🪔 About Aja Ekadashi

While fulfilling a promise to Sage Vishvamitra, Harishchandra, a noble and just king of the Ikshvaku dynasty and Sri Ram's ancestor, was once reduced to poverty. Harishchandra had to sell his family, work at a cremation ground, and watch his only son die. But by observing Aja Ekadashi, King Harishchandra's family, wealth, and kingdom were restored.

Observing Aja Ekadashi with deep faith and devotion to Lord Vishnu purifies a devotee of past-life karma. One heartfelt prayer to Bhagavan can transform your life.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: 8-lettered Mantra Jap of Sri Hari

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Take a vow to observe Ekadashi fast with devotion.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Eat sattvic vegetarian food including fruits, milk, and dry fruits.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, and reading about Lord Vishnu.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • If following traditional Ekadashi rules, avoid grains.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.