Amalaki means gooseberry. According to Padma Purana, Amla tree is considered to be the favorite of Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that Shri Hari and Mata Lakshmi reside in this tree. Because of which Lord Vishnu is worshiped sitting under the gooseberry tree on the day of Amalaki Ekadashi. On this day, it is advised to rub gooseberry, bathe with gooseberry water, worship amla, eat gooseberry food and donate gooseberry. It is said that by observing the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi, which gives equal fruit to all the sacrifices, a person also attains salvation.
The fasting of Hindu religion Ekadashi has special significance. Amalaki Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Falgun month. It is also known as Amla and Rangbharni Ekadashi. In this fast, the gooseberry tree is worshiped along with Lord Vishnu.
Special worship of Ganeshji should also be done on this day. This fast becomes successful. For this, Lord Ganesha should first be bathed. Then by offering necklace-flowers, janeu, new clothes, offer Durva and chant the mantra Shri Ganeshaya Namah. Lord Ganesha is pleased and fulfills his wishes.
Once upon a time a king named Chitrasen ruled. All the people in his kingdom used to fast on Ekadashi. The king had deep reverence on Amalaki Ekadashi. One day the king went far in the forest while hunting. They were surrounded by demons. The king fainted in panic. The demons attacked them, but with whatever weapon they wanted to kill the king, it would turn into a flower. Then suddenly a divine power appeared from the body of the king and became invisible after killing all the demons.
When the king regained consciousness, he saw that all the demons were dead. The king wondered who killed them? Then there was Akashvani - O Rajan! All these demons have been killed because of your fasting on Amalaki Ekadashi. The Vaishnavi power of Amalaki Ekadashi emanating from your body has destroyed them. After killing them, she again entered your body there. Hearing this, the king's happiness knew no bounds. He returned and told everyone in the state the glory of Ekadashi fasting.
