Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date, Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Nirjala Ekadashi Date in 2025 - 6th/7th (Fri/Sat) June 2025

Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important and sacred Ekadashi among all the twenty four Ekadashis that comes in a year. Nirjala means without water and Nirjala Ekadashi fasting is observed without any food or water. As this fasting is Nirjala Ekadashi Vratam, it is the toughest among all Ekadashi's of the year due to a strict fasting rules. Nirjala Ekadashi and also all the Ekadashi's are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. While observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast, Vishnu devotees do not take food as well as water the whole day and the fast is only over the next day after ekadashi.

Nirjala Ekadashi Fast 2025

As this Nirjala Ekadashi fast is highly sacred, it is recommended to all the devotees that those who are not able to observe fast on all twenty four Ekadashi's of the year should definitely observe this single day of Nirjala Ekadashi fasting. It is a strong belief and is said that fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi gives all the benefits of twenty four Ekadashi fasting of the year.

Nirjala Ekadashi/Bhima/Pandava Ekadashi

Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as Pandava Ekadashi or Bhimseni or Bhima Ekadashi because of the legend associated with Pandavas and particularly Bhim. Bhimsen, the second brother among Pandava's could not control having food and thus was not able observe the strict Ekadashi fasting. All Pandava's Yudhishthir, Arjuna, Nakul and Shahdeva, along with their wife Draupadi and mother Kunti except Bhim observed all Ekadashi fasting of the year. Due to this, Bhima, got upset and thought that he was disrespecting Lord Vishnu. Bhima then went to met Sage Maharishi Vyasa for his advises and getting answers to his problem. Then Vyasa rishi suggested Bhima to observe the single Nirjala Ekadasi fasting and thus it acted as the compensation for not observing all Ekadashi's of the year. Thus, Nirjala Ekadashi also came to known as Bhimseni Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi.

Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha in Hindi

Nirjala Ekadashi Importance/Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi

It is a strong belief that those who fast on this day of Nirjala Ekadashi are received by messengers from Vaikuntha, the abode of Vishnu, after death, and not by Yama, the god of death. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu transformed himself into Ekadashi to make all the humanity get rid of their sins.Observing this fast is equal to going to pilgrimage. The sins of this life and the previous one are considered burned by observing this fast. Nirjala Ekadasi fast helps in getting longevity, happiness, salvation, wealth, and prosperity with the blessings of Lord Vishnu. It is recommended not to fast on this day of Nirjala Ekadashi for those who are undergoing treatments or medications, if one can observe they can have fruits and milk, tea but not any form of atta or wheat and salt. It is a known fact that one should not eat rice on any ekadashi day including Nirjala Ekadasi.

Nirjala Ekadashi fasting falls on Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month particularly in month of May or June. Nirjala Ekadashi falls just after the Ganga Dussehra (which is the appearance or coming up of Maa Ganga on earth on this day). It is also possible that Ganga Dussehra and Nirjala Ekadashi might occur on the same day.

Rules of Ekadashi/Nirjala Ekadashi Fasting

Ekadashi fasting is over on next day of Ekadashi fast after sunrise. It is necessary to observe breaking of Ekadashi fast often known as Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not observing Parana within Dwadashi is not seen good. Parana or breaking the ekadashi fast should not be done during Hari Vasara. If Hari Vasara period gets over, then only one should break the Nirjala Ekadashi fast. Hari Vasara is the period of first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. Pratahkal is regarded as the most preferred time to break the fast.One should also avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna and if it's not possible to break ekadashi fasting during Pratahkal then it should be done after Madhyahna.

