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Updated September 26th, 2025Is taking heavy non grain Anukalpa Prasadam on Ekadasi wrong? The Purpose of Ekadasi fasting is to regulate the tongue that regulates the whole body and mind. Food control gives sense control also. Devotees need sense control to grow fast in devotion. So, they should regulate their attachment to food also. We … Continue reading “Is taking heavy non grain Anukalpa Prasadam on Ekadasi wrong?”
Updated February 11th, 2025Will Ekadasi fasting reduce the doshas and karma? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Jai Radhe Krishna! Please don’t reveal my name. What are the effects of fasting on days like Ekadashis, Mahashivratri, and Navratris? Does it affect horoscopes? If yes, then how? Can it have positive effects on the … Continue reading “Will Ekadasi fasting reduce the doshas and karma?”
Updated January 2nd, 2025Should one have Good Karma to be able to fast for Ekadasis? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: ” Hare Krishna sir, I skipped the previous Ekadasi and will also most likely be skipping the one this coming Wednesday. I didn’t want to skip but my health hasn’t been that … Continue reading “Should one have Good Karma to be able to fast for Ekadasis?”
Updated March 10th, 2023Is it compulsory to donate (Giving dhaan) on Ekadasi? A devotee asked like this (Name hidden): “ today I observed ekadasi. but tomorrow morning we are going to relatives house early in the morning. So I couldn’t be able to give gift to the priest & poor tommorrow morning that is on … Continue reading “Is it compulsory to donate (Giving dhaan) on Ekadasi?”
Updated February 27th, 2023What if Ekadasi fast causes headache and I need to take tablets? A Girl devotee (I myself have hidden her name) asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji. Is it compulsory to do ekadasi fast for every one who wants to progress in devotion ? Yes , I know the importance of fasting … Continue reading “What if Ekadasi fast causes headache and I need to take tablets?”
Updated December 26th, 2018This Post deals with the EKADASI FAST TIME VARIATIONS: Why One day of Ekadasi fast instead of two days? Sweta Ganguly asked like this: “Hare krishna. Prabhu I am really struggling hard to explain some people that Ekdashi fasting is kept only for one day and not for 2 days. They are … Continue reading “EKADASI FAST TIME VARIATIONS: Why One day of Ekadasi fast instead of two days?”
Updated November 19th, 2021Is fasting secretly for Ekadasi right to avoid the Parents’ anger? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna…. i want to you ask about ekadashi fast.. i m not belonging to a devoted family.. my parents are not devotees.. in my home no one fasts on ekdashi.. i want … Continue reading “Is fasting secretly for Ekadasi right to avoid the Parents’ anger?”
Updated April 3rd, 2018My parents object my ekadasi fasting. What to do? A girl devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Please do not disclose my name. Prabhuji, I have a problem and I need your guidance. my parents have a problem with me fasting on Ekadashi. I try to perform full … Continue reading “My parents object my ekadasi fasting. What to do?”
Updated May 8th, 2024Important Doubts About Ekadasi Fasting! Must Be Read! (1) Should one be awake during the night time on Ekadasi? Not necessary nowadays. Thousands of years ago the people worked less and lived happily. Nowadays, the people have to work like bulls. So, they can’t stay awake throughout the night. So, just chant … Continue reading “Important Doubts About Ekadasi Fasting! Must Be Read!”
Updated April 2nd, 2026Why Problems continue even after Ekadasi fasting for years? Actual Question from a male devotee (Requested anonymity): “Hare Krishna my dearest prabhu…I have one question…i am a student my exams are next month and syllabus is vast….so i i left chanting… but regarding karma u mentioned that… once u get spiritually advance … Continue reading “Why Problems continue even after Ekadasi fasting for years?”
