Kaamika Ekadasi occurs on the bright fortnight of the tamil month Aavani (Aug-Sep).
Lord Brahma explains to sage Narada that observing Kaamika Ekadasi is equivalent to donating a cow and her calf along with their feed. One who worships Lord Vishnu on this day will be blessed by all Devas.
Those who are afraid of their past sins should observe this Ekadasi to attain Liberation. This Ekadasi is purest of all and most powerful for removing of sins. One who observes this Ekadasi attains more blessings than one who studies all spiritual works. It is also said that one who observes this Ekadasi will not suffer future births.
One who worships Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves on this Ekadasi is said to directly reach Vaikundam, the adobe of the Lord. The Lord will be more delighted by the one who worships him with Tulsi leaves than by one who worships him with all the precious stones. Worshipping the lord by lighting a ghee lamp is also considered equally auspicious on this day
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