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
Dashami Evening (Preparation)
On the evening before Ekadashi (Dashami), eat a sattvic meal. Do not eat grains at night.
Ekadashi Vrat Sankalp
Bathe and take sankalp with "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya." Complete abstinence from grains (rice, wheat, dal) all day. Observe fruit-fast or nirjala.
Vishnu Puja
Perform Panchamrit abhishek of Vishnu/Shaligram. Offer Tulsi, yellow flowers, sandalwood. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Vishnu Stotram.
Ratri Jagaran (Night Vigil)
On Ekadashi night, stay awake singing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Vishnu.
Dwadashi Parana (Breaking the Fast)
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, relieves illness, fulfils wishes, and advances spiritual growth. Regular fasting also detoxifies the body.
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi performed and what is the muhurat?
Shukla & Krishna Ekadashi every month (once every 15 days) — Morning worship
What samagri (items) are needed for Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi?
Vishnu idol/Shaligram/photo, Tulsi leaves, Panchamrit, Yellow flowers, garland, Sandalwood, akshata, kumkum, Ghee lamp, incense, Fruits for parana
Which mantra is chanted during Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi?
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya ।
What are the benefits of Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi?
Ekadashi Vrat destroys all sins, grants Vishnulok, relieves illness, fulfils wishes, and advances spiritual growth. Regular fasting also detoxifies the body.