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Aja ekadashi 2025: According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Aja Ekadashi. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and by doing this one gets freedom from all sins and brings happiness and prosperity in life. This year, the fast of Aja Ekadashi will be observed on 19 August 2025 (Tuesday) and Paran will be held on 20 August 2025 (Wednesday). According to religious beliefs, if the devotees who do not follow the rules or make a mistake, then the complete result of the fast is not found. Therefore, while keeping the fast of Aja Ekadashi, it is necessary to take special care of some things.Do not eat rice by mistakeEven forgetting rice on Aja Ekadashi, do not touch rice, it is believed that eating rice on this day can break the fast. Therefore, no matter what form, avoid consuming rice on this day.Avoid tamasic food During Ekadashi fast, only satvik diet should be taken. On this day, the intake of garlic, onion, meat, alcohol and other tamasic foods is completely prohibited. Maintaining the purity of the mind and body is the basic basis of the success of the fast.Avoid doing evil to othersFasting means not only to renounce food, but it is equally important to keep the mind and word pure. Avoid someone condemning, evil or lying on this day. Try Lord Vishnu by distance from anger and malice.Avoid cutting hair and nails According to religious beliefs, it is inauspicious to cut a haircut, nail cutting and shaving on Ekadashi. By doing this, the fruit of the fast can be destroyed.Do not touch basil Tulsi is very dear to Lord Vishnu, but it is believed that touching Tulsi or breaking his leaves is forbidden on Ekadashi. It is believed that Tulsi Mata also observes fast on this day. If you want to use Tulsi in worship, then break the leaves a day in advance.Do not sleep during the day Sleeping during the day of fasting is considered inauspicious. On this day, remember, worship and meditate on Lord Vishnu as much as possible. If possible, wake up overnight and do the kirtan and awakening of Lord Vishnu.