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Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Garuda Dwadashi Vrat is primarily observed in Odisha and its neighboring regions. According to the Hindu Panchang, this fast is observed on the Dwadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartika month. Garuda Dwadashi is also known as Utthana Dwadashi. This auspicious Dwadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and His divine mount, Garuda Deva. Garuda Dwadashi is also celebrated as Yogeshwara Dwadashi, in which the Yogeshwara form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped.
On the day of Garuda Dwadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped with great devotion using Tulasi leaves. In Hindu scriptures, Garuda Dwadashi holds a highly revered position. It is described as a sacred occasion meant for the joint worship of Lord Vishnu with Garuda Deva and is considered a rare and spiritually auspicious Vrat that brings immense blessings.
It is believed that worshipping Garuda Deva in the presence of Lord Vishnu destroys all obstacles, diseases, fears and sins of the devotee. Garuda Purana states that Garuda is an inseparable part of Lord Vishnu Himself. He is the knower of the Vedas and a symbol of devotion and divine service. By devoutly worshipping Lord Vishnu along with Garuda Deva, the devotee attains devotion, strength and wisdom.
In Puri, Odisha, a grand festival is celebrated at the sacred Shri Jagannatha Temple on the occasion of Garuda Dwadashi. Both Lord Vishnu and Garuda Deva are worshipped with full ritualistic honors. On this holy day, a large number of devotees from different parts of the region visit the Shri Jagannatha Temple to have the divine darshan of their beloved deity.
As per the Hindu Panchang, the Shukla Dwadashi of Kartika month is known as Yogeshwara Dwadashi. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu. Fasting and worship on this sacred combination of Kartika month and Dwadashi fulfill both worldly and spiritual desires.
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.
