Ekadashi and Types of Ekadashi Information in Simple Language

Which Foods to eat during Ekadashi Vrat Fasting

We eat these food during Ekadashi Vrat which include fruits , Dairy foods , Vegetables , Fasting Staples , Nuts & Seeds , Sweeteners and Spices.

Satvik Foods that we eat during Ekadashi Vrat

Bananas, apples, pears, pomegranates, and papayas are the fruits which are satvik as told by our old people and it is followed in our satara and pune region of Maharashtra.

I have seen Varkari Samapradya Devotees means Vitthal Bhakts observe Nirjala fast meaning NO WATER and NO FOOD on Ekadashi , my Grandmother use to observe Nirjala Fast when she was young later in her old age she started eating only Satvik Food.

Other Foods that we can eat during Ekadashi Vrat

We can consume of Desi Cow which will be Organic Milk, Curd (yogurt), Paneer, and Makkhan (Butter).
In vegtables we eat Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes (shakarkandi), Pumpkins, and some people also eat cucumbers ,but we do not.
Afternoon Fasting food in Maharstra is Sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls), Singhara atta (water chestnut flour), and makhana (fox nuts) , so we eat Sabudana Khichdi, Singhara atta Puri and Sabudana Kheer.
We can eat nuts and seeds like Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews , in Marathwada people eat sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
For sweet dish we can use Jaggery and Honey.

Which foods we do not eat during Ekadashi Vrat as per Satara - Pune Culture

In Grains and Cereals we do not eat Rice, Wheat, Barley, Oats, and Maize , All types od Dal's are not allowed , Onions and Garlic are strictly not allowed.
Meat , Eggs are not allowed in Ekadashi Vrat , Fish and Sea Food are also not allowed.

What can be eatan on Ekadashi Fast ?

Only Satvik Foods must be eaten on Ekdashi as it clears out all Tamasic Energy from our body and Rajasic Energy is created so that we can do our work with more energy and enthusiasm and we can also do our spiritual practices with more devotion and dedication.

Can I eat Chapati in Ekadashi Vrat ?

Wheat is not eaten in Ekadashi Vrat , while ending the Vrat we eat Wheat Chapati or Wheat Puri but if you following the Vrat please do not eat.

Can I eat Curd in Ekadashi Vrat ?

We eat only Organic Desi Cow Curd in Ekadashi Vrat we call Vrat as Ekadashi Upvas , Buffalo Curd is not eaten in our region in our Satara village even packed Curd - Dahi is not eaten.

Can I eat Potato in Ekadashi Vrat ?

Yes , Potato can be eaten but no masala is added only it is fired in ghee or ground nut oil and eaten with Rajgira Aata Puri and Potato is added in Sabudana Khichdi.

Can we eat Bananas in Ekadashi Vrat

Big Big Yes to Banaas in Ekadashi Vrat , one of the most comman food eaten - We eat Bananas like by peeling it , Banana No Masala Chips and Banana Milk Shake and Banana with Curd , Banana is stuffed in Rajgira Puri and fired in Ghee or Groundnut Oil.

Know the Main Reasons and Benefits of Keeping Vrat on Ekadashi

I have seen many Hindu poeple from different states of India who eat non-veg but follow Ekadashi Vrat and seen many Hindus who are eat Veg and also follow Ekadashi Vrat I have asked many people so I found out these reasons some are attached to God and Some to Science but I was convinced by all of the reasons and Benefits that they told me.

Our Guru from Wai in Satara in Khavli Village told me that we eat veg and non-veg with all kinds of fast food with Masala some people drink and smoke but following Vrat detach our body from all these things atleast keep yourself away from these things to body , Just attach with our God and Pray , Chant and eat only Satvik Food.

Once I met on Uncle in Swami Samarth Math in Dadar he told me that on Ekadashi Planets Gravity is full is high so we have to fast and just have water so our body will be light , that uncle said that our body has connections with universe , later I searched this on Internet and he was 100% right.

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