Category: NandaDeity: Lord Vishnu (Hari)
Ekadashi
Ekādaśī
The supreme vrata in Sanatana Dharma. Cleanses mind, prana, and body. Grains are strictly prohibited on this day.
Ruling DeityLord Vishnu (Hari)
Governing ElementFire (Digestive & Spiritual Fire)
Nature & EnergyLiberation & Divine Love
Auspicious & Recommended Activities
- Fasting without grains
- Vishnu Sahasranama chanting
- Bhagavad Gita reading
- Night vigil (Jagaran)
Restricted / Inauspicious Activities
- Eating rice or grains
- Sleeping during daytime
- Cutting hair/nails
- Anger
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