Things you can Do on Nirjala Ekadasi

• Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu early in the morning and also the whole day.
• Listen to Bhagavad Purana or chanting bhajans dedicated to Lord Vishnu
• Light a diya in front of Lord Vishnu and offer Tulsi leaves and flowers.
• Observe a waterless fast for the whole day. If not able to fast the whole day without water, then one can take fruits and tea, milk, water but should not eat salt and "atta" or wheat.
• Prepare Panchamrita, a mixture of five foods: milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar and offer to Lord Vishnu.
• Donate food grains, clothes, fruits, milk, umbrellas, hand-fans, matakas filled with water, to Brahmins.
• Next morning, after bath, donate food, fruits, sherbet, water, milk, clothes etc. and then break fast by drinking water.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date and Parana

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date - Friday, June 6, 2025On 7th Jun, Parana Time - 01:43 PM to 04:28 PM
On Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - 11:25 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 02:15 AM on Jun 06, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 04:47 AM on Jun 07, 2025

Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi on Saturday, June 7, 2025
On 8th Jun, Parana Time for Vaishnava Ekadashi - 05:27 AM to 07:17 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - 07:17 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 02:15 AM on Jun 06, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 04:47 AM on Jun 07, 2025    

Dhumavati Jayanti 2025 Date

Who is Maa Dhumavati?

The word Dhumavati is made of two words, 'Dhuma' which means smoke and 'vati' which means 'being that', the smoky one.

Dhumavati Jayanti or ‘Dhumavati Mahavidya Jayanti’ as it is popularly known falls on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) in the ‘Jyestha’ month of the Hindu calendar is celebrated as the day when Goddess Dhumavati, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, incarnated on Earth. As per English calendar, it often comes in the months of May-June. Goddess Dhumavati, who is known to be the seventh of the 10 Mahavidyas is also known to be the most furious form of Goddess Durga. worshipping Maa Dhumavati on this auspicious day, devotees can be relieved from all their problems and sins. 

Dhumavati Iconography

Goddess Dhumavati is depicted as an old and ugly widow. She is thin, unhealthy with pale complexion. She is not adorned with jewelry unlike other Mahavidya(s). She wears old, dirty clothes and has disheveled hair.

She is portrayed with two hands. In one of her trembling hands, She holds a winnowing basket and makes either boon conferring gesture known as Varada Mudra or knowledge giving gesture known as Chin Mudra with the other hand.

Rituals during Dhumavati Jayanti

The day is dedicated to worshipping Mata Dhumavati. Dhumavati Mata is worshipped with dhoop, incense sticks and flowers. It is believed that by offering black sesame seeds tied in black cloth to Mata on this day, can grant fulfilment of one’s wishes.

Maa Dhumavati mantras are recited to please Goddess Dhumavati and seek Her blessing for ending all the sufferings in life. After mantra is read, ‘aarti’ is performed.

Tantriks worship Goddess Dhumavati with full devotion to get materialistic things of life.

As per traditions, married women are barred from worshipping Mata Dhumavati for the safety of their husband and sons. They are only allowed a glimpse from far. 

Significance of Dhumavati Jayanti

As per Hindu legends, Goddess Dhumavati is associated with all inauspicious things. It is believed that She appeared during the time of Cosmic dissolution. Some Hindu scholars strongly consider that Goddess Dhumavati is the void just prior to creation and post destruction. Goddess Dhumavati is depicted a widow in the form of an ugly old lady seated on a horseless chariot in a cremation ground. Sometimes, she is also portrayed riding a crow. Symbolically, Goddess Dhumavati urges the devotees to look beyond the superficial things and have faith in the Supreme God, from which both the beauty and ugliness arises.

Even though Mata Dhumavati’s appearance is dangerous and scary, She always blesses her children and she came to free Earth from all sinners and demons. It is believed that Saint Parshuram, Rishi Bhrigu and Rishi Durvasa worshipped Goddess Dhumavati for attainment of special powers.  Thus, the original power of angry rishi’s (sages) like Angira, Durvasa, Parashuram, Bhrigu etc. has been given by Dhumavati Mata. Widow, bhikshatan(alms), poverty, earthquake, drought, flood, thirst, crying, widowhood, putrasantap (son's anguish), discord are their real images. The ability to cause damage and destruction by the curse are due to the Dhumavati form of Mata Sati. She is worshipped as a protective deity in some regions of India. Tantrics worship Goddess Dhumavati to overcome all the obstacles in life and also for fulfilment of their desires. Not only on the Dhumavati Jayanti, Maa Dhumavati is worshipped during Gupt Navratri also. She is also referred as ‘Kalahpriya’ for offering the solutions for this world’s Kalah (problems). It is also believed that even a glimpse of Goddess Dhumavati on the day of Dhumavati Jayanti, showers divine blessings on the devotee.

