Ekadashi date of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha is called Utpanna Ekadashi. On the day of Utpanna Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu had killed the demon Mursura. Ekadashi Mata was born on this day. Because of which this Ekadashi is called Utpana Ekadashi. Devotees who want to start the Ekadashi fast should start it from Utpanna Ekadashi only. By observing this fast one gets the virtue of Ashwamedha Yagya. This year Utpanna Ekadashi is on 26th November. On this day, Lord Krishna is worshiped after taking bath early in the morning in Brahma Muhurta. After this, worship Lord Vishnu and Ekadashi Mata. Donation of lamps and donations of food is made. Many people observe Nirjala fast on this day. There is great importance in listening and reading the story. By reciting the Vrat Katha, it is believed that all the wishes are fulfilled. Read further Utpanna Ekadashi fast story-
Utpanna Ekadashi fast story-
A demon named Mur was born in Satyayuga. He was very strong and terrifying. That fierce demon defeated and drove away all the gods like Indra, Aditya, Vasu, Vayu, Agni etc. Then all the gods including Indra got scared and told the whole story to Lord Shiva and said, O Kailashpati! All the gods are wandering in the world of death, fearing the demon Mur. Then Lord Shiva said, O gods! Go to Lord Vishnu, the lord of the three worlds and the destroyer of the sorrows of the devotees.
Only they can remove your sorrows. Hearing such words of Lord Shiva, all the gods reached Kshirsagar and said, Hey! Madhusudan please protect us. Said, O Lord, the demons have defeated us and thrown us out of heaven, please protect us all from those demons. Hearing such words of Indra, Lord Vishnu started saying, O Indra, who is that elusive demon who has conquered all the gods, what is his name, how much power does he have and under whose protection is he and where is his place? Tell me all this. Hearing this, Indra said, Lord! In ancient times, there was a demon named Nadijangha. He had a very brave and famous son named Mur. He has a city named Chandravati. He has expelled all the gods from heaven and established his authority there. He has taken over the place of Indra, Agni, Varun, Yama, Vayu, Ish, Moon, Nairit etc. It itself becomes the sun and illuminates. He himself has become a cloud and is invincible. Oh demon Nikandan! Make the gods invincible by killing that evil person.
Hearing these words, God said – O gods, I will soon kill him. You go to Chandravati city. Saying this, all the gods including the Lord proceeded towards Chandravati city. At that time, the demon Mur was roaring in the battlefield along with his army. When the Lord himself came to the battlefield, the demons ran at him with weapons and armor, then Vishnu pierced them with his arrows like a snake. Many demons were killed. Only the statue remained. He continued fighting with God unwaveringly. Whatever sharp arrow God shot would prove to be a flower for him. His body was disintegrated but he continued fighting. There was also a wrestling match between the two. Their war continued for 10 thousand years but Mur was not defeated. Tired, Lord went to Badrikashram. There was a beautiful cave named Hemvati, the Lord entered inside it to rest. This cave was 12 yojanas long and had only one door. Lord Vishnu slept there in the lap of Yoganidra.
Mur also followed and after seeing the Lord sleeping, was ready to kill, then a goddess with bright, radiant form appeared from the Lord’s body. The Goddess challenged the demon Mur, fought him and killed him instantly. When Shri Hari woke up from the lap of Yoga Nidra, after knowing everything he told the goddess that you were born on the day of Ekadashi, hence you will be worshiped in the name of Utpanna Ekadashi. Your devotees will be those who are my devotees.
