Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva

Spiritual Significance

The two Ekadashis observed every month provide devotees with recurring opportunities to cultivate discipline, devotion, Nama Smarana and spiritual practice.

Devotees may use Ekadashi as a dedicated occasion to turn their attention towards the Divine through Vishnu Nama Japa, Stotra Parayanam and other devotional practices.

Those observing fasting or other disciplines may follow them according to their health, family traditions and customary practices.

Worship and Observances

Depending on the temple's traditions and programme, the Seva may include:

• Special  worship of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu

• Vishnu Nama Smarana and Nama Japa

• Vishnu Stotras and Mantra Parayanam

• Bhagavad Gita or related sacred Parayanam

• Ekadashi Special Sankalpa Puja

• Special Naivedyam

• Mangala Harati

• Devotee Sankalpa prayers

Who Can Participate?

Individuals, couples, families and groups of devotees may participate in the Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva.

The Seva is particularly meaningful for devotees who wish to maintain a regular spiritual practice, seek the blessings of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu and observe Ekadashi with devotion.

Ekadashi Special Sankalpa

Devotees may associate their personal or family Sankalpa with the Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva.

According to their faith and family traditions, devotees may offer prayers for family peace, well-being, happiness, spiritual growth and divine blessings.

Nama Japa and Parayanam

Divine Nama Smarana, Japa and Parayanam hold an important place in Ekadashi observance.

Devotees may participate in Vishnu Nama Japa, Stotra recitation or sacred Parayanam according to the available temple programme and spend time in remembrance of the Divine.

Participate in the Seva

The two Ekadashi Tithis observed each month provide devotees with regular opportunities to strengthen devotion, spiritual discipline and remembrance of the Divine.

Observe Ekadashi with devotion.
Remember the divine name of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu.
Continue your spiritual practice through Nama Japa and Parayanam.
Participate in Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva.

Explore the available Seva options and service details for Sankalpa registration and participation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva?

Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva is a special devotional worship conducted on the two Ekadashi Tithis observed each lunar month, with worship of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, Nama Japa, Parayanam and Sankalpa prayers.

2. Why is Ekadashi considered significant?

Ekadashi is traditionally regarded as an auspicious occasion for 

devotion, discipline, fasting, Nama Smarana and spiritual practice. It has a particularly strong association with the worship of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu.

3. How many Ekadashis occur each month?

Generally, two Ekadashi Tithis occur in each lunar month—one during the Shukla Paksha and one during the Krishna Paksha.

4. What does the Seva include?

Depending on the temple's traditions and programme, it may include Sri Maha Vishnu Puja, Vishnu Nama Japa, Stotras, Mantra Parayanam, sacred-text Parayanam, Sankalpa Puja, Naivedyam and Mangala Harati.

5. Is fasting compulsory on Ekadashi?

Fasting is traditionally an important aspect of Ekadashi observance. However, devotees should follow an appropriate form of fasting based on their health, age, physical capacity and family traditions.

6. Can I make a personal Sankalpa through this Seva?

Yes. Devotees may associate their personal or family Sankalpa with the Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva and offer their prayers.

7. Can this Seva be performed for family welfare?

Yes. Devotees may make a Sankalpa on behalf of family members and pray for peace, happiness, well-being and spiritual progress.

8. What Parayanam can be performed on Ekadashi?

Depending on the temple programme, Vishnu Stotras, Vishnu Sahasranama, Bhagavad Gita or other related sacred texts may be recited.

9. Can Ekadashi Special Aradhana Seva be booked in advance?

Advance registration depends on the Seva options offered by the temple. Devotees can check the available service details and register according to the prescribed procedure.

10. How can I know the Ekadashi date, timings and Seva details?

The Ekadashi date, timings, worship procedure and registration details will be made available through the temple's official website.