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    Vrat'S and Upvaas - Ekadashi Fasting: Shukla Paksh - 11 & Krishna Paksh - 11

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    The document discusses Ekadashi fasting in Hinduism. It notes that Ekadashi fasting is observed twice a month, once during the Shukla and Krishna phases of the lunar cycle. Fasting lasts three days and involves eating a single meal the day before and fasting from grains on the Ekadashi day itself. Devotees may choose to fast with or without water or fruits depending on their ability. The document also notes differences between Smarta and Vaishnava traditions in determining the exact Ekadashi date.

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    VRAT’S and UPVAAS -- EKADASHI FASTING

    SHUKLA PAKSH - 11 & KRISHNA PAKSH - 11

    Ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi . There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month, one during
    Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting to seek
    His blessings.

    Ekadashi fasting spans for three days. Devotees take single meal in the afternoon a day before fasting day to
    make sure there is no residual food in the stomach on next day. Devotees keep strict fast on Ekadashi day and
    break the fast on next day only after sunrise. Eating of all type of grains and cereals is prohibited during
    Ekadashi fasting.

    Devotees can choose to observe fasting without water, with only water, with only fruits, with one time latex
    food according to their will and body power.

    Shukla Paksha -11 Krishna Paksha -11 Worshipping Lord


    Vishnu Avtar
    Poush Pausha Putrada Saphala Narayana
    Magh Bhaimi Ekadashi Shat Tila Maadhava
    Phalgun Amalaki Utpanna Govinda
    Chaitra Kamada Papamochani Vishnu
    Vaishak Mohini Ekadashi Varuthini Ekadashi Madhusudan
    Jyesta Nirjala Apara Trivikram
    Aashad Shayani Yogini Vaaman
    Shrawan Shravana Putrada Kamika Sridhar
    Bhadra Parsva Ananda Hrisikesha
    Ashwin Paashunkushaa Indira Padmanabha
    Kartik Prabodhini Rama Damodara
    Margshish Mokshada Vaikunta Keshava

    If there is a Adhik (extra) Month than Lord Vishnu avtar Purushottam is worshipped . The shukla paksh
    Ekadashi is called Padmini Ekadashi, and the Krishna Paksh Ekadshi is called Parama Ekadashi.
    There are two sects in Hindus , the Smarths and Vaishnavas . And on some occasions the Ekadshi days
    Of the two will not match. Vaishnava fasting day might be one day after of Smartha fasting day.

    Smarta Ekadasi is based on the calculation that when the sunrises if it is the Ekadasi Tithi then
    Ekadshi fasting will be on that day.

    Vaishnava Ekadashi followers have a rule that Ekadasi should not be contaminated by Dashami thithi.
    In other words, to the Vaishnavaites, Ekadasi Tithi should be prevailing two hours before sunrise.
    If it is contaminated by Dashmi Tithi the next day is taken for Ekadashi fasting

    Note: If Ekadashi Tithi is is Khaya , fasting is undertaken on dwadashi, and parane is observed on trayodashi.

    Devotees can choose to observe fasting without water, with only water, with only fruits, with one time latex
    food according to their will and body power.

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