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Aja Ekadashi – Ananda Ekadasi or Annada Ekadashi 2009

Aja Ekadashi, also known as Ananda Ekadasi or Ananda Ekadashi, is observed in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada or Bhadra as per the North Indian Calendar. According to the South Indian Panhcangs, it falls in Shravan Krishna Paksha. In 2009, the date of Aja Ekadashi or Ananda Ekadasi is August 16, Sunday. In South India, this Ekadashi is also referred as Shravan Vadi Ekadasi.

The legend, importance and the significance of Aja Ekadasi or Ananda Ekadashi are explained in the Brahma Vaivartha Purana. As all other Ekadasi vrats, observing Annada Ekadasi fasting cleanses the results of all the sins performed him or her. Aja Ekadashi or Annada Ekadasi is very auspicious and favorite day to Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees recite Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra and Lakshmi Astottara Shatanama stotram during the day. On Annada Ekadasi day, Lord Janardana is worshipped along with his consort Goddess Sundari.

Legend or the Story of Aja Ekadasi or Ananda Ekadashi:

When Satya Harishchandra, the truthful King, was passing through the difficult time in his life, Gautama Maharshi suggested him to observe Aja Ekadasi or Ananda Ekadashi Vrat and the fasting. Taking the suggestion of Sage Gautama, Harishchandra observed the fasting and Vrat on Ananda Ekadashi with utmost devotion and restored his wife, son and his entire kingdom that he lost in the past. After that the King ruled the kingdom very happily.

Ananda Ekadashi vrat is observed the ret of Ekadasi vratas. Fasting is observed and Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi are worshipped.

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