Next Ekadashi
Moksada Ekadashi
14 (Tue) Gaura Ekadashi. Moksada Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 15 (Wed) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 07:13 and 10:26. 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
29 (Wed) Krishna Ekadashi. Saphala Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 30 (Thu) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 07:20 and 10:33. 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".
Jayanti Mahadvadashi
12 (Wed) Gaura Ekadashi. Ekadashi, but no fast, because next day is Mahadvadashi. 13 (Thu) Gaura Dvadashi. Jayanti Mahadvadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 14 (Fri) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 07:20 and 09:13.
Sat-tila Ekadashi
28 (Fri) Krishna Dvadashi. Shat-tila Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 29 (Sat) Krishna Trayodashi. Paran between 07:12 and 10:38. This Ekadashi occurs during the waning moon in the month of January/February. The glories of Sat-tila Ekadashi is described in Bhavisya Uttara Purana. Once sage Dalbhya asked sage Pulastya, "O, respected brahaman, people are engaged in various sinful activities such as killing brahmins and sense gratification in this mortal world. Please, explain to me how can they be delivered from the helish condition as a result of their sinful activities". Sage Pulastya replied, "O, most fortunate one! One should worship the Supreme Lord in a pure state of mind on the day of Ekadashi which occurs during the waning moon in the month of Januray/February".
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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."