The literal translation of the Sanskrit word, Ekadashi, is 'the eleventh’. The festival of Ekadashi refers to the eleventh day of a fortnight in a Hindu Lunar month. According to the Hindu calendar, there are two fortnights in a lunar month – one bright and the other dark. Thus, Ekadashi occurs twice in a month, once in the bright fortnight and then again once in the dark fortnight.
During the festival, devotees worship Lord Vishnu. A traditional ritual observed on Ekadashi is the Ekadashi vrat (a fast) kept by devotees to seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings. The Ekadashi Vrat spans for three days.
Devotees have a single meal a day in the afternoon before fasting, to make sure there is no residual food in their stomachs on the next day. The fast is broken after sunrise, on the day after the Ekadashi.
Different types of fast are observed on this day. Some choose to fast without water, some with water and some only eat fruits. It is believed that by fasting, one can become alert and attentive, and become more devoted towards God.
Ekadashi 2020 will be observed on 28 days. The following is the list of Ekadashi 2020-
S.No.
Ekadashi
Krishna/Shukla Ekadashi
Date
1
Pausha Putrada
Pausha Shukla Ekadashi
6th January
2
Shattila
Magha Krishna Ekadashi
20th January
3
Jaya
Magha Shukla Ekadashi
5th February
4
Vijaya
Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi
19th February
5
Amalaki
Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi
6th March
6
Papmochani
Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi
19th March
7
Vaishnava
Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi
20th March
8
Kamada
Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi
4th April
9
Varuthini
Vaishakha Krishna Ekadashi
18th April
10
Mohini
Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi
3rd May
11
Gauna Mohini/Vaishnava Mohini
Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi
4th May
12
Apara
Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi
18th May
13
Nirjala
Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi
2nd June
14
Yogini
Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi
17th June
15
Devshayani
Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi
1st July
16
Kamika
Shravana Krishna Ekadashi
16th July
17
Shravana Putrada
Shravana Shukla Ekadashi
30th July
18
Aja
Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi
15th August
19
Parsva
Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi
29th August
20
Indira
Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi
13th September
21
Padmini
Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi
27th September
22
Parama
Kartika Krishna Ekadashi
13th October
23
Papankusha
Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi
27th October
24
Rama
Kartika Krishna Ekadashi
11th November
25
Devutthana
Kartika Shukla Ekadashi
25th November
26
Vaishnava Devautthana/Guruvayur
Kartika Shukla Ekadashi
26th November
27
Utpanna
Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi
11th December
28
Mokshada/ Vaikuntha
Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi
25th December
According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that Ekadashi and the movement of the moon have a direct impact on the human mind. During Ekadashi, our mind attains maximum efficiency, which gives us the ability to concentrate easily and successfully on tasks.
A special puja is also performed during the Festival. The Ekadashi Puja Vidhi is decided by astrologers, choosing the most auspicious time to perform prayers and chants.
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