Ekadasi
Ekadasi (Sanskrit: ekādaśī) is a Hindu observance held on the eleventh day of each lunar fortnight. The name means “eleventh day.” It is widely associated with devotion to Vishnu, although some traditions within Shaivism and Smarta practices also observe Ekadasi.
Timing and frequency: There are two Ekadasis in every lunar month—the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi (the eleventh day
Practices: Fasting is the central observance, but practices vary widely. Some devotees fast from dawn to the
End of the fast: The fast is typically broken after moonrise or sighting the moon, with a
Significance: Ekadasi is regarded as an auspicious time for purification, self-discipline, and spiritual merit, with the