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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