Vrat and Upvaas Ekadashi Vrat

Ekadashi Vrat

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Ekadashi Tithi

Ekadashi Vrat is considered highly significant according to Hindu Calendar. The name 'Ekadashi,' which means 'eleven,' comes from the Sanskrit language. As per the Hindu Lunar Calendar, it corresponds to the eleventh day of every fortnight. Two Ekadashi Tithis come in every month, one in Shukla Paksha and another in Krishna Paksha.

As per Hindu scriptures, the fast of Ekadashi begins on the eve of Ekadashi and lasts until the next day’s sunrise.

Ekadashi Vrat 2024 Dates

Month Date Day Vrat Name Tithi Time

January

07 January, 2024

Sunday

Saphala Ekadashi(K)

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January

21 January, 2024

Sunday

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi(S)

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February

06 February, 2024

Tuesday

Shattila Ekadashi(K)

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February

20 February, 2024

Tuesday

Jaya Ekadashi(S)

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March

06 March, 2024

Wednesday

Vijaya Ekadashi(K)

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March

20 March, 2024

Wednesday

Amalaki Ekadashi(S)

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April

05 April, 2024

Friday

Papmochani Ekadashi(K)

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April

19 April, 2024

Friday

Kamada Ekadashi(S)

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May

04 May, 2024

Saturday

Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi(K)

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May

19 May, 2024

Sunday

Mohini Ekadashi(S)

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June

02 June, 2024

Sunday

Apara Ekadashi(K)

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June

17 June, 2024

Monday

Nirjala Ekadashi(S)

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June

18 June, 2024

Tuesday

Nirjala Ekadashi(S)

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July

02 July, 2024

Tuesday

Yogini Ekadashi(K)

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July

17 July, 2024

Wednesday

Devshayani Ekadashi(S)

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July

31 July, 2024

Wednesday

Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi(K)

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August

16 August, 2024

Friday

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi(S)

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August

29 August, 2024

Thursday

Aja Ekadashi(K)

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September

14 September, 2024

Saturday

Parsva Ekadashi(S)

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September

28 September, 2024

Saturday

Indira Ekadashi(K)

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October

14 October, 2024

Monday

Papankusha Ekadashi(S)

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October

27 October, 2024

Sunday

Rama Ekadashi(K)

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October

28 October, 2024

Monday

Rama Ekadashi(K)

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November

12 November, 2024

Tuesday

Devutthana Ekadashi(S)

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November

26 November, 2024

Tuesday

Utpanna Ekadashi(K)

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December

11 December, 2024

Wednesday

Mokshada Ekadashi(S)

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December

26 December, 2024

Thursday

Saphala Ekadashi(K)

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Significance Of Ekadashi

Ekadashi ('Hari Vasara' or 'Hari din') is considered significant according to the Hindu culture. The significance of this auspicious period is mentioned in the pious texts of Padma Purana as well as Skanda Purana. This tithi is celebrated by both the Vaishnav and non-Vaishnav communities. On this day, the devotees avoid eating cereals, vegetables, etc.

The tithi of Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu by performing prayers as well as chanting mantras and ask for the blessings to get overall prosperity. It is a ritual to bathe and get ready early in the Dashami morning. After sunset on Ekadashi, devotees chant Aartis and read Ekadashi Vrat Katha.

Ekadashi Mantra

While performing Ekadashi Puja, one should recite 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya,'. It is the mantra of Lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, it is also recommended to chant the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra 108 times. While doing their morning and evening prayers, devotees should also recite Ekadashi Mata Aarti.

How is Ekadashi Puja done?

Ekadashi Puja starts with getting up early and doing the early morning prayer which includes taking a pledge to fast on this auspicious day. On this day, one should worship Lord Vishnu and include Gangajal and Panchamrit and other pious ingredients like Holy Basil in the ritual. This fast can be done in two different ways- Nirahar and Falahar. While the devotees do not eat anything for the entire day in Nirahar, the devotee can eat the food allowed in the fast in Falahar. The food should be consumed after worshiping Lord Vishnu. But, the vidhi or process of Ekadashi Parana is finished on the Dwadashi tithi, the next day of the fast.

Ekadashi Vrat Parana Vidhi

The whole process of opening the fast of Ekadashi once it is completed is known as Ekadashi Vrat Parana. Vrat Parana is done after the sunrise on the Dwadashi, the day after Ekadashi. The devotees should keep in mind that this ritual is performed exclusively on the tithi of Dwadashi and in the day’s first quarter which is referred to as Hari Vasar.

On the occasion of Dwadashi tithi, it is believed that devotees should give food to the Brahmin or help the needy to bring prosperity.

What Can You Eat During Ekadashi Fast?

Few things to take care of if you're fasting on the day of Ekadashi are mentioned below:

  • You are only allowed to consume a single meal in a day. Take care of not including salt in your meal.
  • You can consume products made from milk, fresh and dry fruits, or vegetables while observing this fast.
  • Because cereals are not permitted, Sabudana Khichdi with groundnuts or combined with potatoes can be consumed. On the day of Dashami, even dal and honey should also be avoided. Rice consumption is also strictly restricted.
  • One should not consume non-vegetarian food as well as alcohol.
  • On this day, some devotees observe complete fasting and do not even drink water. This type of fasting is called Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat.
  • On the day following Ekadashi, the ritual of Dashami Tithi is followed. It is recommended to bathe in the early morning and pray to Lord Vishnu by burning a Diya on this day. This fast should be opened by eating the food which was cooked on Dashami.