Dhumavati is the elder sister of Alakshmi, the Goddess of misfortune and unluck as per Padma Purana. In characteristics and nature She is compared with Goddess Alakshmi, Goddess Jyeshta and Goddess Nirriti. All these three Goddesses are manifestation of negative qualities but worshipped at special timings of the year.

It is believed that she appeared during the Samudra Manthan or churning of ocean but her behavior is opposite of Lakshmi Maa who also appeared during the churning of ocean.

She resides on the Peepal tree. It is believed that Worshipping Maa Dhumavati helps to stay away from poverty and bad luck. She keeps away all kinds of bad luck and evil forces. It is considered good to worship Mata Dhumavati for those students who are lazy and are not interested in studies.

Dhumavati Origin

As per Pranatoshini Tantra, once Devi Sati due to satiate her extreme hunger swallowed Lord Shiva. Later on the request of Lord Shiva itself, She disgorged Him. After this incident, Lord Shiva rejected Her and cursed Her to assume the form of a widow.

Dhumavati Sadhana

Goddess Dhumavati Sadhana is done to get rid of extreme poverty. She is also worshipped to make body free from all sorts of diseases.

Dhumavati Mool Mantra

ॐ धूं धूं धूमावती देव्यै स्वाहा:॥

Om Dhum Dhum Dhumavati Devayai Swaha

Dhumavati Jayanti 2025 Date

Dhumavati Jayanti 2025 Date - Tuesday, June 03, 2025

जाने वार्षिक धूमावती जयंती कब है? धूमावती जयंती 2025 धूमावती जयंती 2026

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025 Date

Maharana Pratap (1568-1597 C.E.) was the 13th Hindu Rajput King of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Belonging to the Sisodiya clan of Rajputs, Maharana Pratap is revered and worshipped by many royal families in Rajasthan for his bravery and courage.

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9th, 1540 as per Julian calendar. As Julian calendar is obsolete and it has been replaced by Gregorian calendar and as per Gregorian calendar Maharana Pratap was born on May 19th 1540.

Maharana Pratap regarded as the bravest Indian ruler, fought several fights against the Mughals. But the most difficult of them was the Battle of Haldighati which took place on June 18, 1576 against Mughal emperor Akbar to defend his kingdom. Born to parents Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Jeevant Kanwa, Maharana Pratap followed the strict codes of Kshatriya to fight with Akbar, defeated the Mughal emperor, Akbar three times in 1577, 1578 and 1579 from invading his estate. 

Maharana Pratap is regarded as a synonym for bravery and Pratap’s jayanti (birthday) is marked as a day to celebrate his valour and courage that defied any odds coming his way. Maharana Pratap Jayanti stands as a symbol of heroism, the spirit of freedom, pride, and valour exhibited by the Mewar king in his life against all odds. Pratap fought for his people and their pride against the Mughal empire. 

The birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap is celebrated as per Hindu calendar. The Hindu date of birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap falls on the same day either one follows Julian calendar or Gregorian calendar. Maharana Pratap was born on Tritiya tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, 1597 Vikram Samvat as per Hindu calendar.

Interestingly, Maharana Pratap’s Jayanti is celebrated twice a year by his followers. While most people celebrate his Jayanti on May 9 of every year, some people celebrate it as per Hindu calendar.

As per English calendar, Maharana Pratap Jayanti falls on May 9 but many people, especially in Rajasthan, celebrate it on the third day of the Jyeshtha Shukla of the Vikram Samvat calendar. Thus, like any other Hindu festival such as Ramnavmi, Janmashtami or Diwali, this date of Pratap Jayanti changes every year. His birth anniversary is a public holiday in the state of Rajasthan. 

