Annada (Aja) Ekadashi is observed in the month of Bhadrapada.
Legend
In ancient times there lived a great king. He was very pious and noble. But by the will of fate he lost his kingdom, and he also had to sell his wife and son. And he himself became a servant of a fallen animal abuser, who sent him to work in a crematorium undressing the dead people.
But, despite his low position, in his soul he was still as noble. Several years passed, one day, reflecting on his situation and asking himself what to do next, he saw a holy sage passing by.
The emperor approached him and told his sad story. The sage listened attentively and in response told about the glory of Annada Ekadashi. And after the emperor finished observing this fast, he was freed from all his sins, regained his kingdom and reunited with his family.
Benefits
From a spiritual point of view, those who observe Annada Ekadashi will be freed from the consequences of all sinful acts.From a physiological point of view, the benefit of conducting Annada Ekadashi day is as follows: a vacuum is formed in the digestive tract under the influence of hunger, counteracting the lunar attraction, and when exiting the fast on the following day, there is a powerful removal of toxins from the body.
List of prohibited foods
- Legumes
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggplants
- Cabbage
- Eggs
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Tomatoes and tomato sauces
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Asafoetida
- Sea salt
- Vegetable oil (except olive oil)
- Honey
Fried and fatty foods cannot be eaten immediately after the end of the fast.
List of permitted foods
- Fruits
- Dried fruits
- Vegetables and root vegetables (except beets)
- Dairy products
- Nuts (except betel)
- Water
Taking homeopathic medicines is not considered a violation of the fast.
Contraindications
- It is not advisable for children under 8 years old to perform Ekadashi.
- Ekadashi is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, the sick and people with health problems. Spiritual work is prescribed for them: donations, chanting, reading sacred books.
- Ekadashi cannot be performed if diagnosed:
Date and time of entry-exit for different cities
| City | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|
| Time of entry and exit for Moscow | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:16 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:18 to 7:48 |
| Time of entry and exit for St. Petersburg | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:32 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:34 to 8:04 |
| Time of entry and exit for Yekaterinburg | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:41 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:43 to 8:13 |
| Time of entry and exit for Krasnoyarsk | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:34 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:36 to 8:06 |
| Time of entry and exit for Novosibirsk | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 6:17 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 6:18 to 8:48 |
| Time of entry and exit for Krasnodar | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:35 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:36 to 8:06 |
| Time of entry and exit for Veliky Novgorod | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 5:33 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 5:35 to 8:05 |
| Time of entry and exit for Nizhny Novgorod | August 23, 2022 Tuesday 4:49 | August 24, 2022 Wednesday from 4:51 to 7:21 |
