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Kubja of Mathura: Krishna’s Powerful Lesson on Grace, Dignity, and Inner Beauty
Kubja of Mathura is a deeply moving figure in Krishna bhakti literature, remembered for her encounter with Sri Krishna in the streets of Mathura. Though often associated in popular titles with the Mahabharata tradition, her story is primarily narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, and devotional retellings such as the Sur Sagar. As…
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Ultimate Waterless Vrat GuideDate, Vidhi, Parana, and Profound Blessings
Nirjala Ekadashialso called Pandava Ekadasi and Bhimsen Ekadashifalls on 25 June 2026 (Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi) and is observed as a traditional waterless fast dedicated to Sri Vishnu. Rooted in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, the vrat katha links this austere observance to Bhima and extols its transformative merit when performed with devotion and correct Parana. The…
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Ultimate Waterless FastDate, Vrat Vidhi, Katha, Parana Rules
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 falls on Thursday, 25 June (India) and is known as the most austere Ekadashia complete fast without water dedicated to Vishnu. Rooted in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana and celebrated as Pandava or Bhimsen Ekadashi, it is said to grant the merit of observing all Ekadashis in a year when undertaken correctly. The…