Parivartini Ekadashi Today - Know the Puja Rituals and Significance

Significance of Parivartini Ekadashi

Ekadashi holds a special place in the Sanatana Hindu tradition, with 24 Ekadashis observed in a year, each having its own significance. The Shukla Ekadashi of the Bhadrapada month is known as Parivartini Ekadashi and is also called Padma Ekadashi, Parshva Ekadashi and Jaljhulani Ekadashi. According to tradition, Lord Vishnu, who enters Yogic sleep in the Ksheer Sagar during Chaturmas, is believed to change his reclining position on this day. This year, Parivartini Ekadashi falls on September 22, and Panchang scholars have advised devotees to observe the vrat on the day. Fasting, prayers and night vigil dedicated to Lord Vishnu are considered significant observances.

Puja Rituals, Charity and Vrat Benefits

Devotees are advised to take a holy bath, clean the puja area and install idols of Lakshmi Narayana on a decorated platform. The deities are worshipped with Panchamrit Abhishekam, Tulsi leaves and flowers, followed by Vishnu Sahasranama recitation and offerings such as Chakrapongali, Pulagam, coconut and bananas. Devotees may also visit a Vishnu temple and offer a Tulsi garland. Annadanam, clothing donations, cow donation and land donation are traditionally considered auspicious on this day. Devotees observe fasting and, according to tradition, spend the night in devotional activities. On Dwadashi, the following day, the fast is broken after completing the daily puja, offering Mahanaivedyam and feeding and honoring a Brahmin with Dakshina and Tambulam. Devotees believe that observing the Parivartini Ekadashi vrat with devotion brings health, prosperity, happiness and stronger resolve.