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Ekadashi begins at sunrise, but it is best to begin your spiritual observances no later than Brahma Muhurta, the sacred time before sunrise. This period is considered especially favourable for spiritual practice. The scriptures recommend using Brahma Muhurta for prayer, mantra meditation, and contemplation. At this time, the mind is naturally calmer and less agitated, making it a wonderful opportunity to chant, pray, meditate, and attune yourself to the spiritual energy of the day ahead. Pashankusha Ekadashi, also known as Papankusha Ekadashi, is associated with Lord Vishnu in His form as Padmanabha. According to Vedic tradition, a lotus flower emerged from His navel, and Lord Brahma appeared from that lotus to create the material universe. The energy of this sacred day is favourable for purification and spiritual advancement. If you are unable to observe a complete fast, you may eat vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and nuts. Grains and legumes are traditionally avoided on Ekadashi, as they are considered unsuitable for this sacred observance. 🙏 This is a time for prayer, devotional service, and auspicious deeds. 🪷

🌿 Indira Ekadashi We are now in a special period — Pitru Paksha, traditionally dedicated to remembering and honouring our ancestors. It is a time when we can consciously remember those who came before us and pray for their spiritual welfare. We cannot change the past, but we can pray to the Lord and offer prasadam to those who are connected with us. 🌾 On this day, it is especially auspicious to: — observe Ekadashi; — chant the Holy Names; — read the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam; — hear about the Lord and His devotees; — engage in service and make charitable offerings; — remember our ancestors with gratitude and pray for them. 🌱 Dana — Charity and Offering On this day, you may make a donation to support spiritual projects, the distribution of Vedic knowledge, and service to the Lord. If you would like to participate, please message me and I will provide the details for the donation. May the Lord's mercy touch our ancestors as well. 🙏 #IndiraEkadashi #Ekadashi #PitruPaksha #Krishna #Bhakti #Seva #Dana

Ekadashi is a sacred day of fasting from grains and legumes, purification, spiritual practice, and developing our relationship with God. 🙏 The name Parshva Parivartini means “turning over.” During Chaturmasya, Lord Vishnu rests on Ananta in the ocean of milk. On this Ekadashi, He turns to His other side. He rests on Shayana Ekadashi, turns on Parshva Ekadashi, and awakens on Utthana Ekadashi. 🍽️ You may observe the fast according to your ability:
• fruits, milk, roots and water
• one meal of permitted foods
• or a strict dry fast for those who are healthy and experienced The fast begins from Brahma-muhurta on September 22 and is broken after sunrise on September 23. September 23 is the appearance day of Lord Vamanadeva. On Ekadashi, it is especially auspicious to chant, meditate, read sacred scriptures, sing kirtan, serve the Lord and Vaishnavas, visit a temple, and listen to spiritual talks. 🌱 Dana — charitable giving
Ekadashi is also an auspicious time for seva and giving in charity. If you would like to support spiritual activities and help spread Vedic knowledge, you may make a donation as an offering to the Lord. 🙏 📖 “One who observes this sacred Parivartini Ekadashi ... will undoubtedly attain all kinds of happiness in this world and, ultimately, the kingdom of God.”
— Brahma-vaivarta Purana

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura writes: “Just as service to the master is the fundamental function of the servant, so service to Vishnu is natural and inherent to the jiva (soul). This is called Vaishnavata (Vaishnavism), and every jiva is a Vaishnava.” This is a day when we can remember the Lord more deeply and try to serve the Vaishnavas. And if you are just beginning your journey into Vedic culture, start with the Bhagavad-gita. Nowhere else is the nature of the world, the nature of the soul, the different paths of yoga, and the highest path of devotion — bhakti — described so beautifully and completely. 🔗 Resources for studying the Bhagavad-gita: Srimad Bhagavad-gita — The Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute
By Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj 📖 Read online:
https://scsmathinternational.com/library/Scriptures/SrimadBhagavadGita/SSM-SrimadBhagavadGita.pdf 🎧 Bhagavad-gita with Sudarshan Prabhu https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZuvvsyPWFGQv-_8kdo9rDmjNlz9Mvm3_&si=Or0Z3n8HWga41JyE 🎧 Bhagavad-gita with Hrishikesh Maharaj (RUS)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtEHdWN4300

🍃 Pavitraropani Ekadashi, also known as Putrada Ekadashi, is one of the important Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar. This day is observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) of the Shravana month (July–August) in the Hindu lunar calendar. The name "Pavitraropani" is associated with the ritual of offering sacred threads (pavitra), which are placed on the murtis (deities) and around the necks of devotees as a sign of purification and devotion. This ritual symbolizes the purification of mind, body, and spirit. 🍃 According to legends, observing Pavitraropani Ekadashi brings spiritual purification and blessings, while also protecting a person from sinful actions. On this day, devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a strict fast, spending their time in prayer and reading sacred texts.

