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Ekadashi Tithi
Ekadashi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Ekadashi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Vishnu
Vrat / festival
Ekadashi Vrat (Nirjala / Phalahari) — Highly Meritorious
Significance
Ekadashi is the most beloved tithi of Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day leads to liberation (moksha) and destroys all the sins of one's life.
What to do
Observe fast, recite Vishnu Sahasranam, read Bhagavat, offer Tulsi
What to avoid
Eating rice, tamasic food, anger, telling lies
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Vishnu
Vrat / festival
Krishna Ekadashi Vrat — Vishnu Worship
Significance
Krishna Ekadashi (Nirjala, Yogini, etc.) is equally meritorious as Shukla Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu is greatly pleased by sincere devotion on this day.
What to do
Observe fast, recite Vishnu Sahasranam, worship Tulsi, read Bhagavat
What to avoid
Eating rice, tamasic food, lying
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.