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Ekadashi - 10 things to know with detail

• Ekadashi is a Hindu fasting day that falls on the 11th day of the lunar fortnight, both in the waxing and waning phases of the moon.
• Ekadashi is considered to be a very auspicious day for Hindus, as it is believed to be a day when Lord Vishnu is easily pleased and grants blessings to those who observe fasts and prayers.
• The word "Ekadashi" is derived from the Sanskrit words "eka" meaning one, and "dashi" meaning ten, signifying the 11th day of the lunar fortnight.
• The Ekadashi fast is observed by abstaining from grains, beans, and certain vegetables, and consuming only fruits, nuts, and dairy products.
• Devotees also engage in prayers, meditation, and chanting of Vishnu mantras on Ekadashi to seek blessings and spiritual fulfillment.
• Ekadashi is believed to cleanse the body and mind of impurities, purify the soul, and help in spiritual growth and development.
• There are two Ekadashi fasting days in every lunar month, known as Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (in the waxing phase of the moon) and Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (in the waning phase of the moon).
• Some of the most popular Ekadashi fasts include Devshayani Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi, and Vaikuntha Ekadashi, each of which holds significance in Hindu mythology and tradition.
• Observing Ekadashi fast is believed to bring good health, prosperity, and spiritual growth to the devotee, as well as help in achieving liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
• Devotees often break their Ekadashi fast by consuming a meal of grains and vegetables the next day, known as the Dwadashi, to signify the end of the fasting period and seek blessings from Lord Vishnu.