The Ekadashi Tithi & Ekadashi Vrat
In brief, according to Hinduism, the lunar phase has two different phases— the New Moon, or Krishna Paksha, and the Full Moon, or Shukla Paksha (waxing moon). On the whole, fourteen days make up each phase. Further, according to ancient texts, the Ekadashi Vrat lasts for three days. Devotees enjoy one meal in the afternoon on the tenth day (Dashami), the day before the fast, to ensure there won’t be any leftover food in their bodies the following day.
Besides, devotees keep a tight fast on Ekadashi and break it after Sunrise. So depending on their physical stamina and resolve, devotees may pick a rigorous Ekadashi Vrat. During it, natives abstain from all food and liquids. They may break their fast by consuming fruits or Phalhaar, such as juices, milk products, tea, etc.
Ekadashi 2023: List of all Ekadashi Vrat & their timings
| Date & Day | Ekadashi Vrat | Timings |
| January 02, 2023, Monday | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | 01 Jan 07:11 PM to 02 Jan 08:23 PM |
| January 18, 2023, Wednesday | Shattila Ekadashi | 17 Jan 06:06 PM to 18 Jan 04:03 PM |
| February 01, 2023, Wednesday | Jaya Ekadashi | 31 Jan 11:53 AM to 01 Feb 02: 01 PM |
| February 16, 2023, Thursday | Vijaya Ekadashi | 16 Feb 05:32 AM to 17 Feb 02:49 AM |
| March 03, 2023, Friday | Amalaki Ekadashi | 02 Mar 06:39 AM to 03 Mar 09:11 AM |
| March 18, 2023, Saturday | Papmochni Ekadashi | 17 Mar 02:06 PM to 18 Mar 11:13 AM |
| April 01, 2023, Saturday | Kamada Ekadashi | 01 Apr 01:58 AM to 02 Apr 04:19 AM |
| April 16, 2023, Sunday | Varuthini Ekadashi | 15 Apr 08:45 PM to 16 Apr 06:14 PM |
| May 01, 2023, Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | 30 Apr 08:28 PM to 01 May 10:09 PM |
| May 15, 2023, Monday | Apara Ekadashi | 15 May 02:46 AM to 16 May 01:03 AM |
| May 31, 2023, Wednesday | Nirjala Ekadashi | 30 May 01:07 PM to 31 May 01:45 PM |
| June 14, 2023, Wednesday | Yogini Ekadashi | 13 Jun 09:28 AM to 14 Jun 08:48 AM |
| June 29, 2023, Thursday | Devshayani Ekadashi | 29 Jun 03:18 AM to 30 Jun 02:42 AM |
| July 13, 2023, Thursday | Kamika Ekadashi | 12 Jul 05:59 PM to 13 Jul 06:24 PM |
| July 29, 2023, Saturday | Padmini Ekadashi | 28 Jul 02:51 PM to 29 Jul 01:05 PM |
| August 12, 2023, Saturday | Parama Ekadashi | 11 Aug 05:06 AM to 12 Aug 06:31 AM |
| August 27, 2023, Sunday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | 27 Aug 12:08 AM To27 Aug 09:32 PM |
| September 10, 2023, Sunday | Aja Ekadashi | 09 Sep 07:17 PMTo 10 Sep 09:28 PM |
| September 25, 2023, Tuesday | Parsva Ekadashi | 25 Sep 07:55 AM To 26 Sep 05:00 AM |
| October 10, 2023, Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi | 09 Oct 12:36 PMTo 10 Oct 03:08 PM |
| October 25, 2023, Wednesday | Papankusha Ekadashi | 24 Oct 03:14 PMToOct 25 12:32 PM |
| November 09, 2023, Thursday | Rama Ekadashi | 08 Nov 08:23 AMTo 9 Nov 10:41 AM |
| November 23, 2023, Thursday | Devuthana Ekadashi | 22 Nov 11:03 PM To 23 Nov 09:01 PM |
| December 08, 2023, Friday | Utpanna Ekadashi | 08 Dec 05:06 AM To 09 Dec 06:31 AM |
| December 22, 2023, Friday | Mokshada Ekadashi | 22 Dec 08:16 AMTo 23 Dec 07:11 A |
Benefits of observing fast on Ekadashi
Many studies suggest that observing a fast is a good way to cleanse yourself. The fast helps our body to flush out toxins. Equally important, there are many other benefits of observing fast on Ekadashi. In addition, it is a technique for Hindus to make their bodies the focus of rituals necessary and integral to worshipping God. Ekadashi is one such fast.
The Ekadashi Vrat is a great way to purify your mind, body, and soul, but also finds application in the study of metabolism and other bodily processes. Moreover, the Ekadashi fast can help you spiritually and cleanse your conscious soul.
Source : The Divine India
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