Prathamaikādaśī - Yogic & Vedic Heritage FESTIVALS OF BHARATA

Prathamaikadasi is one of the most important festivals observed in our country. The Ekadasi which falls in the suklapaksha of the month of Asha?ha is called by this name. This festival is also called by names such as Ekadasi, festival of fasting, mahaikadasi, sayani etc. This happens to be a very important parva observed by virtuous people of all the var?as and Asramas, and people belonging to all sects such as Saiva, Vaish?ava etc.