How to Fast on the Different Days of Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the lunar cycle. There are 24 types of Ekadashi in a lunar year. All these are linked with various incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

Ekadashi meaning eleven denotes the eleventh day of the waxing (rising) and waning (falling) moon. In addition, these phases are named Shukla Paksha (rising) and Krishna Paksha (falling).

The Krishna Paksha of the month always come prior to the Shukla Paksha. Thus, Baisakh Krishna aka Varuthini Ekadashi is the first to celebrate in the Hindu Calender.

Ekadashi is the 11th Tithi of each of the two lunar phases – Shukla Paksa and Krishna Paksa. Fasting done on this day originated when Lord Vishnu killed the demon Mura who was continuously trying to disturb the sleeping of Lord Vishnu.

How do Hindu Women and Vishnu devotees Fast in Ekadashi?

Aaj Ekadadhi Fasting Hein, so what are the fasting rules you must keep in mind? What are the Ekadashi fasting Timings? Here are the procedures for Ekadashi Vrat you can note.

• The Ekadashi day of a lunar month offers a powerful prayer to Lord Vishnu.
• Hindu women tend to take fruits, milk, and a light satvic lunch after taking tulsi jal during this day.
• One can have Saabudana khichdi and plain chapati.
• Also, Dahi, veggies without onions, garlic, tomatoes, salads, and Prasada on Ekadashi.
• Devotees take a single meal in the afternoon a day before the fasting day. The reason behind the same is that the Vaktajans do not want to have residual food in the stomach on next day.
• Likewise, Devotees often tend to keep a strict fast on Ekadashi. On this day of Ekadashi fasting, Hindus and Vaishnavs avoid alL types of grains and cereals.
• The followers of the Vishnu observe full fasting on Ekadashi Fasting Timings as per the Panchang.
• Especially, people fast on the Padma or Hari Shayani Ekadashi, and Haribodhini or Devauthana Ekadashi.

According to BAPS, the Ekadashi Food list which can be consumed during fasting is farrari foods. It includes Potatoes, Sweet Potato, Cassava (Mogo), Turnips and Yams, Milk Yogurt, Fruits, Nuts, some vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower tomatoes), and special grains such as Samo and Rajagri. 

Significances of Fasting

• Fastings can help believers to get rid of malefic planetary influences.
• It also assists people to attain the right peace of mind.
• It helps showcase the true meaning of happiness.
• One can also attain moksha and enlightenment.
• One follows the Ekadashi Brata rules and Vidhi.
• On the day of Vishtikarana chanting, Vishnu mantras can heal you.

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While fasting in Ekadashi is considered as auspicious to remove the dark side of the lunar day. here are 24 types of Ekadashi for you.

Types of Ekadashi