What is the story behind Guruvayoor Ekadasi?

What is the story behind Guruvayoor Ekadasi?

On Guruvayur Ekadasi memorial honour is done for Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan and the Chembai Sangeetholsavam. The Karanavar or head of the elephant family places a wreath at the statue of Kesavan in front of Sreevalsam guest house and all the other elephants stand around and pay obeisance.

Why Guruvayur Ekadasi is celebrated?

It is believed that the idol of Lord Krishna was placed at Guruvayur on Ekadasi in the month of Vrischikam as per the Malayalam calendar. The celebrations at Guruvayur temple started with the Guruvayur Kesavan commemoration on the eve of Ekadasi.

What is the story behind Guruvayoor temple?

The temple was completed around 14th century, The earliest temple records date back to the 17th century. Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Guruvayurappan (four-armed form of the Lord Vishnu),Under the Administration of Guruvayur Devaswom, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India.

Is Guruvayur Ekadasi and Vaikunta Ekadasi same?

As per Hindu belief, on this day, doors to Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu’s heavenly abode) remains open. In Guruvayur, Kerala, the day observed as Guruvayur Ekadasi or Vrishchika Ekadasi Sukla Paksha. The day falls in the Mandala season.

What is the story behind Ekadashi?

Vishnu, who was pleased, named the goddess ‘Ekadashi’ and asked her to claim a boon. Ekadashi, instead, beseeched Vishnu that people who observed a fast on that day should be redeemed of their sins. Vishnu thus declared that people who observed a fast on that day and worshipped Ekadashi, would attain Vaikuntha.

What is the significance of Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is favourite tithi of Lord Krishna and devotees observe “upvas” to be closer to Krishna. In Nepal and India, Ekādaśī is considered a day to cleanse the body, aid repair and rejuvenation and is usually observed by partial or complete fast.

What should we do on guruvayoor Ekadashi?

Fasting Rituals for Guruvayur Ekadasi 2021

• Fasting should be done once on the tenth day i.e. the day before.
• On Ekadashi day, one must wake up before sunrise and recite the names of Bhagwat.
• It is best to listen to Bhagavad Gita and pay obeisance at the Vishnu Temple.

What can we eat on Guruvayur Ekadashi?

Devotees must not eat pulses and rice, but eating on this day is not completely prohibited. They can eat fast recipes like aloo jeera, sabudana khichdi, sabudana kheer, kattu ki poori or paratha etc. Consumption of milk and fruits is also allowed.

What is the meaning of Guruvayur?

The word Guruvayurappan, meaning Lord of Guruvayur, comes from the words Guru (ഗുരു) referring to Brihaspati, the Guru of the Devas, Vayu (വായു), the God of Wind and Appan (അപ്പന്‍), meaning ‘father’ or ‘Lord’ in Malayalam. Since Guru and Vayu installed Krishna’s deity, the name Guruvayurappan was given to the deity.

Is Guruvayur a Divya Desam?

108 Divya Desam temple – Guruvayur Temple.

How take Guruvayur Ekadasi fast?

Fasting Rituals for Guruvayur Ekadasi 2021

1. Fasting should be done once on the tenth day i.e. the day before.
2. On Ekadashi day, one must wake up before sunrise and recite the names of Bhagwat.
3. It is best to listen to Bhagavad Gita and pay obeisance at the Vishnu Temple.

Which day is Vaikunta Ekadasi 2021?