Vijaya Ekadashi is observed in the Phalguna month. “Vijaya” means victory in Sanskrit.
Legend
Prevailing in exile, God and his Goddess took the form of humans. A demonic being kidnapped the Goddess, greatly upsetting God. He didn’t know what to do and began searching for allies to fight the demon. The monkey god agreed to help, together they gathered a huge army and set off towards the demonic being’s dwelling.
On their way, they encountered an obstacle in the form of a large ocean that could not be crossed. Seeking a way to cross the water, they were advised to consult a holy sage who lived nearby.
When the gods came to the sage and asked for advice on their problem, he told them to observe the sacred Vijaya Ekadashi, for those who observe it gain the strength to overcome all obstacles in their path.
So they did. After observing the fast, the gods easily overcame the impassable waters and defeated the demonic being.
Benefits
From a spiritual point of view, those who observe Vijaya Ekadashi will achieve success in this life and the next.From a physiological point of view, the benefits of observing Vijaya Ekadashi are as follows: a vacuum is formed in the digestive tract under the influence of hunger, counteracting lunar attraction, and upon breaking the fast 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;
- Onions;
- Mushrooms;
- Asafoetida;
- Sea salt;
- Vegetable oil (except olive oil);
- Honey.
Fried and fatty foods cannot be eaten immediately after the fast ends.
List of Allowed Foods
- Fruits;
- Dried fruits;
- Vegetables and root vegetables (except beets);
- Dairy products;
- Nuts (except betel nuts);
- Water.
Taking homeopathic medicines is not considered a violation of the fast.
Contraindications
- It is not advisable for children under 8 years old to observe 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 observed if diagnosed:
Entry and Exit Times for Different Cities
| City | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|
| Entry and exit time for Moscow | February 16, 2023 Thursday 7:52 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 7:50 to 10:20 |
| Entry and exit time for St. Petersburg | February 16, 2023 Thursday 8:34 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 8:32 to 11:02 |
| Entry and exit time for Yekaterinburg | February 16, 2023 Thursday 8:24 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 8:21 to 10:51 |
| Entry and exit time for Krasnoyarsk | February 17, 2023 Friday 8:10 | February 18, 2023 Saturday from 8:07 to 10:37 |
| Entry and exit time for Novosibirsk | February 16, 2023 Thursday 8:49 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 8:47 to 11:17 |
| Entry and exit time for Krasnodar | February 16, 2023 Thursday 7:24 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 7:22 to 9:52 |
| Entry and exit time for Veliky Novgorod | February 16, 2023 Thursday 8:26 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 8:23 to 10:53 |
| Entry and exit time for Nizhny Novgorod | February 16, 2023 Thursday 7:28 | February 17, 2023 Friday from 7:26 to 9:56 |
