Devout followers of the Hare Krishna tradition are used to the idea of enthusiastically celebrating their spirituality through chanting, dancing and feasting! The feasting is such an important part of our tradition, that we have become known as the “kitchen religion”!
Now every fortnight, we observe Ekadasi, a day of prayer and meditation. On this day we fast (or simplify our meals and abstain from grains and beans), and spend extra time reading the scriptures and chanting the auspicious Hare Krishna mantra.
Once a year, we honour Pandava-Nirjala Ekadasi wherein, on this auspicious day, devotees do a complete fast from all food, even from water! The purpose of this day is to spend more time in focusing on feeding our spiritual needs! On this auspicious day of Pandava-Nirajala Ekadasi, we encourage you all to come to the temple for sometime and spend time in chanting and praying! We also encourage you to come out for the Bhagavad Gita Seminar tonight and enjoy learning about the practical applications of the Bhagavad Gita!
Happy Pandava-Nirjala Ekadasi!