Tithi 11bhadra
Shukla Ekadashi
शुक्ल एकादशी
Presiding deity: Vishnu
Tithi Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
Each month's Shukla Ekadashi has unique name + significance — Devshayani (Ashadha SE: Vishnu sleeps), Devuthani/Prabodhini (Kartik SE: Vishnu wakes), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Margashirsha SE: heaven gates open), Putrada (Pausha/Shravan SE: for sons). 24 ekadashis/year total (12 shukla + 12 krishna).
Krishna Paksha (waning)
N/A — see krishna-ekadashi.
Best for
- + Ekadashi vrat (most powerful Vishnu fast)
- + Vishnu sahasranama path
- + Tulsi worship
- + Charity
- + Pilgrimage
Avoid for
- - Eating rice
- - Eating grains/lentils
- - Cutting nails/hair
- - Sexual activity
- - Anger
Fasting tradition
Nirjala (waterless) preferred; phalahar (fruits + milk + nuts) for moderate; chant Om Namo Narayanaya; break on Dwadashi at sunrise with tulsi water.
Major festivals on this tithi
Devshayani, Devuthani, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Putrada Ekadashi, Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Nirjala Ekadashi