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
दशमी सायंकाल (पूर्व-तैयारी)
On the evening before Ekadashi (Dashami), eat a sattvic meal. Do not eat grains at night.
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.
विष्णु पूजा
Perform Panchamrit abhishek of Vishnu/Shaligram. Offer Tulsi, yellow flowers, sandalwood. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Vishnu Stotram.
रात्रि-जागरण
On Ekadashi night, stay awake singing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Vishnu.
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.
