Next Ekadashi
Paksha-vardhini Mahadvadashi
3 (Tue) Krishna Ekadashi. Ekadashi, but no fast, because next day is Mahadvadashi. 4 (Wed) Krishna Dvadashi. Paksha Varddhini Mahadvadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 5 (Thu) Krishna Trayodashi. Paran between 06:16 and 10:54.
Pavitra Ekadashi
18 (Wed) Gaura Ekadashi. Pavitraropani Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 19 (Thu) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 06:28 and 09:30. The glories of Pavitra Ekadashi is described in Bhavishyottara Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira said to Krishna, "O Madhusudana!, the killer of Madhu demon! What is the name and glories of the Ekadashi, which occures during the waxing moon in the month of July/August. Please explain it to me in detail".
Annada Ekadashi
2 (Thu) Krishna Ekadashi. Annada Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 3 (Fri) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 06:40 and 10:57. The glories of Annada Ekadashi is described in the Brahmavaivartha purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Maharaj Yudhisthira said, "O, Krishna! What is the name of the Ekadashi, which occures during the wanning moon in the month of August/September. Please be kind to me and explain this".
Parsva Ekadashi
16 (Thu) Gaura Ekadashi. Parshva Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 17 (Fri) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 06:52 and 10:58 after the worship of Sri Vamanadev. The glories of Parsva Ekadashi which is also known as Parivartini Ekadashi or Vamana Ekadashi is described in Brahmavaivartha Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Maharaj Yudhisthira asked Lord Krishna, "What is the name of the Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of August/September. How one should observe this Ekadashi and what is the merit one obtain by observing it? Please explain to me all these in details".
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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."