Parsava
Parivartini Ekadasi is one among the numerous names of the Ekadashi fasting
observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in
Bhadrapad month (August – September). Parsava Parivartini Ekadasi 2011 date is
September 8. It is called Parsava Parivartini because Lord Vishnu who is
sleeping during the Dakshinayana period turns from left side to right side.
This Ekadasi is also known as Jayanti Ekadashi.
Bhadrapad
or Bhadra month falls during the Dakshinayana Punyakala and is also the second
month in during the Chatur Mas period. Popular belief is that the period of Dakshinayana
is the night time of Gods. Lord Vishnu is believed to be sleeping during the
period.
The Vamana
Avatar of Lord Vishnu is believed to have appeared on this day. This Ekadasi is
also therefore known as Vaman Ekadasi.
In Gujarat,
Parsava Parivartini Ekadasi is observed as Jal Zilani Ekadasi.
Those
observe partial Ekadasi fasting on the day as usual skip food items made of
grains and rice. Some people opt for complete fast.
