However it follows same Ekadasi and Parana (time to break Ekadasi fasting) rules as those followed by GCal. However it should be decided before starting the fast.įollowing Ekadasi list for ISKCON has been created independent of Gaurabda Calendar or GCal published by GBC Vaisnava Calendar Committee of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Eating of all type of grains and cereals is prohibited during Ekadashi fasting.ĭevotees can choose to observe fasting without water, with only water, with only fruits, with one time latex food according to their will and body power. Devotees keep strict fast on Ekadashi day and break the fast on next day only after sunrise. Devotees take single meal in the afternoon a day before fasting day to make sure there is no residual food in the stomach on next day.
Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting to seek His blessings.Įkadashi fasting spans for three days. There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month, one during Gaura Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha. Ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11 th Tithi in Hindu calendar.
