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    Papakunsa Ekadashi Vrata/World Smile Day
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    Papakunsa Ekadashi Vrata

    Papakunsa Ekadashi Vrata

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    Considering this Dashain reviving with the post-covid world, Tika recipients have become very low and the distancing is maintained. The 11th day of the Hindu date is called Ekadashi, Ekadashi i.e. the eleventh day it is customary to fast on this date, eat only fruits and listen to the story of Ekadashi Mahatmaya.

    Papankunsh Ekadashi
    Welcome to this year's Papankush Ekadashi Mahatmeya. The Navaratri days are over however, in some parts of Nepal daughters and in-laws are expected to arrive and receive Tika till the Kojagrat Poornima.

    According to the Bhagavata Purana
    According to the Bhagavata Purana, such Ekadashi has special significance for the devotees of Lord Vishnu, i.e. Vaishnavas. This Ekadashi, which falls on the eve of Dashain Tika, also has its special significance. This Ekadashi, named after Durga Bhavani's Navratri, is famous as the Ekadashi that destroys sins.

    This Ekadashi is described in the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Yudhisthira.According to Krishna, fasting on this Ekadashi and worshiping the Lord will atone for all sins by the grace of Lord Padmanabha. It is said that it is very important to listen or study Vishnu Sahasranama and Ashtotara of Sri Rama and Sri Krishna and make the pilgrimage on this Ekadashi.


    Krishna has mentioned that if one performs devotional rituals by fasting on such days, one will get more results than Ganga, Gaya, Kashi, or Puskar River dives (Nadisnan). It is said that if one fast during the day and chants the Lord's hymns at night and does Hari Kirtan, one can attain many virtues and attain salvation in the footsteps of Lord Vishnu after death. This Ekadashi is equally important for both Vishnu devotees, Vaishnavas, and Shiva devotees.​

    It is customary to get up in the morning, take a bath, put on clean clothes, and start fasting. After worship and temple visits, it is customary to listen to the Ekadashi glory of this Ekadashi. In today's Ekadashi, it is believed that ten generations from the maternal side, ten generations from the patriarchal side and the ancestors from the devote's wife's or husband's clan will attain Vaikuntha.


    People are living and social beings, so the scriptures have inspired us to give alms to the poor and miserable, no matter how little we have. There is nothing greater in the world than serving the needed. Good luck to all of us, by being helpful today and doing things that can make others smile.​

    World Smile Day

    World Smile Day

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    Background:

    World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday in October each year. This day is dedicated to promoting acts of kindness and spreading smiles around the world. The idea behind World Smile Day is to encourage people to do something nice for someone else and make them smile, whether it's through a kind gesture, a compliment, or a small act of charity.


    Artistic representation of smiles:

    Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts, is credited with creating the iconic smiley face symbol in 1963. In 1999, he declared the first Friday in October as World Smile Day, and it has been celebrated annually ever since.

    On World Smile Day, people are encouraged to participate in activities that bring joy to others and foster goodwill. It's a day to remember the power of a simple smile and how it can brighten someone's day. Many individuals and organizations use this occasion to engage in philanthropic activities and spread positivity.


    Whether it's through random acts of kindness, volunteering, or simply sharing a smile with those around you, World Smile Day serves as a reminder of the importance of kindness and the positive impact it can have on the world.


    World Smile Day 2025 them "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile" The theme highlights that even a small act of help, support, or a simple smile can brighten someone’s day. By performing a kind gesture—whether it’s offering assistance, giving a compliment, or just spending time with someone—you can make a meaningful difference.

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