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Why do we fast in Ekadashi?

The fast of Ekadashi is one of the most popular fasts in Hindu culture. Ekadashi fast is a way to purify our soul and get ready to attain our actuality through Moksha. With this holy practice, we can get away from the effects of malefic planetary Yoga and find true happiness. Though this fast can be observed with all Hindus, yet it is mainly preferred by the ones who keep faith in Lord Vishnu. This fast is observed on the eleventh lunar day from the Hindu calendar month’s lunar cycle.   Ekadashi fast & its significance – This fast is dedicated to Vishnu Ji – Hindu Lord and is a great and proven ritualistic practice to cleanse our body and soul. As per Hinduism, the Lunar phase has two different phases in which one is called Krishna Paksha, and another is termed as Shukla Paksha. Each paksha has 14 days. The 11th day of a Paksha is termed as Ekadashi. On this day, people in the Hindu religion prefer fasting/Vrat, and this fasting is called Ekadashi Fast . Not just in India but