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Utpana Ekadasi

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The merits of Fasting on an Ekadasi has well been listed. Since times long, the praying and fasting on the day of Ekadasi has been held dear. To abstain from grains and devote one self in the name of the Lord is much desirous on this day. Yes, we do not need specific days to remember the God Supreme, but amidst our busy schedules these days remind us that there is one above towards whom we need to be grateful. Utpanna Ekadashi is another holy day that is observed on Ekadashi Tithi (the eleventh day). The day of Utpanna Ekadashi takes place during the months of November-December. This Ekadasi is considered as the origin of Ekadasi . Mythological Significance In Satya Yuga, there was an awful Demon named Mura. Mura was extremely powerful and awful. With his extraordinary powers Mura defeated not only God Indra but also many other Gods and stared ruling Indra Loka. To end the tyranny of Mura all Gods went to Lord Shiva to seek some help. Lord Shiva suggested them to approach Lo

Mahalaya Amavas

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Mahalaya Amavas Every moment, everything around us is a gift. The intelligence with which we live our lives, the knowledge to  read, the knowhow of everything possible is but a gift. This very life that  we live, is a gift. A gift from the  ones who were before us. All those great men and women,  who contributed for us being here. Be it science or the mystery of creation, human life changed the day man decided to live together. To give  up his wanderings and to settle in a place called home. When emotions  like love, harmony, trust and respect  found their place and a family was made. The family , that we are proud of. The heritage that we take pride  in - each of it is a gift. One we have to be eternally grateful for. The ancestors are the foundation of who we  are, they are of us, and they  once were where we are now Mahalaya Amavasya, the new moon falling in the Hindu Month of Bhadraprada is one such occasion where  homage is paid to our ancestors. Thos