Complete List of 24 Ekadashi Vrats with Dates and Vidhi
Learn about the 24 Ekadashi Vrats, their significance, and how to observe them with dates and detailed vidhi.
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Introduction
Significance
Best Time to Perform
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Required Samagri (Materials)
Preparation Steps
- 1Wake up early in the morning
- 2Take a bath
- 3Wear clean clothes
- 4Prepare the puja area
- 5Gather all the required samagri
Step-by-Step Vidhi
- 1Begin the vrat by waking up early and taking a bath
- 2Wear clean clothes and prepare the puja area
- 3Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings
- 4Perform the puja with the required samagri
- 5Chant the Ekadashi Vrat mantras and listen to the stories
- 6Observe a fast or eat only fruits and vegetables
- 7End the vrat the next day by performing the puja and eating a meal
Mantras
Ekadashi Vrat Mantra
एकादशी स्तु मे जो तुम्हें देक्षीते
Ekadashi siddhu mei jo tumhen dekhite
Meaning: I am observing the Ekadashi Vrat, please bless me
Om Namo Narayanaya
एकादशी व्त् पुन्यहअ
Om Namo Narayanaya
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Narayana
Vrat Rules
- •Wake up early in the morning
- •Take a bath
- •Wear clean clothes
- •Observe a fast or eat only fruits and vegetables
- •Do not eat grains or cereals
- •Do not consume alcohol or non-vegetarian food
- •Do not engage in any violent or harmful activities
Do's
- ✓Observe the vrat with sincerity and devotion
- ✓Perform the puja with the required samagri
- ✓Chant the Ekadashi Vrat mantras and listen to the stories
- ✓Help others and engage in charitable activities
Don'ts
- ✗Do not break the fast without performing the puja
- ✗Do not eat non-vegetarian food or consume alcohol
- ✗Do not engage in any violent or harmful activities
- ✗Do not disturb others who are observing the vrat
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Not waking up early in the morning
- •Not taking a bath
- •Not wearing clean clothes
- •Not performing the puja with the required samagri
- •Breaking the fast without performing the puja
Regional Variations
- •In some regions, the Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the tenth day of the lunar phase
- •In some regions, the vrat is observed for two days
- •In some regions, the vrat is observed with different rules and rituals
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References & Traditional Notes
- •The Ekadashi Vrat is mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana
- •The vrat is observed by millions of Hindus around the world
- •The vrat is believed to have been observed by Lord Rama and Lord Krishna
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