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- proper noun Hinduism The
eleventh day (tithi ) of the lunar fortnight (paksha ) of every lunar month in the Hinducalendar .
Etymologies
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Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays he may be shaved, but not if the day happens to be the new moon, full moon, or the Ashtami or Ekadashi, that is the eighth or eleventh day of the fortnight.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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Amit Dave/Reuters People are silhouetted against fireworks during 'Dev Ekadashi' celebrations, a festival dedicated to Hindu Lord Vishnu near the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Nov. 6.
India in Pictures 2011
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Ekadeshayanne papani vasanti viz. all sins reside in ANNA on the day of Ekadashi.
Sense & Sensuality 2009
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Mr. Korke states, a simple form of wedding which may be gone through without consulting a Brahman on the Ekadashi or eleventh of Kartik
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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According to Hindu mythology the river is the daughter of Sage Vashist, and bathing in the waters of the Gomati on Ekadashi (the eleventh day of the Sanatana Dharma-Hindu calendar) can wash away one's sins.
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According to Hindu mythology the river is the daughter of Sage Vashist, and bathing in the waters of the Gomati on Ekadashi
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Ekadashi, daily performance of puja, offering prasadam, visiting a mandir everyday, singing kirtans extolling the glory of God.
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"During Shivaratri (starting from Ekadashi) we offer foods to more than 5,000 people including saints who come from India and various parts of Nepal and pilgrims too," said Mohan Baba, the ashram's supervisor.
News Prasish Maharjan 2010
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Bhakti observance of rituals outlined by Vitthalnathji, eg, celebrating Ramnavmi, Janmashtami, Ekadashi, daily performance of puja, offering prasadam, visiting a mandir everyday, singing kirtans extolling the glory of God.
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On Ekadashi, villagers assemble at the Devki-Krishna temple to sing bhajans (devotional songs) for two consecutive days.
The Times of India 2010
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