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025 Date & Time

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025 Date - Thursday, May 29, 2025

This is 485th Birth Anniversary of Maharana Pratap Jayanti in 2025

Tritiya Tithi Begins - 01:54 AM on May 29, 2025

Tritiya Tithi Ends - 11:18 PM on May 29, 2025

Maharana Pratap Jayanti Wishes 2025:

Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti. May the tales of Maharana Pratap Singh’s undefeated courage and spirit continue to inspire you.

Take inspiration from the heroic story of Maharana Pratap who never surrendered to the Mughals and fought for what belonged to him and his people. Warm wishes on Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

Heartiest greetings on the day Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025

Remembering the courageous son of Mewar who fought till his last breathe for the pride of her motherland. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

Take inspiration from the heroic story of Maharana Pratap who never surrendered to the Mughals and fought for what belonged to him and his people. Warm wishes on Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

If there is anything that you should learn from the legends of Maharana Pratap is self-respect and virtuous behaviour. Heartiest greetings on Maharana Pratap Jayanti

On the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, remembering the valiant king of Mewar who sacrificed his everything to bring glory to his motherland.

Today, let us take some time out and take inspiration from the tales of Maharana’s patriotism and dedication towards his motherland.

On the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, may his tales bravery and strength inspire you. 

The brave soul who fought the battle against Mughal will always be remembered. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025

Let us take inspiration from the strength and courage of Maharana Pratap Singh and fight for the honour of your country at all times. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

Remembering the great warrior who sacrificed his life for his Motherland, Maharana Pratap Singh. The legendary tales of Maharana’s sacrifice, valour and patriotism can never be forgotten.

On the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, may his tales of bravery and strength inspire you.

Maharana Pratap Jayanti ki aapke parviar ko hardik shubhkamnayein.

Maharana Pratap Jayanti is celebrated every year to recall the brave heart.

Sending you wishes on the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025.

Maharana Pratap is an immortal warrior who fought for the nation.

The legends and tales of Maharana Pratap define the richness and royalty of the Rajput tradition in India. Warm wishes on Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

Maharana Pratap will always be remembered for his courage, enthusiasm, and love for the nation. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Our motherland is blessed because warriors like Maharana Pratap have been born here. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Let us take inspiration from the strength and courage of Maharana Pratap Singh and fight for the honour of your country at all times. Happy Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

जाने वार्षिक महाराणा प्रताप जयंती कब है? महाराणा प्रताप जयंती 2025 महाराणा प्रताप जयंती 2026

Shani Jayanti 2025, Shani Amavasya 2025

Shani Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Shanidev. Shani Jayanti is also known by the name of Shani Amavasya. Shani Jayanti is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Jyeshtha month as per North Indian Purnimant calendar. Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya Tithi during Vaishakha month as per South Indian Amavasyant calendar. Actually Shani Jayanti falls on the same day in both type of calendars, only the month name is different. Shani Jayanti coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat observed during Jyeshtha Amavasya in North Indian states.

On Shani Jayanti day, one can perform Hawan, Homam and Yagya to get the blessings of Shanidev. Shani Tailabhishekam and Shani Shanti Puja are performed during Shani Jayanti. To remove the negative effects of Shani Dosha also known as Sade Sati in one's kundali, these Shani puja's are performed. Shani Jayanti is also known as Shanishchara Jayanti, Sani Jayanthi, Shani Amavasya, Shanishchari Amavasya .

About Shanidev

Lord Shani is known as "Suryaputra" or the son of Lord Sun and rules planet Saturn and weekday Saturday. Strong Shani bhakts observe fast to appease Lord Shani and a lot of people can be seen visiting  Shani temples to seek blessings of Shanidev bhagwan. Lord Shani believes in fair justice and if he is impressed by the devotee blesses him/her with good luck and fortune. People, who do not get blessings of Lord Shani, can be seen working hard for years without getting any reward for a long time.

Lord Shanidev carries a sword and sits on a crow is often regarded as the God of Justice. Shani or planet Saturn (a slow moving planet) is a part of "Navagrahas" or "9 planets"  which has a strong influence upon everbody's life, as it's one of the most influential planets and the planet which monitors karma, the giver of good and bad luck. Often people born on a Saturday can be seen getting things done slowly in their life. Shani represents spirituality, discipline, honesty, justice and hard work. If Shani makes a person struggle for something, the results are always positive and the person never is disappointed.

