Rama Ekadashi
Preceding Diwali, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Rama) and Lord Vishnu for immense prosperity.
Essays on Sanatana Dharma, astronomical science behind Hindu festivals, temple architecture, and practical Vedic philosophy.
Preceding Diwali, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Rama) and Lord Vishnu for immense prosperity.
Bestows limitless (Apara) wealth, glory, and absolution from grave sins.
The most rigorous fasting without water, granting the merit of all twenty-four annual Ekadashis.
Eradicates physical ailments, cleanses bodily impurities, and bestows good health.
Commencement of Chaturmasya as Lord Vishnu enters cosmic yogic slumber in Ksheerasagara.
Removes all accumulated sins and cleanses past karmic afflictions, concluding the Vedic annual cycle.
First Ekadashi of the Hindu New Year, fulfilling all noble righteous desires (Kama).
Protective shield (Varutha) against misfortunes, bringing immense spiritual merit equal to golden donation.
Commemorates Lord Vishnu manifesting as divine enchantress Mohini to protect the cosmic Amrit.
Pausha Shukla Ekadashi fasting observed for the blessing of righteous progeny and spiritual fulfillment.
Sacred observance involving six religious uses of sesame (Tila) seeds for purification and forgiveness.
Ekadashi observed in Magha Shukla paksha bestowing victory over negative tendencies and liberation from ghosts.
Auspicious Ekadashi granting unshakeable victory over obstacles, historically observed by Sri Rama.
Celebrates the sacred Amla tree, embodiment of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, granting prosperity.
The holiest month in the Hindu calendar dedicated to daily morning river baths, deeparadhana, Somavara fasting, and Vanabhojanam.
Mukkoti Ekadashi when Vaikuntha Dvara opens; Tirumala and all Vishnu temples feature northern door darshan conferring Moksha.
Midnight birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, with butter offerings and Dahi Handi.
Divine incarnation of Lord Narasimha at twilight to protect Prahlada and vanquish Hiranyakashipu.