Updated April 10th, 2020OBSERVING EKADASI FAST IN MEAT EATING FAMILY – USEFUL TIPS! Qn. In detail from a devotee (Name hidden): jai shree Krishna please guide me… I am very fond of Krishna… I started doing ekadasi but at my home they don’t fully understand… they cook nonveg on ekadasi… what shall I do…. I … Continue reading “OBSERVING EKADASI FAST IN MEAT EATING FAMILY – USEFUL TIPS!”
Updated May 7th, 2018(26) PARAMA EKADASI (EXTRA EKADASI-2) – ADHIK MAS (From the Skanda Purana) Parama Ekadasi is the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the extra, leap-year month. Yudhishthira Maharaja said, “O Supreme Lord, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the extra, leap-year month. … Continue reading “PARAMA EKADASI (EXTRA EKADASI-2) – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(25) PADMINI EKADASI (EXTRA EKADASI-1) – ADIK MAAS EKADASI ( From the Skanda Purana.) (Padmini Ekadasi is the Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the extra, leap-year month of Purushottama). Yudhishthira Maharaja said, Oh Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight (shukla paksha) … Continue reading “PADMINI EKADASI (EXTRA EKADASI-1) – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(24) UTHANI (or) PRABHODHINI (or) UTTHANA EKADASI (or) HARIBODHINI (or) DEVOTTHANI EKADASI (From the Skanda Purana) Lord Brahma said to Narada Muni, Dear son, O best of the sages, I shall narrate to you the glories of Haribodhini Ekadasi, which eradicates all kinds of sins and bestows great merit, and ultimately liberation, … Continue reading “UTHANI (or) PRABHODHINI (or) UTTHANA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(23) RAMA EKADASI (OR) KARTTIKA-KRISHNA EKADASI (From the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana of Srila Krishna Dwaipayana Veda Vyaasa) Yudhisthira Maharaj said, “O Janardana, O protector of all beings, what is the name of the Ekadasi that comes during the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month of Karttika (October – November)? Please impart this … Continue reading “RAMA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(22) PAPANKUSHA EKADASI, (OR) ASHWINA-SHUKLA EKADASI (From the Brahma-vaivarta Purana) Papankusha Ekadasi – Story gives the significance of this Papankusha Ekadasi as mentioned in the Brahmavaivarta Purana and was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna. Yudhishthira maharaj said, Oh Madhusudana, what is the name of the Ekadasi that comes during the light … Continue reading “PAPANKUSHA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(21) INDIRA EKADASI (or) ASHWIN-KRISHNA EKADASI: (From the Brahma-vaivarta Purana) Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh MadhusUdana, Oh killer of the Madhu demon, what is the name of the EkAdasii that occurs during the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of the month of Ashwina (September-October)? Please describe its glories to me.” The Supreme Personality of … Continue reading “INDIRA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(20) PARIVARTHINI (or) PARSVA (or) VAMANA EKADASI (From the Brahma-vaivarta Purana) ( it extols the glory of the legendary King Bali) Sri Yudhishthira Maharaja asked of Lord Sri Krishna: “What is the name of that Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight (shukla paksha) of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September)? Who is … Continue reading “PARIVARTHINI (or) PARSVA (or) VAMANA EKADASI”