Is Shani a Negative Planet?

Shani is regarded as a negative planet – many people become scared of the planet and its effects. However, this is not an entirely correct as Shanidev is not a negative planet  but a slow one that gives success only through continuous effort, consistent discipline, regular hard work and after so many struggles. Shani blesses or curses a person depending upon that person's deeds in the present and even the past life. On the occasion of Shani Amavasya, people pray to Shani Dev for his mercy and protection and removal of bad omen.

Rags to Riches because of Shanidev

Shanidev delivers happiness and sorrows on the basis of one's Karma. Those who are evil and are involved in bad activities get misfortune and losses. Whereas people who are honest, disciplined and are involved in good activities get big fortunes and blessings of the deity. People who become rags to riches or riches to rags is because of god Shanidev maharaj.

Shani Jayanti is celebrated with much fanfare and devotion for Shani dev. Shani Shingnapur in Maharashtra is one of the main temples associated with Shani Dev and that is why one can see a lot of people visiting Shani Shingnapur in large numbers on this day.

Shani Amavasya 2025 Date

Shani Jayanti 2025 Date - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Begins - 12:11 PM on May 26, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 08:31 AM on May 27, 2025

Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 Date, Vat Purnima Vrat 2025 , वट सावित्री व्रत

Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 Date, Vat Purnima Vrat

Most of the festivals in Amanta and Purnimanta lunar calendar come on the same day. Purnimanta calendar is followed in North Indian states, mainly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana. Amanta lunar calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat and southern Indian states. But Vat Savitri Vrat usually is an exception. Vat Savitri Vrat is observed during Jyeshtha Amavasya in Purnimanta calendar which also celebrates Shani Jayanti. Vat Savitri Vrat, which is also called as Vat Purnima Vrat in Amanta calendar is observed during Jyeshtha Purnima. North Indian married women observe Vat Savitri Vrat 15 days earlier than women in Maharashtra, Gujarat and southern Indian states . However the legend behind observing the Vat savitri fast is same in both Purnimanta and Amanta calendars. As per the great legend, Savitri tricked Lord Yama, the lord of death, and forced him to return the life of her husband Satyawan. That is why married women observe Vat Savitri Vrat for well-being and long life of their husband.

Significance and Importance of Vat Savitri Puja

The significance of the Vat Savitri Vrat is mentioned in great scriptures and Puranas like Skanda Purana, Bhavishyottara Purana, Mahabharata, etc. Vat Savitri Puja is observed by married Hindu women for the well-being, prosperity and longevity of their husbands. Vat Savitri vrat reminds us of the deep devotion and fierce determination shown by Savitri to win back her husband Satyavan from God of Death - Yama. Banyan tree's root represents Lord Brahma, the trunk represents Lord Vishnu and branches and leaves are Lord Shiva. The Vat tree stands for Trimurtis and those who worship banyan tree are blessed with good fortune. Thus it is believed that the worshipper gets the blessings of all the three gods and grant the wishes for a happy and long life with their husbands. Vat Savitri Vrat fasting starts on the trayodashi day of Jyeshtha month and ends on the Purnima. The fast is then broken on the fourth day. However, many women now observe the vat savitri fasting only on the purnima day.

Vat Savitri Puja

Married women get up early in the morning of Trayodashi day, wears new clothes, new bangles and apply bindi and vermilion (sindoor) on forehead and offer prayers to Banyan Tree or Vat Vriksha. Women eat fruits on the day of the fast. Women offer water, Akshat, Abil, Dhoop, Deep, Kumkum, flowers, fruits, Ganga jal to the Banyan Tree, after that a red or yellow coloured cotton thread is tied around the tree. After that they perform 108 parikrama around the tree. They wish for a happy long life with their husbands and offer prayers to Savitri as well as Vat tree. The story of Savitri and Satyavan is read which is also called Vat Savitri Vrat Katha. Savitri is worshipped as the Goddess of the day and Vat vriksha puja is performed. The fast is completed after offering water to the moon as well as prayers to the great Savitri. The women toucn the feet of their husbands and elder people in the home. Food, clothes and money are distributed to the needy and the poor.

