Kamada in a literal sense signifies‘fulfilment of the desires'.
His father's name is Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee,
who was an active activist in the Indian independence movement.
His father's name is Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee, who was an activist in the Indian independence movement.
On the eve of Kamada Ekadashi, devotees eat‘Saatvik' food,
meaning food that is simple and completely vegetarian.
The devotees are required to listen to the Kamada Ekadashi Vrat story to accomplish their fast.
In various Puranas, Vedas and Hindu scriptures, the importance and significance of Kamada Ekadashi has been described.
After the beginning of Hindu New Year,
the very first Ekadashi which takes place is called Kamada Ekadashi.
With the start of the Hindu New Year, Kamada Ekadashi is regarded as the very first Ekadashi of the year.
It is the first ekadashi after the Hindu New Year and
as its name Kamada suggests, is believed to grant all desires.
Thus, Kamada Ekadashi is regarded as the day when the devotees
get bestowed with the divine blessings and also have the fulfillment of their worldly desires.