Dev Utthana Ekadashi, 23 November 2023 | Prabhodini, Kartik Ekadashi

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23 November 2023 is Dev Utthana Ekadashi, Prabhodini Ekadashi, Kartik Ekadashi, Haribhodini Ekadashi, Bada Ekadashi, Garuda Ekadashi, Kaisika Ekadashi, Tulasi Ekadashi, etc.. Smarta Ekadashi is observed on 23 November and Madhwa (Vaishnava, Bhagavat) Ekadashi is also observed on 23 November 2023. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this […]

Prabodhini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story

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Prabodhini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story of Prabhodhini Ekadashi is associated with the legend of demon Murasura. And the story goes like this… A demon named Mura had annihilated the entire Devas including the powerful Lord Indra. Vanquished, Lord Indra approached Lord Shiva. He was advised to approach Lord Vishnu for eliminating Mura. Lord Vishnu hearing […]

Utpanna Ekadashi 2023 | Uthpanna Ekadasi Vrata

Utpanna Ekdashi, Utpatti Ekadasi, is observed in Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Margashira masam or Margasirsha month. In 2023, Utapanna Ekadasi date is December 8|9. Smarta Ekadashi – 8 December 2023 Bhagvat, Vaishnava Ekadashi – 9 December 2023, Vaishnav Ekadashi. This Ekadashi commemorates the demolition of demon Murasura by Lord Vishnu and it is associated with […]

Triprayar Ekadashi 2023 | Thriprayar Ekadashi Vrata

Triprayar Ekadasi or Thriprayar Ekadashi is observed on Ekadashi day in the Vrischikam month of Malayalam calendar. In 2023, Triprayar Ekadashi date is December 9. The festival is celebrated for 14 days in Triprayar Sri Rama Temple near Thrissur town of Kerala. During the Ekadashi, a procession of Saasta takes place. Thriprayar Sri Rama temple […]

Utthana Ekadashi | Dev Utthana Ekadashi

Utthana Ekadashi (Dev utthana Ekadashi) is observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. In 2023, Devuthhana Ekadasi date is November 23. This Ekadashi vrata is also called as Prabodhini Ekadasi or Bodhini Ekadashi. Legend says that on this day, Lord Vishnu awakes from Yoganidra (cosmic sleep). Utthana Ekadasi also marks the conclusion of Chaturmas vrat (observance […]

Prabodhini Ekadashi 2023 | Bodhini Ekadasi

Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Bodhini Ekadasi, is observed on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. In 2023, Prabodhini Ekadashi date is November 23. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep). 23 November 2023 – Smarta Prabhodini Ekadashi, Vaishnava, Bhagvat […]

Kartik Ekadashi 2023

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Kartik Ekadashi (Utthana Ekadasi, Prabodini Ekadashi, Bodhini) is observed in Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. In 2023, Kartik Ekadashi date is November 23. Smarta Kartik Ekadashi – 23 November 2023 – Vaishnava, Bhagvat Kartik Ekadashi, Sarva Ekadashi, Sarvesham Ekadashi It is believed on this day Lord Vishnu wakes up from his four-month Yoga nidra (cosmic […]

Ekadashi October 2023 dates

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Ekadashi October 2023 are – Pasankusha Ekadashi and Rama Ekadashi. In October 2023, the dates of Ekadashi Vrata are – 10 October and 25 October. Ekadashi Vrat, a highly meritorious vrat of Lord Vishnu, is observed on 11th day in each fortnight of Hindu month. Indira Ekadashi – 10 October 2023 Indira Ekadashi falls in […]

Parivartini Ekadashi 2023 | Parsva Parivarthini Ekadashi

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Parivartini Ekadasi or Parsva Parivarthini Ekadashi, aka Vamana Ekadashi or Jaljini Ekadasi, is observed on Ekadashi day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month (September). In 2023, Parsva Parivartini Ekadasi date is September 25-26. Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi – 25 September 2023, Monday Bhagvat Parivartini Ekadashi – 27 September 2023, Tuesday – Madhva Ekadashi, Vaishnava Ekadashi. But […]

Ekadashi Foods – Tomatoes, Vegetables, Sesame Seeds, Oils, Dal?

