Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP

Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP, July 20, 2021

Sayana Ekadasi (Shayani Ekadasi) (lit. “sleeping eleventh”) or Maha-ekadasi (lit. “The great eleventh”) or Prathama-ekadasi (lit. “The first eleventh”) or Padma Ekadasi, Devshayani Ekadasi or Devpodhi Ekadasi is the eleventh lunar day (Ekadasi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla paksha) of the Vedic month of Ashadha (June – July). Thus, it is also known as Ashadhi
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Yogini Ekadasi

Yogini Ekadasi and the TOVP

The 11th day of Krishna Paksha (Moon’s waning Phase) in the month Ashada (June – July) is observed as Yogini Ekadasi. It is considered a very auspicious and rewarding day to fulfill one’s wishes and destroy all the sins of a lifetime. This day is also known as Ashadi Ekadasi, and observing vrata (vow) on
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Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Launch of the Pankajanghri Das Seva Campaign

Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Launch of the Pankajanghri Das Seva Campaign

The most auspicious and powerful Pandava Nirjala ekadasi is approaching on June 20 (US)/June 21 (India and parts of US). Observing a full fast, including water, on this one ekadasi is equal to observing all others. And additionally, giving charity on this ekadasi leads to “imperishable” results. Srila Vyasadeva said to Bhima, “Oh Bhima, Lord
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Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP

Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP June 6 (India)/June 5 (US)

While fasting and increasing one’s japa and hearing and chanting about the Lord are foundational principles of ekadasi, giving in charity for the service of Lord Vishnu and His devotees is equally as beneficial for grhasthas. The TOVP Fundraising Department would therefore like to encourage devotees to use this auspicious day of Apara Ekadasi as
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