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Utpanna Ekadashi
10 (Thu) Krishna Ekadashi. Utpanna Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 11 (Fri) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 07:11 and 10:24. The glories of Utpanna Ekadashi is described in Bhavisyottara Purana in the conversation between Shri Krishna and Arjuna. Shri Suta Goswami said to the assembled brahmins and sages, "If a person with faith and devotion duely follows or hears about the glories, rules and regulations of observing Ekadashi as described by Lord Krishna, then he will attain happiness in this life and will return to the abode of Lord Vishnu in the next life".
Moksada Ekadashi
25 (Fri) Gaura Ekadashi. Moksada Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 26 (Sat) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 07:19 and 10:32. This Moksada Ekadashi occures in the waxing moon in the month of November/December. The glories of this Ekadashi is described in Brahmanda Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhistira. Once Yudhistira asked Lord Krishna, 'My dear Krishna, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occures during the waxing moon in the month of Novembeer/December? Also please explain to me in details about the procedure for observing this Ekadashi'.
Saphala Ekadashi
9 (Sat) Krishna Dvadashi. Saphala Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 10 (Sun) Krishna Trayodashi. Paran between 07:21 and 10:37. This Saphala Ekadashi occures during the waning moon in the month of December/January. The glories of this Ekadashi is described in Brahmanada Puran in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Maharaj Yudhisthira said, "O, Krishna, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the waning moon in the month of December/January and how one should observed it? Please explain this to me in detail".
Putrada Ekadashi
24 (Sun) Gaura Ekadashi. Putrada Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 25 (Mon) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 07:15 and 09:48. The glories of Putrada Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of December/January is described in Bhavisya Uttara Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhishthira. Lord Krishna said to Yudhishthira, "My dear king! The Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of December/January is called Putrada. By observing this Ekadashi all ones sinful reactions are counteracted. People become learned and famous by follwing this Ekadashi. Now, please, hear the glories of this auspicious Ekadashi".
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How comply Ekadasi?
Ekadasi - day austerities or penances regularly observed by those who follow Sanatana Dharma. "Eka" means "one" and "dashi" - means "ten."