Parshva Ekadasi

The glories of Parsva Ekadashi which is also known as Parivartini Ekadashi or Vamana Ekadashi is described in Brahmavaivartha Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira.

Maharaj Yudhisthira asked Lord Krishna what is the name of the Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of August/September. How one should observe this Ekadashi and what is the merit one obtain by observing it? Please explain to me all these in details.

Lord Krishna replied O King!the Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of August/September is called Parsva Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is very auspicious, it awards one liberation and takes away all ones sins. Just by hearing the glories of this Ekadashi all the sinful reactions of a person is vanquished. The peity one obtains by observing this Ekadashi can not be obtained even by performing Vajapeya sacrifice. This Ekadashi is also…