What is Ekakashi Puja
Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of every lunar fortnight (Shukla & Krishna Paksha) and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
In the Vedic and Puranic tradition, Ekadashi is not just a fasting day — it is a karmic reset point, where:
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The mind is restrained
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The senses are regulated
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Vishnu is invoked through naam, dhyan, and puja
Ekadashi Puja includes:
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Sankalp (your name, gotra, intention)
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Vishnu invocation
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Vishnu Sahasranama / naam japa
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Tulsi offering (essential in Vishnu worship)
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Aarti and completion
It is traditionally observed for karmic cleansing, discipline, and spiritual elevation.
When This Was Performed — and What Followed
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In the Mahabharata (Anushasana Parva), Bhishma instructs Yudhishthira to recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, after which it is described as a means to attain peace, stability, and protection from difficulties
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In the Vishnu Purana, devotees worship Lord Vishnu through offerings and devotion to sustain dharma, after which order is maintained and life proceeds in alignment with righteousness
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In the Bhagavata Purana, continuous remembrance and offering to Lord Vishnu is emphasized as a path of sustenance and protection, after which devotees experience stability, clarity, and preservation of what they have attained
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In Vaishnava temple traditions, Archana is performed using the 108 or 1000 names of Vishnu with offerings like tulsi, after which it is believed to maintain continuity, remove subtle disturbances, and protect ongoing progress
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These references reflect that VishnuArchan is undertaken not just to begin or correct, but to sustain — ensuring that what is established remains stable, protected, and aligned over time.
Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
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Sankalp is taken with name, gotra, and intention
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Lord Vishnu is invoked through Kalash or murti sthapana
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Tulsi leaves are offered during each invocation (essential offering to Vishnu)
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Vishnu Sahasranama or naam japa is recited
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Fasting Sankalp (vrat sankalp) is included where applicable
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The ritual concludes with Aarti and offering
When to Consider Doing Ekadashi Puja
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When you are putting in effort but nothing is moving forward — Ekadashi is observed to reduce unseen resistance and create movement
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When the same issue keeps repeating (financial, personal, or work-related) — it is undertaken to break recurring patterns
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When you feel mentally cluttered or unable to take clear decisions — Ekadashi helps stabilise thought and improve clarity
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When discipline is slipping (habits, routine, focus) — it acts as a reset point to regain control
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Before starting something important or making a key decision — it is observed to align actions with the right direction
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When there is no clear external problem, but things feel off or unsettled — Ekadashi helps restore internal balance
How the Ritual Is Conducted
Process
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Booking is received with your Sankalp details (name, gotra, intention)
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Conducted at temple sites in Haridwar following Ekadashi tradition
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Performed by experienced pandits as per Vishnu Puja and Ekadashi vidhi
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Your Sankalp is invoked before the ritual begins
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Vishnu naam japa / Sahasranama is performed along with offerings
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Tulsi and prasad are offered on your behalf during the ritual
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The ritual concludes with Aarti and completion of Sankalp
Recording
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Personal Ekadashi Puja→ Individual recording of your ritual is shared
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Samuhik Ekadashi Puja→ Shared recording of the scheduled ritual is provided
Prasad
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Prasad is prepared as part of the Ekadashi offering
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Offerings are made with your Sankalp during the Puja
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Blessings are conveyed upon completion
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Delivery timelines may vary based on location
Offering format
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Personal Ekadashi Puja→ Dedicated sankalp with focused offering
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Samuhik Ekadashi Puja→ Collective sankalp with shared offerings