Vat Savitri Vrat Katha (Story)

Click here to read the Vat Savitri Vrat katha in Hindi. Below we have given Vat Savitri Vrat Katha in English:

Vat Savitri vrat is being observed by married Hindu women to honour Savitri, the great wife of Satyavan who rescued his soul from Yama, god of death. This is how it goes the story of Savitri and Satyavan. Follow below is the Vat Savitri Vrat Katha:King Ashvapati who was the ruler of Madra Kingdom, and his queen, were childless, once organised a puja in honour of Sun God Savitr on a sage’s advice. After the Sun god was pleased with their devotion, he blessed them with a girl child, who was named Savitri in respect of the Sun god. Savitri led an ascetic life inspite of tha fact that her father was a king. The king asked Savitri to search for a husband for herself as he was not able to find the perfect match for her daughter. Savitri met the son of the exiled blind King Dyumatsena, Satyavan and decided to marry him. As Sabitri informed of her decision to marry Satyawan to her father, Narad Muni came upon and said that Satyavan would die within a year and thus would not be granted with life on earth after that period.

Savitri was persuaded by her father but to no avail. King Asvapati finally agreed to his daughter’s wish. Satyavan and Savitri got married and moved to the forest with her husband where Satyawan lived with his parents. She gave up her richness and royalty to match with her husband’s life and chose to live like a ascetic.

Three days before the completion of an year, Savitri started fasting and then followed her husband to the forest. On the day when Satyawan was bout to die, Satyavan, fell off a banyan tree while he was chopping wood. Yama, the lord of death, came to take Satyavan’s soul. Sabitri kept following Lord Yama and refused to go. She followed Yama for three day and nights, after which Yama relented and asked Savitri for wishes except Satyavan’s life. Savitri asked to restore her father-in-laws’ kingdom and his eyesight as the two wishes and that was granted by Yama. Since Savitri kept following Yama, he asked for a boon again. The last wish Savitri asked for was children with Satyavan, he again granted it. But since Satyavan had died, how it could be possible which puzzled Yama. He saw Savitri's sincere devotion and utmost dedication for her husband. Thus, Yama god was impressed and bestowed her husband Satyavan’s life. Satyavan gave up his life under the Banyan tree and again was granted his life under the same banyan tree. Since that was the day, Vat Savitri Vrat is being celebrated and observed by thousands of married Hindu women for the long life of their husbands. Savitri came to be known as "Sati Savitri".

Vat Savitri Puja Amavasya/Purnima Muhurat

Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 Date Amavasya - Monday, May 26, 2025 (North Indian states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana)

Vat Purnima Vrat 2025 Date - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (Maharashtra, Gujarat and southern Indian states)

Amavasya Tithi Begins - 12:11 PM on May 26, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 08:31 AM on May 27, 2025

Ekadanta Sankashti Vrat Katha in Hindi

एकदंत संकष्टी व्रत कथा हिंदी में - दयादेव नामक ब्राह्मण की कथा

Ekadanta Sankashti Vrat Katha - विभिन्न संकष्टी व्रत कथाओं के वर्णन के दौरान माता पार्वती ने भगवान गणेश से पूछा - "हे पुत्र! ज्येष्ठ मास (अमंत वैशाख माह) की चतुर्थी के अवसर पर किस प्रकार पूजा करनी चाहिए? इस माह के लिए भगवान गणेश का क्या नाम है? इस व्रत के दौरान भोजन के रूप में क्या खाया जाना चाहिए? कृपया विधि का विस्तार से वर्णन करें।" भगवान गणेश बोले - "हे माता! ज्येष्ठ कृष्ण चतुर्थी सौभाग्य और वैवाहिक सुख प्रदान करने वाली है। इस चतुर्थी पर पूर्ण श्रद्धा के साथ एकदंत नामक गणेश की पूजा करनी चाहिए। इस व्रत में भगवान गणेश को शुद्ध घी से बने हलवे, लड्डू और पूड़ियों का भोग लगाना चाहिए। ब्राह्मणों को भोजन कराने के बाद स्वयं भी भोजन करना चाहिए। हे माता! मैं इस संकष्टी से संबंधित एक प्राचीन कथा और उसके अनुष्ठानों का वर्णन करूंगा, कृपया भक्तिपूर्वक सुनें -

