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Next Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi
1 (Mon) Gaura Ekadashi. Nirjala Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 2 (Tue) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 05:49 and 10:40. The discription of Nirjala Ekadashi which occures during the month of May/June is found in Brahma Vaivarta Purana in the conversation between Vyasa Deva and Bhimasena.
Yogini Ekadashi
16 (Tue) Krishna Ekadashi. Yogini Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 17 (Wed) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 05:47 and 10:41. The glories of Yogini Ekadashi which occures during the wanning moon in the month of June/July is desicribed in Brahma Vaivartha Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira said, "O, Supreme Lord! O, Madhusudana! I have heard the glories of Nirjala Ekadashi. Now I wish to hear about the Ekadashi that occures during the wanning moon in the month of June/ July".
Sayana Ekadashi
1 (Wed) Gaura Dvadashi. Shayan Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 2 (Thu) Gaura Trayodashi. Paran between 05:52 and 10:45. The topics of Sayana or Devasayani or Padma Ekadashi is described in Bhavishyottara Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira said, "O, Keshava! What is the name of the Ekadashi that occures during the waxing moon in the month of June/July. Who is the worshipable deity for this sacred day and what are the rules and regulation for observing this Ekadashi. Please, explain this to me in detail".
Kamika Ekadashi
16 (Thu) Krishna Ekadashi. Kamika Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 17 (Fri) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 06:01 and 10:34. The topics of Kamika Ekadashi is described in Brahmavaivartha Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Maharaj Yudhisthira said, "O Supreme Lord Krishna! I have heard from you the glories of Devasayani Ekadashi. Now, I would like to hear about the Ekadashi that occures during the wanning moon in the month of July/August. O Lord! Please be kind to me and explain its glories".
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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."