🪔 About Bhadrakali Ekadashi

Today, Ma Kali appeared on Earth to destroy Adharm.

In Orissa, this day is called Jalakrida (water sport) Ekadashi, as the deities of the Jagannath Temple symbolically play with turmeric and sandalwood water before being taken in a procession.

In some parts of India, this Ekadashi is also known as Apara Ekadashi. Invoke the thousand sacred names of Lord Vishnu today and invite his grace into your life.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Sahasranaam Abhishekam of Sri Hari (30 min.)

  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.