Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi
Ekadashi occurs twice a month — on Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi (24-26 per year). It is Lord Vishnu's most beloved vrat. According to Padma Purana, abstaining from grains on Ekadashi destroys all sins. Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) is considered the greatest.
Shukla & Krishna Ekadashi every month (once every 15 days)
Morning worship
🪔 Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Vishnu idol/Shaligram/photo
- Tulsi leaves
- Panchamrit
- Yellow flowers, garland
- Sandalwood, akshata, kumkum
- Ghee lamp, incense
- Fruits for parana
📋 Puja Procedure — Steps
Step 1: दशमी सायंकाल (पूर्व-तैयारी)
On the evening before Ekadashi (Dashami), eat a sattvic meal. Do not eat grains at night.
Step 2: एकादशी व्रत-संकल्प
Bathe and take sankalp with "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya." Complete abstinence from grains (rice, wheat, dal) all day. Observe fruit-fast or nirjala.
Step 3: विष्णु पूजा
Perform Panchamrit abhishek of Vishnu/Shaligram. Offer Tulsi, yellow flowers, sandalwood. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Vishnu Stotram.
Step 4: रात्रि-जागरण
On Ekadashi night, stay awake singing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Vishnu.
Step 5: द्वादशी पारण
Break the fast during the paran time on Dwadashi. First consume Tulsi water or Panchamrit, then eat grains.
🕉️ Main Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya ।
✅ Benefits of this Puja
Ekadashi Vrat destroys all sins, grants Vishnulok, cures diseases, fulfils wishes, and advances spiritual growth. Regular fasting also detoxifies the body.