Definition
The 11th tithi of each paksha (i.e., 24/year). Most important Vaishnava vrat day — fast from grains, beans, certain vegetables. Each ekadashi has a name and katha. Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar tithi of each paksha and a major Vishnu-focused fasting day. Devotees observe Ekadashi through grain-free or stricter fasting, Vishnu puja, Tulasi offering, japa, katha, and Dwadashi parana. Related terms include vrat, tithi, vaishnava, which give the word its surrounding vocabulary. References for this entry include Padma Purana — Ekadashi Mahatmya, Purana vrata traditions, Vaishnava practice traditions; exact usage can vary by sampradaya, text, and family practice.
हिन्दी अर्थ
एकादशी; ग्यारस।
Sources Cited
- · Padma Purana — Ekadashi Mahatmya
- · Purana vrata traditions
- · Vaishnava practice traditions