Dedicated to God Vishnu, Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the eleventh day of a fortnight in a Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi dates in September 2011 – 8th and 23rd. Fasting from sunrise to next day morning sunrise is generally observed by many Hindus. Some observe the fast from the start time of Ekadasi Tithi and break the fast at the beginning of Dwadasi Tithi.
The September 8, 2011 Ekadasi is known asParivartini Ekadasi. It is also known as Jaljhulni Ekadasi.The September 23, 2011 Ekadashi is known asIndira Ekadasi. (Majority of regions)
September 24, 2011 – Indira Ekadasi (Bhagavath) (Only in certain calendars in Maharashtra )
The preparation for Ekadashi fasting begins on the Dasami day – the day before Ekadasi. On the Ekadasi day, devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses and performing pujas.
There are also devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk.
The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.
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