Apara Ekadashi fast, Apara Ekadasi Vrat, Apara Ekadashi Date, When is Apara Ekadashi in 2014?, Achala Ekadashi Date, Achala Ekadasi Fast, Achali Ekadashi Vrat, 24th May 2014
Apara Ekadashi is also known as Achala Ekadashi. Usually it falls in the month of May /June. According to hindu lunar calender, Apara Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of the waning moon period in the month of Jyesta (Purnimant) / Vaishakh (amavasyant). This year Apara Ekadashi is observed on Saturday, 24th May 2014.
Like all other ekadashi fasts Apara Ekadashi fast is also dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Significance and story of this Ekadashi was explained by God Krishna to Yudishitira. This vrat is also mentioned in Brahmanda Purana. Apara Ekadashi fast gives virtues to a person and removes his sins. Person observing this fast gets fame and become rich.
Also see How to Observe Ekadashi Vrat?