Updated May 7th, 2018(19) ANNADA or AJA EKADASI (or) Bhadrapada-Krishna Ekadasi (From BRAHMA VAIVARTHA PURANA) Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Janardana, protector of all living entities, please tell me the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September).” The Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, then replied, “Oh King, … Continue reading “ANNADA (or) AJA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(18) PAVITHROPANA EKADASI (or) PUTHRADA EKADASI (or) Shravana-Sukla Ekadasi (From the Bhavishya Purana) Shri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Madhusudana, Oh killer of the Madhu demon, please be merciful to me and describe to me the Ekadashi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Shravana (July-August).” The Supreme Lord, Sri … Continue reading “PAVITHROPANA EKADASI (or) PUTHRADA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(17) KAMIKA EKADASI (or) SHRAVANA-KRISHNA EKADASI (From the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana – as told by Sri Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhisthira ) The saintly king Yudhisthira maharaj said, “Oh Supreme Lord, I would like to hear from You the glories of the Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month … Continue reading “KAMIKA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(16) PADMA EKADASI (or) DEVA-SAYANI EKADASI (or) ASHADHA-SHUKLA EKADASI (From the Bhavishya-uttara Purana) The saintly king Yudhishthira Maharaj said, Oh Keshava, what is the name of that Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June – July)? Who is the worshipable Deity for the auspicious day, and … Continue reading “PADMA EKADASI (or) DEVA-SAYANI EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(15) YOGINI EKADASI (OR) ASHADHA-KRISHNA EKADASI (From the Brahma-vaivarta Purana) Yudhisthira Maharaj said, I wish to hear from You about the shuddha Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June – July). Kindly describe to me all about it in detail. The Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna, then … Continue reading “YOGINI EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(15) Pandava NIRJALA EKADASI (or) Bhimaseni-Nirjala Ekadasi (or) Jyeshtha-Shukla Ekadasi (From the Brahma-vaivarta Purana) WARNING: Try to avoid heavy working or more travelling or driving on this day if you choose to observe this STRICT ekadasi even without water. I ADVISE ALL TO APPLY FOR LEAVE FOR SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR WORK, REMAIN … Continue reading “PANDAVA NIRJALA EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(13) APARA (ACHALA) EKADASI (or) Jyeshtha-Krishna Ekadasi (From the Brahmanda Purana – As told by Sri Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira) Once Yudhishthira Maharaja said, ‘Oh Lord Krishna, Oh Vasudeva, please accept my humble obeisance’s. Please describe to me the Ekadashi that occurs during krishna paksha of the month of Jyeshtha (May-June). Please … Continue reading “APARA (ACHALA) EKADASI – STORY”
Updated May 7th, 2018(12) MOHINI EKADASI (or) VAISAKHA-SUKLA EKADASI (From Kurma Purana – As told by Sri Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira) Once Yudhisthira Maharaja asked Shree Krishna, “Oh Natwar Nagar! what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the light fortnight (shukla paksha) of the month of Vaisakha. What is the process for … Continue reading “MOHINI EKADASI – STORY”
Updated April 12th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Varuthini Ekadasi – Story (Vrat katha)! (As told by Sri Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira) Once King Yudhisthira asked Shree Krishna – “Oh Madhusudan, Please describe to me the Ekadashi of the krishna paksha of the month of Vaisakha (April-May), including its name, specific merits and influence.” Lord Shree Krishna … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Varuthini Ekadasi – Story (Vrat katha)!”
Updated March 27th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Kamada Ekadasi – Story (Vrat katha)! (As told by Sri Krishna to Yudhishthira (Dharmaraja ) Once Yudhishthira Maharaja said, ‘Oh Lord Krishna, Oh Vasudeva, please accept my humble obeisance’s. Please describe to me the Ekadashi that occurs during the light part of the month of Chaitra. What is its … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Kamada Ekadasi – Story (Vrat katha)!”
