Ekadashi 2020
The literal translation of the Sanskrit word, Ekadashi, is 'the eleventh’. The festival of Ekadashi refers to the eleventh day of a fortnight in a Hindu Lunar month. According to the Hindu calendar, there are two fortnights in a lunar month – one bright and the other dark. Thus, Ekadashi occurs twice in a month, once in the bright fortnight and then again once in the dark fortnight.
During the festival, devotees worship Lord Vishnu. A traditional ritual observed on Ekadashi is the Ekadashi vrat (a fast) kept by devotees to seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings. The Ekadashi Vrat spans for three days.
Devotees have a single meal a day in the afternoon before fasting, to make sure there is no residual food in their stomachs on the next day. The fast is broken after sunrise, on the day after the Ekadashi.
Different types of fast are observed on this day. Some choose to fast without water, some with water and some only eat fruits. It is believed that by fasting, one can become alert and attentive, and become more devoted towards God.
Ekadashi 2020 will be observed on 28 days. The following is the list of Ekadashi 2020-
| S.No. | Ekadashi | Krishna/Shukla Ekadashi | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pausha Putrada | Pausha Shukla Ekadashi | 6th January |
| 2 | Shattila | Magha Krishna Ekadashi | 20th January |
| 3 | Jaya | Magha Shukla Ekadashi | 5th February |
| 4 | Vijaya | Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi | 19th February |
| 5 | Amalaki | Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi | 6th March |
| 6 | Papmochani | Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi | 19th March |
| 7 | Vaishnava | Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi | 20th March |
| 8 | Kamada | Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi | 4th April |
| 9 | Varuthini | Vaishakha Krishna Ekadashi | 18th April |
| 10 | Mohini | Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi | 3rd May |
| 11 | Gauna Mohini/Vaishnava Mohini | Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi | 4th May |
| 12 | Apara | Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi | 18th May |
| 13 | Nirjala | Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi | 2nd June |
| 14 | Yogini | Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi | 17th June |
| 15 | Devshayani | Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi | 1st July |
| 16 | Kamika | Shravana Krishna Ekadashi | 16th July |
| 17 | Shravana Putrada | Shravana Shukla Ekadashi | 30th July |
| 18 | Aja | Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi | 15th August |
| 19 | Parsva | Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi | 29th August |
| 20 | Indira | Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi | 13th September |
| 21 | Padmini | Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi | 27th September |
| 22 | Parama | Kartika Krishna Ekadashi | 13th October |
| 23 | Papankusha | Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi | 27th October |
| 24 | Rama | Kartika Krishna Ekadashi | 11th November |
| 25 | Devutthana | Kartika Shukla Ekadashi | 25th November |
| 26 | Vaishnava Devautthana/Guruvayur | Kartika Shukla Ekadashi | 26th November |
| 27 | Utpanna | Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi | 11th December |
| 28 | Mokshada/ Vaikuntha | Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi | 25th December |
According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that Ekadashi and the movement of the moon have a direct impact on the human mind. During Ekadashi, our mind attains maximum efficiency, which gives us the ability to concentrate easily and successfully on tasks.
A special puja is also performed during the Festival. The Ekadashi Puja Vidhi is decided by astrologers, choosing the most auspicious time to perform prayers and chants.
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