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What Is Ekadashi? Meaning, Importance, Fasting Rules & Types

Ekadashi (Sanskrit: एकादशी, meaning “the eleventh”) is the eleventh lunar day in the Hindu calendar. It comes twice every month, once during the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) and once during the waning moon (Krishna Paksha). It is one of the most important fasting days in Hinduism, especially for devotees of Lord Vishnu. On...

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