🙏 Ekadashi Guide
Sacred Ekadashi Vrat for Vishnu Devotees - Rules & Benefits
📖 What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of each paksha (Shukla and Krishna) in the Hindu lunar calendar. "Ekadash" means eleven in Sanskrit. Two Ekadashis come every month - Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.
Ekadashi is the most sacred day for worshiping Lord Vishnu. Scriptures say that observing Ekadashi vrat destroys sins and leads to moksha.
📋 Ekadashi Vrat Rules
🍽️ Food Rules
- No rice, wheat
- Avoid pulses, grains
- Fruits, milk, water allowed
- Sama, Sabudana allowed
🕐 Timing Rules
- Start from Dashami evening
- Fast till Dwadashi morning
- Break fast during Dwadashi tithi
📅 24 Ekadashi Names
There are 24 Ekadashis in a year (26 in some years due to Adhika month).
| Month | Paksha | Ekadashi Name |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | Shukla | Kamada Ekadashi |
| Chaitra | Krishna | Papamochani Ekadashi |
| Vaishakha | Shukla | Mohini Ekadashi |
| Vaishakha | Krishna | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| Jyeshtha | Shukla | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| Jyeshtha | Krishna | Apara Ekadashi |
| Ashadha | Shukla | Devshayani Ekadashi |
| Ashadha | Krishna | Yogini Ekadashi |
| Shravana | Shukla | Putrada Ekadashi |
| Shravana | Krishna | Kamika Ekadashi |
| Bhadrapada | Shukla | Parivartini Ekadashi |
| Bhadrapada | Krishna | Indira Ekadashi |
* Remaining 12 Ekadashis from Ashwin to Phalguna. See 2026 dates for complete list.
✨ Vrat Benefits
- Lord Vishnu's grace
- Destruction of sins
- Attainment of moksha
- Health, mental peace
- Blessed with children
🕉️ Puja Procedure
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama
- Vishnu Puja, Tulsi worship
- Bhagavad Gita reading
- Temple visit
- Night vigil (optional)
⭐ Important Ekadashis
- Nirjala: Most sacred, no water
- Devshayani: Chaturmas begins
- Indira: Falls in Pitru Paksha
❓ FAQs
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of each paksha (Shukla and Krishna). It is the most sacred day for worshiping Lord Vishnu. Two Ekadashis come every month.
How to observe Ekadashi Vrat?
Fast from Dashami evening to Dwadashi morning. Avoid rice, wheat, and pulses. Fruits, milk, and water are allowed.
What are the benefits of Ekadashi Vrat?
Lord Vishnu's grace, destruction of sins, attainment of moksha. Health and mental peace are also obtained.