Ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month  one during Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting to seek His blessings.Devotees take single meal in the afternoon a day before fasting day to make sure there is no residual food in the stomach the next day. Devotees keep strict fast on Ekadashi day and break the fast on next day only after sunrise.  Eating of all type of grains and cereals is prohibited during Ekadashi fasting. Devotees can choose to observe fasting without water or with only water or with only fruits, with one time food according to their will and capacity. However it should be decided before starting the fast. At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

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