Pooja Services
Ekadashi, the eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, is deeply sacred to Lord Vishnu, and fasting on Ekadashi is regarded as one of the most purifying vows in Hindu practice. Many devotees observe the Ekadashi vrat over an extended period, and when they wish to bring that observance to a formal close, they perform the Ekadashi Udyapan. This ceremony completes the vow kept through the Ekadashi Puja observed over your chosen cycle.
The Udyapan is the proper conclusion of the vow. It honours Lord Vishnu, offers thanks for the discipline maintained across every Ekadashi, and secures the complete spiritual reward of the fasting. The ceremony brings together Vishnu worship, recitation of his names and mantra, a Havan, the feeding of Brahmins, and daan of items considered dear to the observance. Completing the vrat with a proper Udyapan is traditionally held to be as important as keeping the fasts themselves. As with every Udyapan, it opens with a Ganesh Puja.
This puja is chosen by devotees who have completed their intended cycle of Ekadashi vrats and wish to close it authentically, ensuring their devotion yields its full blessing. Many devotees add a Sundarkand Path to deepen the devotional mood.
Step 1: Muhurat and Sankalp. An auspicious Ekadashi or Dwadashi is chosen and the completion of the vow is declared.
Step 2: Ganesh Puja. Lord Ganesha is invoked to remove obstacles.
Step 3: Kalash Sthapana. A sacred Kalash is established for the worship.
Step 4: Vishnu Puja. Lord Vishnu is worshipped with tulsi, flowers and the sixteen traditional offerings.
Step 5: Vishnu Sahasranama and Mantra Japa. The names and mantra of Lord Vishnu are recited.
Step 6: Udyapan Havan. A sacred fire offering seals the merit of the Ekadashi observance.
Step 7: Brahman Bhojan and Daan. Brahmins are fed and prescribed items are donated as part of the Udyapan.
Step 8: Aarti and Blessings. The ceremony concludes with aarti and blessings for the devotee and family.
