Ekadashi fasting
Ekadashi fasting is observed on the eleventh day of a fortnight in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi March 2014 dates are March 12 and March 27, 2014. The fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Ekadasi is considered highly meritorious, especially for redemption of sin, and is observed by millions of Hindus.
March 12, 2014 Ekadasi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. It is also known as Rang Bari Ekadasi as it is associated with Holi festival. Numerous rituals associated with Holi Festival begin on the day in North India.
March 12, 2014 – Thirunavaya Ekadasi in Kerala
March 12, 2014 – Pankoddhar Ekadashi in Orissa
March 27, 2014 Ekadashi is known as Papamochini Ekadasi.
The preparation for Ekadashi Vrat begins on the Dasami day (10th day in a lunar calendar) – the day before Ekadasi.
On the Ekadashi day (11th day), devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses, performing pujas and spending time in temples.
There are also several Vishnu devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk. Some people stay awake during night.
The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day, the 12th day in a lunar calendar, with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.
March 12, 2014 Ekadasi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. It is also known as Rang Bari Ekadasi as it is associated with Holi festival. Numerous rituals associated with Holi Festival begin on the day in North India.
March 12, 2014 – Thirunavaya Ekadasi in Kerala
March 12, 2014 – Pankoddhar Ekadashi in Orissa
March 27, 2014 Ekadashi is known as Papamochini Ekadasi.
The preparation for Ekadashi Vrat begins on the Dasami day (10th day in a lunar calendar) – the day before Ekadasi.
On the Ekadashi day (11th day), devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses, performing pujas and spending time in temples.
There are also several Vishnu devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk. Some people stay awake during night.
The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day, the 12th day in a lunar calendar, with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.
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