February 3, 2012 - Jaya Ekadasi - Bhoumi and Bheeshma Ekadasi
Bhoumi
Ekadashi is observed in the Shukla Paksha of Magha Month in Orissa during the
waxing phase of the moon. Bhoumi Ekadasi is of great significance at the Lord
Jagannath Temple in Puri. In 2012, the date of Bhoumi Ekadasi is February 3.
This Ekadasi is also observed as Jaya Ekadasi and Bhishma Ekadashi by other
Hindu communities.
Special
pujas and rituals dedicated to Lord Jaganntah are held on Bhoumi Ekadashi. It
is an auspicious day at all Jagannath temples around the world.
Ekadasi is
dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it falls on the on the eleventh day of every lunar
fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar. Vishnu devotees fast on the day and
some devotees keep vigil during night.