Today is Amalaki Ekadashi, a day dedicated to the special worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that on this day, Khatu Shyam was first seen in Sikar, Rajasthan. Baba Shyam’s head is said to have appeared in Shyam Kund for the first time on Amalaki Ekadashi.
**Khatu Shyam Mandir Story:** Today is Amalaki Ekadashi, a day dedicated to the special worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that on this auspicious day, Khatu Shyam was first seen in Sikar, Rajasthan. Baba Shyam’s head is said to have appeared for the first time in Shyam Kund on Amalaki Ekadashi.
Since then, a fair has been organized in Shyam Baba’s court on Amalaki Ekadashi, just before Holi. People from far and wide come to seek the blessings of Baba Shyam and pray for happiness and prosperity for their families.
What is Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat Katha?
One day, Maharaj Yudhishthira asked Lord Shri Krishna about the significance of the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Falgun. Lord Shri Krishna explained that this Ekadashi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. It is said that when Lord Vishnu was disobeyed, a moon-like shining point appeared on the earth, from which the Amla plant grew.