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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 Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that comes around fifteen days after the Ashadha Shukla Vasudeva Dwadashi is known as Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi. According to the Purnimanta Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi Tithi of the Shravana month is known as Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi. In the Amanta Hindu Panchang, this Tithi falls in the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadha month. On the day of Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi, devotees observe fasting and perform worship to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. The Dwadashi Vrat is highly popular among the followers of the Vaishnava Sampradaya, as the Dwadashi Tithi is considered sacred and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The Dwadashi Vrat is not merely a day of worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu, but also a rare opportunity for the attainment of devotion, liberation and divine knowledge. Observing this fast with devotion and offering charity on this day frees the devotee from all fears, diseases and sins and grants the blessings of Vishnupada, i.e., the abode of Lord Vishnu. According to the scriptures, the Dwadashi Vrat is regarded as the most supreme of all fasts, capable of bestowing liberation.
The Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Bhavishya Purana describe this Tithi in great detail. It is said that one who regularly observes the Dwadashi Vrat with discipline and devotion crosses the ocean of worldly existence and attains Sarupya Moksha, the state of divine resemblance with Lord Vishnu.
For the detailed procedure of this Vrat, refer to the Vasudeva Dwadashi observed on Ashadha Shukla Dwadashi.
The legend associated with Vasudeva Dwadashi Vrat observed on the Shukla Dwadashi of the Ashadha month is described here. By observing the Dwadashi Vrat, Vasudeva Ji and Mata Devaki were blessed with Lord Shri Krishna as their son. To receive the complete merit of the Vrat, one must recite and listen to this Vrat Katha.
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.
