Ekadashi
Ekadashi is a revered occasion observed twice each month in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the eleventh day of both the bright half, known as Shukla Paksha, and the dark half, called Vad Paksha. The spiritual significance of observing Ekadashi far surpasses the merit earned from performing a hundred Rajsuya yagnas or a thousand Ashwamedh yagnas. In fact, not even a sixteenth of the spiritual merit achieved through the observance of Ekadashi vrat Katha can be equaled by these grand rituals.
In Hindu mythology, Ekadashi signifies the transformation of one’s actions, involving the ten senses and the mind, from worldly desires towards a connection with the Divine. During Ekadashi, individuals abstain from worldly distractions and consume only permitted foods as a means of enhancing their spiritual connection.
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Names & Importance of 24 Ekadashis: As it is expressed in the Upanishad, most of Hindus celebrates 24 types of Ekadashi in a year, all associated with various incarnations of Supreme Brahman (Lord Vishnu). Each of them accompanies certain food rules during fast, which must be followed to develop a sattvic mind and to get closer to the Lord. Here’s a list of different Ekadashis, the month in which they fall, deity they are dedicated to, and permitted food to observe a complete fast.
- Chaitra (March-April) – Rama – Papavimchini Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Kamada Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can have milk, fruits, and juice on this day, but any form of vegetables raw or cooked is not allowed.
- Vaisakha (April-May) – Madhusudana – Varuthini Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Mohini Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can eat one meal in the afternoon without any tamasic ingredients like onion or garlic. The fast must only be broken the next morning by having fruits or milk.
- Jyeshta (May-June) – Trivikrama – Apara Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Nirjala Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Waterless fasting is the best for this auspicious day. The devotees are allowed to drink a few drops of water before sunset.
- Ashaad (June-July) – Vaamana – Yogini Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Shayani Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can eat saltless sattvic foods on this day.
- Shraavana (July-August) – Sridhar – Kamika Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Devotees can eat one meal in the afternoon without rice, grains and beans.
- Bhadrapada (August-September) – Hrisikesha – Annada Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Parsva Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can have fruits, dairy products and dry fruits after the evening prayer.
- Ashvin (September-October) – Padmanabha – Indira Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Paashunkushaa Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can drink water on this auspicious day.
- Kartik (October-November) – Damodara – Rama Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Prabodhini Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can have fruits and dairy products on this day.
- Margashirsha (November – December) – Keshava – Utpanna Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Mokshada Ekadashi / Vaikunta Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) One can have sabudana, milk, water, fruits and sweets.
- Pausha (December- January) – Vishnu – Saphala Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Vaikunta Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Milk and fruits are permitted on this day.
- Maagha (January-February) – Madhava – Shat Tila Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Jaya Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Different types of fruits are permitted on this day.
- Phalguna (February-March) – Govinda – Vijaya Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Amalaki Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Potatoes, nuts, milk, fruits, black pepper and rock salt are allowed on this day.
- Adhika month (once in 3 years) – Purushottama – Padmini Visuddha Ekadashi (Kishna Paksha) – Paramaa Shuddha Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) Fruits and dairy products are allowed on this day.
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