Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat 2022

Parivartini Ekadashi is observed in the month of Bhadrapad during the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) as per Hindu calendar. This date mostly falls in the month of August or September according to the Gregorian calendar. Also referred to as Parsava, Vamana, Jaljhilini, Zilani and Jayanti Ekadashi, Parivartini Ekadashi occurs during the Dakshinayana Punyakalam (night time of Gods). The Hindu devotees also believe that Lord Vishnu had changed his position of sleep on this day – from left side to right side. Hence, this Ekadashi is also called Parsva Parivartini Ekadashi. The story of this Ekadashi revolves around the legendary King Bali.

Parivartini Ekadashi Katha

The fourth descendant of Hiranyakashyap, Bali, with devotion and penance was able to defeat Indra, the god of firmament. This humbled the other deities and extended his authority over the three worlds. The gods appealed to Vishnu for protection and he descended as the dwarf Vamana. During a yajna of the king, Vamana approached him and Bali promised him for whatever he asked. Vamana asked for three paces of land. Bali agreed, and the dwarf then changed his size to that of a giant. He stepped over heaven in his first stride, and the netherworld with the second. Bali realized that Vamana was Vishnu incarnate. In deference, the king offered his head as the third place for Vamana to place his foot. The avatar did so and thus granted Bali immortality. Then in appreciation to Bali and his grandfather Prahlada, Vamana made him ruler of Pathala, the netherworld. On viewing the king’s extreme devotion and loyalty, Lord Vishnu promised to live alongside Mahabali thereafter. The Hindu devotees still believe that Lord Vishnu resides in the home of King Bali disguised as Vamana. People observing a fast on Parsava Ekadashi should refrain from eating foods made from rice, grains and beans. Usually, people prefer to observe a partial fast while some opt fro a complete vrat as well.