What is Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha and how Lord Rama's sacred fast guided him and helped defeat Ravana to reclaim Sita?

Vijaya Ekadashi vrat katha must be chanted on the occasion of an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma narrated to Narada Muni how Lord Rama, grieving after Maa Sita’s abduction by Ravana, searched the forests, met Jatayu, befriended Sugreeva, and formed an army. Lord Rama kept the fast of Vijaya Ekdashi with full dedication and attained victory over Ravana