Ekadashi which falls in the Krishna Paksha after Kartik Purnima is known as Utpanna Ekadashi. Utpanna Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashis as it marks the origin of Ekadashi fasting. As per Hindu religion, Goddess Ekadashi was born out of Lord Vishnu on Utpanna Ekadashi day to annihilate Demon Mur who intended to kill the sleeping Lord Vishnu. Goddess Ekadashi is considered one of the Shaktis of Lord Vishnu and hence has the protective powers of Lord Vishnu. Those devotees who want to observe yearly fasting can begin Ekadashi fasting from Utpanna Ekadashi.
