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  2. Ekadashi - Wikipedia

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    Devotee can chose the fasting approach that aligns with his/her health, lifestyle, and spiritual goals. [7] Nirjala: Devotees observe complete fasting without even water on Ekadashi day. Jalahar: In this type of Ekadashi fasting, devotees consume only water. Ksheerbhoji: In this type of Ekadashi fasting, devotees consume milk and milk products ...

  3. Mokshada Ekadashi - Wikipedia

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    The complete fast from sunrise on Mokshada Ekadashi to the dawn the next day is observed. People who cannot fast for that period observe a partial fast. Only vegetarian food, especially fruits, vegetables, milk products and nuts, are consumed. Eating rice, beans, pulses, garlic, and onions is prohibited on this day. [2] Like most ekadashis, the ...

  4. Vaikuntha Ekadashi - Wikipedia

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    On Ekadashi, the next day, they have to maintain a complete fast and engage in prayers and meditation of Vishnu. They are strictly prohibited from taking rice. That night, people keep vigil the whole night and visit the temple of Vishnu, mostly in the wee hours of the morning. The Shaiva sect observes the day as Trikoti Ekadashi, a religious ...

  5. Shravana (month) - Wikipedia

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    Fasting on Tuesdays of this month is known ... of Shravana starting from Shukla Pakhya Ekadashi (usually four days before ... edited on 14 January 2025, ...

  6. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi - Wikipedia

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    This day is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Pausha (December–January), which is also called Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. [ 1 ] On this day, 24 hours fasting is observed and worship is offered to the god Vishnu (like other ekadashis) by both husband and wife in particular, who do not have ...

  7. Dvadashi - Wikipedia

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    Dwadashi (Sanskrit: द्वादशी, romanized: Dvādaśī), [1] also rendered Dvadashi, is the twelfth lunar day [2] of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) fortnight, or Paksha, of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar. [3]

  8. Nirjala Ekadashi - Wikipedia

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    Nirjala Ekadashi (Sanskrit: निर्जला एकादशी, romanized: Nirjalā Ekādaśī) is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha (May/June). [1] [2] This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day. [2]

  9. Jyeshtha (month) - Wikipedia

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    Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) Ekadashi (11th day) of Jyeshtha. It is the most sacred and auspicious Ekadashis among all 24 Ekadashis in a year. One can attain the benefits of all 24 Ekadashis by fasting on this day. Vat Purnima is a celebration observed in Maharashtra and Karnataka, India. It is celebrated on the ...