Ekadashi holds great significance in the Hindu religion. The fast is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day. Ekadashi falls twice in a month, which means total of 24 Ekadashi falls in a year. People who follow Iskcon or are Vaishnavas consider the day very auspicious. Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, according to Hindu panchang.Anyone who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu can observe fast irrespective of age, gender and cast. It is believed that one who observes fast with complete devotion gets blessed with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. At last, they get salvation and go to Vaikunth dham or Vishnu dham, an adobe of Lord Vishnu.Rituals one can follow on EkadashiWake up early in the morning, and take a bath before going ahead with rituals.It is also said that devotees should not use soap or body wash especially on Ekadashi.Clean the temple in the house and idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi.Lighten up diya, offer sweets, panchamarit and tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu. It is prohibited to pluck tulsi leaves on Ekadashi, so devotees can pluck them a day before.One can chant Om Namo Bhagwate VasudevayaEating rice on this is prohibited, according to Hindu mythology.Break your fast after bhog and prayer in the evening with satvik food, fruits and milk.Dates of Ekadashi that will fall in the second half of 2023:July 13, 2023, Thursday: Kamika EkadashiJuly 29, 2023, Saturday: Padmini EkadashiAugust 12, 2023, Saturday: Parama EkadashiAugust 27, 2023, Sunday: Shravana Putrada EkadashiSeptember 10, 2023, Sunday: Aja EkadashiSeptember 25, 2023, Monday: Parsva EkadashiOctober 10, 2023, Tuesday: Indira EkadashiOctober 25, 2023, Wednesday: Papankusha EkadashiNovember 9, 2023, Thursday: Rama EkadashiNovember 23, 2023, Thursday: Devutthana EkadashiDecember 8, 2023, Friday: Utpanna EkadashiDecember 22, 2023, Friday: Mokshada Ekadashi
