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Notes: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of Lancaster, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dwadashi Tithi that falls in the Shukla Paksha of the Adhik Maas is known as Adhik Shukla Dwadashi. The Adhik Maas, i.e., extra lunar month is an additional month inserted into the Hindu calendar to align the lunar year with the solar year. It is also known by other names such as Mal Maas, Purushottama Maas and Londa Maas. This sacred month appears approximately once every three years in the Hindu calendar and is considered especially dear to Lord Vishnu.
Among the many names of Lord Vishnu, one is Purushottama. Since this month is dedicated to Him, it is called Purushottama Maas. The Dwadashi Vrat observed during this month is considered exceptionally meritorious and bestows far greater rewards than other similar vows.
According to Hindu beliefs, auspicious activities such as marriage, housewarming ceremonies or the purchase of new possessions are generally avoided during Adhik Maas. However, this period is regarded as highly auspicious for performing spiritual and religious practices like chanting, austerities, charity and acts of devotion.
Since both Dwadashi Tithi and Purushottama Maas are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observing a fast on this day grants immense spiritual merit. Devotees who perform this Vrat with faith and sincerity receive the divine grace of Lord Vishnu, attaining happiness, prosperity and progress in life.
A complete list of Ekadashi dates is given here. Go through the Ekadashi fasting dates list here so that you never miss fasting on Ekadashi. Ekadashi fast is observed with great enthusiasm by the devotees of Lord Vishnu.
ISKCON devotees can get the complete list of ISKCON Ekadashi fasting dates here. This list will prove highly informative and useful to those who observe the fast of Ekadashi as per the ISKCON.
Shri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram containing 1000 names of Lord Vishnu is given with Sanskrit lyrics and recitation video. This Stotram is recited on various occasions of Vishnu Ji including Ekadashi.
Mantras and names of Lord Vishnu, known as Sahasranamavali is given with meaning and recitation video. These Mantras are chanted on various occasions including Ekadashi.
Shri Vishnu Ashtottarashatanama Stotram dedicated to Lord Vishnu is given with Sanskrit lyrics and recitation video. This Stotram is taken from Vishnu Manjari.
Mantras and Names of Lord Vishnu with meaning and recitation video are given. These Names are also known as Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Vishnu.
Shri Vishnu Chalisa is given with Hindi lyrics and recitation video. Vishnu devotees recite this Chalisa every day. It is called Chalisa because it consists of 40 Chaupayi(s).
Shri Vishnu Shodashanama Stotram containing 16 names of Lord Vishnu is given with Sanskrit lyrics and recitation video. This Stotram is recited on various occasions of Vishnu Ji including Ekadashi.
Shri Vishnu Namashtakam dedicated to Lord Vishnu is given with lyrics and recitation video. Reciting this Ashtakam containing the eight holy names of Lord Vishnu brings blessings from Him
The given Shri Vishnu Dashavatara Stotram is a very melodious and effective Stotram dedicated to the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
The most popular Jai Jagdish Aarti dedicated to Lord Vishnu is given with Hindi lyrics and recitation video. This Aarti is sung during the daily worship of Lord Vishnu.
The list of Mantras used in the worship and chanting of Lord Vishnu is available on this page. Some of these Mantras are legendary and some are Vedic. Along with this, the powerful Yantra of Lord Vishnu can also be seen from this page.
Shri Parameshwara Stuti Stotram is a very important Stotram dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees recite this Stuti to obtain the grace of Lord Vishnu.