सत्य युग में पृथु नामक एक धर्मात्मा राजा राज्य करता था। उसके राज्य में दयादेव नामक एक विद्वान ब्राह्मण रहता था, जो वेदों का अच्छा ज्ञाता था। दयादेव के चार पुत्र थे, जो अपने पिता के समान ही वैदिक ज्ञान में निपुण थे। कालांतर में दयादेव ने अपने सभी पुत्रों का विवाह पूर्ण वैदिक रीति से किया।

विवाह समारोह के पश्चात एक दिन ब्राह्मण की सबसे बड़ी पुत्रवधू ने अपनी सास से निवेदन किया - 'हे माता! मैं बचपन से ही इस व्रत को देखती आ रही हूँ। संकटनाशन गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत। अपने मायके में मैं इस शुभ व्रत को पूर्ण विधि-विधान से किया करती थी। अतः हे कृपालु! मुझे यहाँ भी इस परम कल्याणकारी व्रत को करने की अनुमति प्रदान कीजिए।'

अपनी पुत्रवधू के वचन सुनकर ससुर बोले - 'हे पुत्रवधू! तुम सब पुत्रवधुओं में सबसे बड़ी हो। तुम्हारे जीवन में कोई कष्ट नहीं है, न ही तुम कोई तपस्वी या भिक्षुक हो। फिर तुम इस व्रत को करने के लिए क्यों उत्सुक हो? हे पुत्री! तुम्हारी आयु तो जीवन का आनंद लेने के लिए है; यह तो तुम्हारे भोग-विलास का समय है। तुम इस व्रत को क्यों अनावश्यक रूप से करना चाहती हो? और ये गणेश जी कौन हैं?' यह सुनकर बहू चुप रही और शांतिपूर्वक तथा नियमित रूप से व्रत का पालन करती रही। समय बीतने के साथ बड़ी बहू गर्भवती हुई और अंततः उसने एक सुंदर बच्चे को जन्म दिया। बच्चे के जन्म के बाद, उसकी सास लगातार उसके व्रत का विरोध करती रही और उसे व्रत छोड़ने के लिए दबाव डालती रही। अंततः सास के विरोध के कारण बड़ी बहू ने संकष्टी व्रत का पालन करना छोड़ दिया, जिससे भगवान गणेश नाराज हो गए।

तत्पश्चात, बड़ी बहू का पुत्र किशोरावस्था में पहुंचा और उसका विवाह एक योग्य कन्या से तय हुआ। विवाह के दिन भगवान गणेश ने दूल्हे का अपहरण कर लिया। विवाह स्थल पर कोहराम मच गया, सभी - रिश्तेदार और मेहमान - हैरान थे कि दूल्हा कहां गया और किसने उसका अपहरण किया?

