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According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls approximately fifteen days after the Margashirsha Shukla Matsya Dwadashi is called Krishna Matsya Dwadashi. The name Matsya Dwadashi is derived from the Matsya Avatara of Lord Vishnu. As described in the sacred Hindu scriptures, the Matsya Avatara is considered the first among the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu, known as Dashavatara. Worshipping Lord Vishnu or His Matsya form on the day of Dwadashi grants the fruits equivalent to performing numerous Yajnas.
The Bhavishya Purana also mentions another fast known as Samprapti Dwadashi, which begins on this day. The observance of the Samprapti Dwadashi Vrat continues on every Krishna Dwadashi up to the Jyeshtha month. Thereafter, the fast is observed again from the Ashadha to Margashirsha month. This Vrat is believed to fulfill rare desires and bestow both material and spiritual prosperity upon the devotee.
For the detailed procedure of this Vrat, refer to the Matsya Dwadashi observed on Margashirsha Shukla Dwadashi.
The legend of the Matsya Dwadashi Vrat observed on the Shukla Dwadashi of the Margashirsha month is described here. In this narration, Sage Durvasa explains the procedure and significance of the Matsya Dwadashi Vrat to Satyatapa. To obtain the complete merit of this Vrat, one must read and listen to this sacred Mahatmya.
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.
