Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)

Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) is a Hindu tithi festival celebrated on Friday 4 December. An ekadashi observance — fasting and Ram-naam jap. The 11th tithi of the waning fortnight in Margasira masa.

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Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)

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An ekadashi observance — fasting and Ram-naam jap. The 11th tithi of the waning fortnight in Margasira masa.

When is Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)?

Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) falls on Friday 4 December.

Puja Vidhi

Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi
1. Take only sattvik food the night of Dashami onwards.
2. On Ekadashi morning, bathe and wear yellow clothes.
3. Light a lamp before an image of Bhagwan Vishnu or Shri Ram.
4. Offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, incense and naivedya.
5. Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya".
6. Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or Ram Raksha Stotra.
7. Break the fast on Dvadashi morning after feeding a Brahmin.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)?

Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) falls on Friday 4 December.

What is Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)?

An ekadashi observance — fasting and Ram-naam jap. The 11th tithi of the waning fortnight in Margasira masa.

How is Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) celebrated?

Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) is observed as a tithi festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) important?

An ekadashi observance — fasting and Ram-naam jap. The 11th tithi of the waning fortnight in Margasira masa.