Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi every year. This ekadashi gives success and victory to the people. It is believed that Lord Ram observed this Ekadashi before beginning his war against Ravana to ensure the victory of truth over evil. In 2024, Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on 06th March, The person observing fast on the day gets desired results.

Historical Significance of Vijaya Ekadashi

As per the legends, Lord Ram reached the sea cost to invade in Lanka, on the day of Vijaya Ekadashi. Lord Ram saw the vast sea infront of him. His wife Sita was in Ravan’s prison. So, Lord Ram requested Sea God (Samundra Devta) to give him way. But, Samundra did not gave Lord the way of going to Lanka. Then, God Ram asked the saints for the solution. They explained Lord that before starting any auspicious work, fast and rituals are performed. This way the work started will get completed successfully. Rishis said “Dear Lord, you should systematically observe the Ekadasi fast of Krishna Paksha, Phalgun Masa. This fast will help you get the way to Lanka from sea and make you win over Ravana.” So, Lord Ram Observed the fast as explained by Rishis. This incident gave the Name Vijaya Ekadashi to this fast of Ekadashi.

Rituals to Perform Vijaya Ekadashi Puja

It is believed that the result of observing Ekadasi fast is even more than the fruits earned by donating gold, land, cereals and cow. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on the day of Ekadashi. Incense sticks, lamps, Navedy, and coconut is used for worshipping the lord. On the day of Vijaya Ekadashi, seven cereals are established. The seven cereals include wheat, Urad, Moong, gram, rice, barley, lentils. The idol of Lord Vishnu is then established on the pot of cereals. A person should observe this fast for the whole day and perform Jagran at night by reading Vishnu Path, Vishnu Sahasranama. A night before the fast day, Satvik Bhojan (simple food with no garlic and onions) should be eaten. After the night meal nothing else should be eaten. This fast is observed for 24 hours. Fast is concluded on Dwadashi (next day of Ekadasi) morning by gifting a pitcher full of cereal to Brahman. Observing this fast removes grief and problems. As per the name, Vijaya Ekadashi gives success to a person in difficult circumstances of life.