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Varuthini Ekadashi
18 (Sat) Krishna Ekadashi. Varuthini Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 19 (Sun) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 06:27 and 10:53. The glories of Varuthini Ekadashi, which occures during the wanning moon in the month of April/May is described in Bhavisyottara Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira said to Shri Krishna, "O, Vasudeva! I offer my humble obeisances to you. Now, please, explain to me the Ekadashi, which occures during the wanning moon in the month of April/ May including its name, influence and glories".
Mohini Ekadashi
3 (Sun) Gaura Ekadashi. Mohini Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 4 (Mon) Gaura Dvadashi. Paran between 06:09 and 10:46. The glories of Mohini Ekadashi which occures during the waxing moon in the month of April/May is described in Surya Purana. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira said to Lord Krishna, "O, Janardhana! What is the name of the Ekadashi that occures during the waxing moon in the month of April/May and what is the process for observing this Ekadashi. Also what is the merit one obtains by following this Ekadashi, please, explain all these to me in details".
Apara Ekadashi
17 (Sun) Krishna Ekadashi. Apara Ekadashi (in Soquel). Fast. 18 (Mon) Krishna Dvadashi. Paran between 09:43 and 10:42. The topics of Apara Ekadashi which occures during the wanning moon in the month of May/June is described in Brahmanda Purana in the conversation between Lord Krishna and Maharaj Yudhisthira. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira asked Lord Krishna, "O, Lord Krishna! O, Janardhan, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occures during the wanning moon in the month of May/June and what is its glories. Please, describe this to me.
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.
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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."