According to the Puranas, worshipping the Lord with Tulasi leaves carries immense spiritual power. Seeing Tulasi, touching her, offering prayers to her, and offering her leaves to the Lord are said to purify a person and help free them from fear, suffering, and the reactions of past actions. 🌿 It is said that one who faithfully offers Tulasi leaves at the lotus feet of the Lord receives the opportunity to develop pure devotion.

🌿 Śayana Ekādaśī, also known as Padma Ekādaśī, Deva-Śayanī Ekādaśī, or Viṣṇu-Śayanī Ekādaśī, marks the day when Lord Viṣṇu, together with the demigods, symbolically enters His divine sleep (yoga-nidrā). This day also marks the beginning of Dakṣiṇāyana—the Sun’s southward journey.

“One who observes a fast on this sacred Ekadashi destroys the accumulated reactions of past sins and becomes increasingly virtuous.”
— Brahma-vaivarta Purana 📖 The glories of every Ekadashi are described in the Vedic scriptures—the Puranas. Ekadashi is often called the mother and father of devotion to God. By observing this sacred fast on these auspicious days, we take another step on the path of awakening love for the Lord. 🍜 A complete fast or a water-only fast is considered most beneficial. If this is not possible, it is recommended to avoid grains and legumes, eating only simple vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Preparing meals at home is preferable. This day is especially favorable for spiritual practices, chanting the holy names, meditation, and studying sacred scriptures. Ekadashi occurs twice each lunar month, offering us a regular opportunity to purify our minds and deepen our spiritual consciousness.

In Kali-yuga—the age of quarrel and hypocrisy, when Vedic principles are diminished or greatly restricted, and when proper charity, ancient Vedic practices, and sacred ceremonies are rarely observed—how can people become purified? The scriptures give us a simple and merciful opportunity: by observing Ekadashi, one can become freed from the reactions of past sins. (Brahma-vaivarta Purana) 🕊️This is the most powerful of all Ekadashis—Nirjala Ekadashi, meaning "without water." Observing this fast strictly is said to bestow the same benefit as observing all 24 Ekadashis of the year.

Parama Ekadashi is one of the most powerful Ekadashis and occurs during the sacred Purushottama Month (Adhika Masa). The word “Parama” means “supreme” or “highest,” indicating the special spiritual potency of this holy day. 🌿 According to the Vedic scriptures, observing Parama Ekadashi helps free one from the reactions of past mistakes, purifies the heart, and awakens spiritual aspiration. It is said that even small efforts made for spiritual advancement on this day yield greatly multiplied results. 🙏 On this day it is especially auspicious to: 
• observe fasting according to one’s ability;
• spend more time in prayer, meditation, and mantra chanting;
• read sacred literature;
• engage in charity and selfless service;
• reflect on one’s true spiritual nature. In the Bhagavad-gītā, Lord Krishna explains that acts of sacrifice, austerity, and charity purify the heart. Therefore, Parama Ekadashi is considered an especially favorable time for inner growth and spiritual renewal.

🌹Padmini Ekadashi is an important day for spiritual practice. There are 24 Ekadashis in a year, but during Purushottama Month the number of Ekadashis increases to 26. Padmini Ekadashi comes only once every 3 years, and the power of this day is immense. 🪷Each Ekadashi is described as carrying a special spiritual potency that helps uproot certain anarthas, or unwanted qualities — everything opposed to devotion to God. It is also said that fasting on this sacred day can bless one with a virtuous son!☺️ 🙌 It is especially auspicious to observe a dry fast. If that is difficult, one may fast on water, or follow a simpler version by avoiding grains and legumes, while taking simple vegetables and nuts. It is best to prepare food at home. Spiritual practice, charity, chanting the holy names, and meditation are especially beneficial on this day. ❗️The Power of Charity on Ekadashi Charity on Ekadashi is a special means of both spiritual and material upliftment. In the Bhagavad-gītā (18.5) it is said: “One should never give up acts of sacrifice, charity, and austerity, for they purify even the great souls.” 🔹The most powerful charity is that which is given in the mode of goodness: 🔹Out of a sense of duty, without expectation of reward. 🔹At the proper time, in the proper place, and to worthy persons. If you would like to make a donation to support one of our Vedic temples, please contact me in a private message. Wishing everyone a blessed Padmini Ekadashi!🙏🪷 #PadminiEkadashi #Ekadashi #Bhajan

