प्राप्तिको दृष्टिले अत्यन्त महत्त्वपूर्ण मानिन्छ।