जैसे ही बड़ी बहू को अपने बेटे के लापता होने की खबर मिली, उसने अपने ससुर से विलाप करते हुए कहा - 'हे पिता! आपने और माता ने मुझे गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत छोड़ने के लिए मजबूर किया, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप मेरा बेटा गायब हो गया।' यह सुनकर दयादेव का हृदय अपार दुःख से भर गया। अपहृत पुत्र की होने वाली पत्नी भी यह सुनकर व्यथित हो गई और अपने नवविवाहित पति की भलाई के लिए भक्ति के साथ हर महीने संकटनाशक गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत का पालन करने लगी। तदनन्तर एक दुर्बल किन्तु विद्वान ब्राह्मण भिक्षा मांगता हुआ बड़ी पुत्रवधू की पुत्रवधू के द्वार पर पहुंचा। उसने कहा - 'हे पुत्री! मेरी भूख मिटाने के लिए मुझे भोजन प्रदान करो।' पुत्रवधू ने ब्राह्मण का पूजन किया, उसे आसन दिया, उत्तम भोजन कराया तथा वस्त्र एवं दान दिया। कन्या की सेवा और आतिथ्य से ब्राह्मण का हृदय प्रसन्न हो गया और उसने कहा - 'हे सौभाग्यवती! मैं तुम्हारी ब्राह्मण भक्ति और आतिथ्य से अत्यन्त प्रसन्न हूं। तुम जो चाहो वर मांगो; मैं भगवान गणेश हूं, जो तुम्हारी अटूट श्रद्धा और भक्ति के कारण ब्राह्मण के वेश में यहां आया हूं। तुमने निष्ठापूर्वक चतुर्थी का व्रत किया है, मैं अवश्य ही तुम्हारी सभी मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण करूंगा।' ब्राह्मण के वेश में भगवान गणेश को देखकर कन्या अत्यंत प्रसन्न हुई और हाथ जोड़कर प्रार्थना करने लगी - 'हे विघ्नहर्ता गणपति! यदि आप प्रसन्न हैं तो कृपया मुझे मेरे पति का सानिध्य प्रदान करें।' उसके वचन सुनकर भगवान गणेश ने कहा - 'हे बुद्धिमान्! जैसी तुम्हारी इच्छा है, वैसा ही होगा। तुम शीघ्र ही अपने पति से मिल जाओगी।' यह वरदान देकर भगवान गणेश वहाँ से अंतर्धान हो गए।

उसी समय सोमशर्मा नामक ब्राह्मण ने वन में उस लड़की के पति को ढूँढ़ निकाला और उसे नगर में वापस ले आया। सारा नगर हर्ष और उल्लास से भर गया। अपने पौत्र को सुरक्षित देखकर ब्राह्मण दयादेव प्रसन्नता से अभिभूत हो गए। बालक की माँ भी अपने पुत्र को देखकर प्रसन्न हुई और उसे गले लगाते हुए बोली - 'यह सब भगवान गणेश की कृपा से ही है कि मुझे मेरा खोया हुआ पुत्र मिल गया है।' तत्पश्चात माँ ने अपने पुत्र को नाना प्रकार के नए वस्त्र और आभूषण पहनाए।

दयादेव ने कृतज्ञता से भरकर सोमशर्मा को प्रणाम किया और कहा - 'हे पूज्य ब्राह्मण! आपकी कृपा से मुझे मेरा अपहृत पौत्र मिल गया है। आपने हमारे परिवार पर अपार दया की है।' तत्पश्चात उन्होंने सोमशर्मा को उत्तम भोजन कराया, वस्त्राभूषण अर्पित किए तथा गोदान के रूप में एक गाय भेंट की। तत्पश्चात विवाह मंडप का निर्माण कराया गया तथा पूर्ण रीति-रिवाज के साथ विवाह समारोह सम्पन्न हुआ। इस घटना से समस्त नगर वासियों में अपार हर्ष व्याप्त हो गया। सौभाग्यवती कन्या भी अपने पति से पुनः मिलन पाकर अत्यंत प्रसन्न हुई।

ज्येष्ठ कृष्ण पक्ष की चतुर्थी जीवों की सभी मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण करने वाली है। इस शुभ अवसर पर सभी नर-नारियों को गणेश जी की पूजा करनी चाहिए। हे माता! जो कोई भी इस व्रत को करेगा तथा पूर्व वर्णित विधि से भक्तिपूर्वक पूजा करेगा, उसकी सभी मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण होंगी।"

भगवान श्री कृष्ण कहते हैं - "हे धर्मराज युधिष्ठिर! यह भगवान गणेश के शुभ व्रत का माहात्म्य है। हे राजन! अपने शत्रुओं का नाश करने के लिए आपको भी इस व्रत को अवश्य करना चाहिए।"

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