What to eat and what not to eat on Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is a very powerful day to make progress in spirituality. During fasting days rice, whole wheat flour, pulses, cereal grains, onion, garlic etc are not eaten. Fruits, sabudana, makhana, milk and flours like singhare ka atta, kuttu ka atta, rajgira ka atta are consumed.

What should not be eaten on Ekadashi?

They must not consume rice, barley, wheat, gram, moong and urad dal on Dashami as these seven grains are considered pious and worshipped on this day. Foods that are heavy on digestion such as sabudana, chips, bananas or fried items are prohibited. Drinks like water, fruit juice and milk are allowed.

Is coffee allowed on Ekadasi?

Coffee is considered to be a foreign drink by the scriptures. You should avoid drinking coffee on Ekadashi.

Can we eat khichdi on Ekadashi?

So it is suggested for the people in Kalyug to fast on the Ekadashi and avoid all kind of grains including rice to save themselves from physical distress. The scientific reason says that having rice or any grain on Ekadashi can cause trouble to your body due to the position of the moon.

Can we have chai on Ekadashi?

Those who observe the fasting of ekadashi, should abstain from consuming grains, vegetables, or cereals. Therefore, the answer to this question is that yes, one can drink tea in ekadashi fast.

Can we eat Amla in Ekadashi fast?

Ekadashi fasting is broken by eating amla, one gets unbroken good fortune, health and child happiness. 3- Rice must be eaten at the end of Ekadashi fast. It is forbidden to eat rice on Ekadashi fasting, but it is considered best to eat rice on Dwadashi.

Can I wash clothes on Ekadashi?

Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi may take a dip in the holy waters. While the rest can rise early and take a bath. After taking a bath, wear fresh and clean clothes.

Can we eat ajwain in fast?

Spices – Table Salt or regular namak is not allowed. Haldi (turmeric), Garam Masala, Curry powder, Dhaniya powder (Coriander powder), Sarso or Rai (Mustard seeds), Hing (Asafetida) are not allowed either. Some people use Ajwain (carom seeds) and some not. Alcohol, Eggs and Non Vegetarian is strictly prohibited.

Can POHA be eaten on Ekadashi?

So as per Shastra i read , Rice shall not be offered or eaten at ekadashi, and ur poha is actually a form of rice only.

Can we eat green chilli in Ekadashi?

sure way is to fast completely. Water of course can be taken. Except if you wish to do Nirjala Fast. * One who is very strictly observing Ekadashi should avoid all spices except pepper, rock salt and cumin (jeera).

Can I cut my hair in ekadashi?

no such thing prohibits.

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