Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Date, Importance Of Vijaya Ekadashi
Vijaya Ekadashi is one of the great Ekadashi that comes in the month of Phalgun that often comes in February/March. Vijaya Ekadashi date is Feburary 16th/17th, 2023. Vijaya Ekadasi importance can be found in the Skanda Purana. When one observe the Vijaya Ekadasi fast, it helps in removing all the guilt that has been associated with the sins committed in this and previous life. It is important to note here that Lord Sri Ram also observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast before crossing the ocean to reach Lanka and defeat the demon king Ravana. As the name says, this Vijaya Ekadashi fast helps a person attains victory over his/her enemies, whether internal or external and evil powers. Vijaya Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu/Sri Hari and is marked on the 11th day in Hindu Calendar. Vijaya Ekadashi is called by the name of Pankoddhar Ekadasi in Orissa. Vijaya Ekadasi significance was told by Lord Brahma to Narada.
When is Vijaya Ekadashi 2023?
Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Date & Time
Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Date - Thursday, 16th Feb 2023
Gauna Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Date - Friday, 17th Feb 2023
Ekadashi Tithi starts at 29:32+ on 15th Feburary 2023 and ends at 26:49+ on 16th Feburary 2023. On 17th Feburary, 2023, the Parana time (time of breaking ekadashi fast on dwadashi tithi) is from 08:01 AM to 09:13 AM. On 18th Feburary, 2023, the Parana time (time of breaking ekadashi fast on dwadashi tithi) for Vaishnava Ekadashi is from 06:57 AM to 09:12 AM.