🪷 “Apara Ekadashi is the axe that cuts down the fully grown tree of sinful actions; it is the sun that rises before the darkness of one’s wicked deeds, and it is the lion stalking the deer of godlessness.” (Brahmanda Purana)

Mohini Ekadashi 🍃 🪷 Ekadashi is an important spiritual day observed each month on the eleventh day of the lunar phase, both during the waxing and waning moon. It is a time when devotees around the world fast, abstaining from grains and legumes, which helps purify both the body and the mind. The mind, being by nature not spiritual but material, is influenced by everything we consume—food, thoughts, and even our associations. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual practice, make donations, and listen to the teachings (katha) of spiritual masters. 🪷 Mohini Ekadashi, like all Ekadashis, is dedicated to serving the Lord. It is named so because on this day Lord Vishnu once assumed the form of Mohini Murti, a beautiful enchantress, and performed His divine pastime (lila) with the gods and demons as they were dividing the nectar of immortality—amrita. Devotees make offerings of sandalwood, sesame seeds, bright flowers, and fruits. Offering leaves of the sacred Tulasi plant is considered especially auspicious, as it is particularly dear to the Lord. On this day, devotees also worship Rama, one of His incarnations. 🪷 On this Ekadashi, special blessings are bestowed. When Ramachandra was separated from His wife Sita Devi, He suffered deeply. He asked the sage Vashistha what He should do to find peace and overcome His sorrow. Vashistha Muni replied that Mohini Ekadashi is specifically meant to relieve such suffering. By observing it, one can break free from the nets of illusion, overcome mental distress, and be liberated from sorrow and grief. #MohiniEkadashi #fasting #Rama

The word “Varuthini” can be translated as “that which gives protection” or “one who safeguards.” It is believed that observing a fast and offering worship on this day grants a person protection from evil, spiritual growth, removal of negative karma, and the blessings of Lord Vishnu. This Ekadashi is especially revered for its power to remove misfortune, illness, and fear, and to bestow success and prosperity. 📖 According to the Padma Purana, when King Mandata observed the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi, he was freed from all sins and attained Vaikuntha—the abode of Vishnu. It is also said in the scriptures that even those who simply hear about the glories of Varuthini Ekadashi gain merit equal to performing great sacrifices. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, it is recommended to observe a fast—ideally abstaining completely from food and water, or following a lighter fast that includes only water, fruits, and nuts. The morning begins with bathing and chanting mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu, especially the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.” Offerings of food, flowers, and lamps are also made to Him. Devotees often try to remain awake throughout the night, engaging in reading sacred texts and singing bhajans. On this day, it is especially important to maintain peace in thoughts and actions, show kindness, avoid lying, anger, and harsh behavior, and, if possible, perform acts of charity. #ekadashi #varuthini

Kamada Ekadashi possesses such purifying power that it bestows the highest merit on those who sincerely observe it. The Padma Purana confirms this effect of Ekadashi: "By fasting on Ekadashi in childhood, youth, and old age, one is undoubtedly freed from the suffering of material existence." 📕In the story of Kamada Ekadashi, we see an example of a wife observing Ekadashi for the benefit of her husband and giving him the fruits of her austerity, because the husband, due to a curse, has fallen into such a state that he is unable to observe Ekadashi himself. And if you also have a loved one whom you want to help, but they themselves are unable to observe Ekadashi for some reason, you can observe Ekadashi for them. 🕊️The one for whom fasting is done attains complete merit. By fasting for the benefit of her husband, a wife receives 100 times more benefit than by fasting for her own sake; her husband also receives benefit from fasting. This is the conclusion of great sages well versed in the scriptures." (Vayu Purana)