Vijaya Ekadashi – 11 February 2018

11th of February, 2018, Sunday, ex-Delhi, marks the Hindu holy event-ritual of Vijaya Ekadashi. Vijaya (Sanskrit word) means victory. Ekadashi (meaning 11) is the day per Hindu calendar – the 11th lunar day (Tithi). Ekadashi (11th lunar day) can happen in Shukla Paksha (waxing – rising moon) or the Krishna Paksha (waning – decreasing moon). Vijaya Ekadashi falls during Krishna Paksha (waning-decreasing phase of the moon, in fortnight). Also, Vijaya Ekadashi falls in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun. The Phalgun month corresponds to Gregorian period February-March. However, the dates can vary per location, e.g., in north India and south India or State wise (e.g. Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh etc).

Many devotees, especially followers of Lord Shiva, across India observe Vrat (fast) in remembrance, tribute, soul cleansing, guilt removal, sins forgiving, planets (Greh) favorability, dedication to both or either of the Hindi deities Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, at this time. Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat (fast) date of observation is determined each year basis the Hindu lunar calendar.

Vijay is a common Hindu (boys) name. Girls are named-called Vijaya.

It is believed that Lord Ram observed the Vijaya Ekadashi and was successful in defeating Ravana (King of Lanka).

The Vijaya Ekadashi dates for the following years are—

2019 - 2 March 2019, Saturday

2020 - 19 February 2020, Wednesday

2021 - 9 March 2021, Tuesday

2022 - 26 February 2022, Saturday

2023 - 16 February 2023, Thursday

2024 - 6 March 2024, Wednesday

2025 - 23 February 2025, Sunday

2026 - 12 February 2026, Thursday

2027 - 3 March 2027, Wednesday

2028 - 20 February 2028, Sunday

2029 - 8 February 2029, Thursday

2030 - 28 February 2030, Thursday

Please cross-check the dates according to your location, especially for the Vrat observation.

The Mantra chanted for Lord Shiva on this day is—

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

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