Updated March 15th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Papamochani Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the Bhavishya-uttara Purana) Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the explanation of Amalakii Ekadasii which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Phalguna (February-March), and now I wish to hear about the Ekadasi that … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Papamochani Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 15th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Amalaki Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From BRAHMANDA PURANA as told by Vasistha Muni to King Mandhata) Amalaki Ekadasi story: King Mandhata once said to Vasishtha Muni, “O great sage, kindly be merciful to me and tell me of a holy fast that will benefit me eternally.” Vasishtha Muni … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Amalaki Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Jaya Ekadasi (or) Bhaimi Ekadasi- Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the Bhavishya-uttara Purana) VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Usually, during this Jaya Ekadasi, three fasts fall continuously. But, it has been made as two day fasts, no no, just one and a half day fast. Read below: On ekadasi, there will be … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Jaya Ekadasi (or) Bhaimi Ekadasi- Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Sat-Tila Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From Bhavishya-uttara Purana of Srila Vyasa deva) Sri Daalbhya Rishi said to Palastya Muni, When the spirit soul comes in contact with the material energy, he immediately begins to perform sinful activities, such as stealing, killing, and illicit sex. He may even perform … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Sat-Tila Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Putrada Ekadasi (Pavithropana)- Katha! (From the Bhavishya Purana of Veda Vyasa) Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “0 Lord, You have so nicely explained the glories of those auspicious Saphala Ekadashi and the occurs during the dark fortnight of those month of Pausa [December-January]. Now please be merciful to me and explain … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Putrada Ekadasi (Pavithropana)- Katha!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Saphala Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the BHAVISHYA-UTTARA PURANA) Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “O my Dear Lord Shree Krishna, what is the name of that Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Pausha (December-January)? How is it observed, and which Deity is to be worshipped … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Saphala Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Vijaya Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the Skanda Purana) Yudhistra said, “Bhagwan Shri Krishna, 0 glorious son of Vasudev, please be merciful to me and describe the Ekadashi that occurs during Phalgun Krishna Paksh”. Bhagwan Shri Krishna replied, “Yudhisthir, gladly shall I tell you about this great fast, … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Vijaya Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Mokshada Ekadasi & Gita Jayanti – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the Brahmanda Purana) Why this Ekadasi is Special? It was on this day Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Lord. Mokshada Ekadasi and Gita Jayanthi are observed on the same day. Do read Bhagavad Gita on this day without fail. … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Mokshada Ekadasi & Gita Jayanti – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Ekadasi Stories – Utpanna Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)! (From the Bhavisya-uttara Purana and the Brahmanda Purana) This Utpanna Ekadasi is the day on which Devi Ekadasi appeared and the story given below describes how Ekadasi fast began: UTPANNA EKADASI VRAT KATHA (As told by Lord Krishna to Arjuna) “The Supreme Lord, … Continue reading “Ekadasi Stories – Utpanna Ekadasi – Story (Vrat Katha)!”
Updated August 10th, 2018THE LIST AND STORY LINKS OF 26 EKADASIS IN SEQUENCE! LIST OF 26 EKADASIS: Sri Suta Gosvami said: In one year, there are 12 months and the 12 months have24 Ekadashis. In a Leap year (Purshottam Maas) there is one extramonth so 2 additional Ekadashi are there. Therefore, there are 26 Ekadasis. … Continue reading “THE LIST AND STORY LINKS OF 26 EKADASIS IN SEQUENCE!”
Updated July 16th, 2025How to offer worship and prayers on Ekadasi? “How to observe Ekadashi and how to offer worship and prayers on Ekadasi” was narrated to Arjuna by Lord Krishna and is found in the Bhavisyottara Purana. Let us read them: (1) FROM WHICH EKADASI THE FAST CAN BE STARTED? Lord Krishna advises Arjuna … Continue reading “How to offer worship and prayers on Ekadasi?”
Updated May 7th, 2018EKADASI RECIPES (IN THIS ARTICLE, LET US READ SOME EKADASI RECIPES TO BE PREPARED ON EKADASI) INGREDIENTS TO BE USED & AVOIDED ON EKADASI? ABSTAIN FROM: – Grains (cereals, breads, wheat, flour, beans, rice, dhals, green beans, roti, coffee, etc) meat. DO NOT COOK WITH: – Powdered hing, shop turmeric (you can … Continue reading “EKADASI RECEIPS – THE FOODS TO BE PREPARED ON EKADASI”
Updated September 26th, 2025How to observe Ekadasi Fasting (Vrat) properly? A-Z Tips! This is an important post on how to observe Ekadasi Fast (Vrat) properly. The tips that have been given in this post can be practically followed in today’s fast moving Kaliyuga. (THE LIST AND LINKS OF 26 EKADASIS IN SEQUENCE CAN BE READ … Continue reading “How to observe Ekadasi Fasting (Vrat) properly? A-Z Tips!”