Ekadashi fasting is observed on the eleventh day of a
fortnight in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi March 2013 dates are
March 8 and March 23, 2013. 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 8, 2013 Ekadasi is known as Vijaya Ekadasi.
March 8, 2013 – Thiruvilwamala Ekadasi in
March 8, 2013 – Pankoddhar Ekadashi in Orissa
March 23, 2013 Ekadashi 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.
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.
2 comments:
Is it possible to mention the start time of ekadashi or is it that the start time differs from place to place and that one has to check the local panchang ?
hi samara sai usually in many places the thithi avilaable at the time of suryaodayam is considerad
that means if ekadasi is available at the time of suryodayam on a particular day it is taken as eakadasi day that is what I observe this is as per panchangam
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