Ekadashi Foods – Tomatoes, Vegetables, Sesame Seeds, Oils, Dal? According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, there are certain ingredients that are largely categorized as belonging to the grey department. A devotee has his or her own discretion to directly or indirectly consume them or not. It is also felt to one’s own opinion […]

Ekadashi Foods – Food items to consume on Ekadashi Vrata

Ekadashi Foods – Food items to consume on Ekadashi Vrata.. what are the various food items to eat on Ekadashi vrata? Clean ingredients means those item that are only used on Ekadashi days and not on any other day, these items are clean salt, clean sugar and clean oil. It is highly advised to keep […]

Masala Food on Ekadashi – consume or avoid?

Masala Food on Ekadashi – consume or avoid? It is highly recommended not to purchase any kind of masala powder from shops as these powdered have sufficient quantity of grains in it. It is greatly advised to use home-made masala powders without any grains in it for preparing dishes on the auspicious day of Ekadashi. […]

Tholi Ekadashi | Pedda Ekadashi

Tholi Ekadashi, Pedda Ekadashi is Devashayana Ekadashi Vrat observed in Ashada Masam. In 2023, Tholi Ekadashi date is June 29. It is popular as ‘Tholi Ekadashi’ or ‘Pedda Ekadashi’ in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and some places in Karnataka. Why Devashayana Ekadashi is known as Tholi Ekadashi..? As it marks the Chaturmaas Vrat, which is observed […]

Kaliyadalana Ekadashi 2023

Kaliyadalana Ekadashi is one of the famous Ekadashi festivals celebrated at Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha. In 2023, Kaliyadalana Ekadashi date is September 10. Kaliyadalana Ekadashi is observed in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada Month as per Odiya calendar. This Ekadashi coincides with Annada Ekadashi (Aja Ekadashi) in North Indian Purnimant Panchang and Amavasyant calendars followed […]

Ashadi Ekadashi 2023 | Ashadhi Waari Ekadashi

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Ashadi Ekadashi, also spelt as Ashadhi Ekadashi, is the most important Ekadasi vrata observed as first Ekadashi. It falls on eleventh day in bright half of Ashad Maas. In 2023, Ashadi Ekadashi date is June 29. Also popular as Devshayani Ekadashi or Sayana Ekadasi or Harisayani Ekadashi or Harivasara Ekadasi, Ashadi Ekadasi marks the celebration […]

Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat fasting (Health Benefits of Nirjala Ekadashi)

Among the 24 Ekadashi fasting, 23 Ekadashi fasting is normal fast from cereals, grains and beans but Nirjala Ekadashi is total fasting from the above said food items and including fasting from water. It is to be highly noted that on every Ekadashi is highly recommended complete fasting from food and water. Nirjala Ekadashi is […]

Nirjala Ekadashi 2023

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Nirjala Ekadasi or Nirjal Ekadashi, also known as Pandava Ekadasi or Bhimsen Ekadashi, is observed on Ekadashi day in Shukla paksha of Jyeshta month. In 2023, Nirjala Ekadashi date is May 31. Nirjala Ekadashi vrat katha ore legend, significance and spiritual importance are mentioned in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Nirjala Ekadashi vrat fasting makes devotees […]

Ekadashi June 2023 dates | Ekadasi Vrata in Jyeshta Month

Ekadashi or Ekadasi vrata is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is observed on 11th day of Shukla and Krishna Paksha in each month. Ekadasi June 2023 dates are – June 14 & June 29 (Yogini Ekadashi Vrat and Devshayani Ekadashi vrat). Yogini Ekadashi – 14 June 2023 Yogini Ekadashi falls (14 June […]

Bhim Ekadashi 2023 | Bhima Ekadasi, Bhimseni Ekadashi

Bhim Ekadashi, or Bhima Ekadasi or Bhimseni Ekadashi, is the most observed Ekadashi vratas in all 24 Ekadashi vratas. Also known as Pandav Bhimseni Ekadasi, Nirjala Ekadasi, and Pandava Ekadasi, Bhim Ekadasi 2023 date is May 31. 31 May 2023 – Bhimseni Ekadashi (Smarta Ekadashi) 31 May 2023 – Bhimseni Ekadashi (Vaishnav Ekadashi, Bhagvat Ekadashi, […]

Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Legend of Nirjala Ekadasi

Nirjala Ekadasi, also known as Pandava Ekadashi or Bhimsena Ekadasi, is observed in Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta month. Nirjala Ekadasi vrat katha or legend of Nirjala Ekadashi is mentioned in the Padma Purana and Mahabharata. As per the Mahabharata, once Bhimasena asked Sage Veda Vyasa about the importance and significance of Ekadasi fasting. Veda Vyasa […]