Ekadashi Vrata (एकादशी व्रत) is the practice of fasting on Ekadashi — the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each lunar fortnight (paksha) in the Hindu calendar. There are 24 Ekadashis in a year — 12 in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) and 12 in the dark half (Krishna Paksha). The practice honors Lord Vishnu and is considered one of the most powerful vratas (vows) in Hinduism. The name "Ekadashi" means "eleven" — the 11th lunar day. The vrata involves fasting (upavasa), devotional practices, and night vig
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