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Spiritual Significance
Kamada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra and is named for its power to fulfill all material and spiritual desires (kama). According to the Varaha Purana, it can free a person from the curse of becoming a ghost (Pishacha Yoni) and even bestow the state of liberation. This Ekadashi, coming right after Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami, is especially charged with divine energy.
How to Celebrate in United Kingdom
Observing Kamada Ekadashi in United Kingdom is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:
- Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in London (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
- Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local GMT evening/night windows as shown above.
- Ekadashi fast with strong intention (sankalpa) of a desired boon
- Worshipping Lord Vishnu with 108 lotus flowers or Tulsi leaves
- Reciting the Kamada Ekadashi Katha from Varaha Purana
- Night vigil with bhajans and prayers for fulfillment of desires
- Donating food, new clothes, and sweets to Brahmins
Auspicious Items to Prepare
🌸 Lotus flowers (108)🌸 Tulsi🌸 Panchamrit🌸 Yellow sweets🌸 New clothes