What is the mistake due to which a human becomes a vampire? Lord Vishnu will grant salvation on this Ekadashi:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, all the 24 Ekadashis of the year are special, but ‘Jaya Ekadashi’ of Shukla Paksha of Magh month is something different. As its name suggests, ‘Jaya’ means victory. It is believed that whoever observes a fast on this day with devotion not only gets victory over his troubles but also does not have to wander in any lower world (like a ghost or a vampire) after death.

There may be confusion in people’s mind regarding the dates of this fast in the year 2026, so let us understand it in simple words.

When is Jaya Ekadashi in 2026? (auspicious time)
According to calendar and almanac, Jaya Ekadashi in the year 2026 29 January (Thursday) Is falling to. The special thing is that Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu himself, hence due to Ekadashi being celebrated on this day, its importance and results have increased manifold.

• Ekadashi date starts: From the evening of 28 January 2026.
• Ekadashi date ends: On the evening of 29 January 2026.
• Time of Parana (breaking of fast): Morning of 30th January.

Why is this Ekadashi celebrated?
There is a very old and interesting story behind this. It is said that a Gandharva (Malyavan) and an Apsara (Pushpavati) living in heaven were very proud of their appearance, due to which Lord Indra got angry and cursed them to become vampires. He suffered a lot in his vampire life. Coincidentally, he unknowingly kept a fast on this Ekadashi of Magh, due to which Lord Vishnu was pleased and he got his beautiful form back. Since then it started being called ‘Jaya Ekadashi’.

How to do simple worship of Lord Vishnu? (worship method)
In today’s busy life, we are not able to do much fuss, so here is a very simple method:

1. Cleaning Attention: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean yellow clothes. Yellow color is very dear to Lord Vishnu.
2. Resolution: With folded hands in front of God, take a vow to fast or remain virtuous.
3. What to offer? Lord Vishnu is blessed with yellow flowers, yellow sandalwood, and most importantly-basil leaf Offer. Remember, Lord Vishnu does not accept offerings without Tulsi.
4. Lamp: Light a lamp of cow ghee and keep chanting ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’ in your mind.
5. Food and drink: If you cannot keep the entire fast, then you can also observe this fast by eating fruits (fruit food) once. One should absolutely avoid eating rice on this day.

What is the special yoga this time?
The coincidence of ‘Thursday’ on Jaya Ekadashi of 2026 is making it extremely beneficial. According to astrology, worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day not only gives mental peace but can also provide relief from financial difficulties.

Whether you are fasting for the first time or have been fasting for a long time, this time just have true faith in your mind. Narayan himself will handle the rest of the work!