A special celestial alignment on the first Ekadashi of Sawan: Learn about the significance of the fast, as well as the dos and don'ts..

In Hinduism, the Ekadashi tithi (lunar day) is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu; however, the significance of Kamika Ekadashi, which falls during the month of Sawan, is even greater. According to religious beliefs, observing a fast, performing rituals, chanting mantras, and engaging in acts of charity for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings happiness, prosperity, abundance, and good fortune into one's life. It is believed that by observing the Kamika Ekadashi fast, Lord Vishnu fulfills the wishes of devotees and grants them liberation from sins. Several auspicious alignments are coinciding on Kamika Ekadashi this year. Let us learn about the date, the significance of the fast, and the do's and don'ts from Ujjain-based astrologer Anand Bhardwaj.