A Complete Guide to All 24 Ekadashis in the Hare Krishna Tradition

We are honored to announce the release of:

Ekadashi Recipes & Sacred Observance: A Complete Guide to All 24 Ekadashis in the Hare Krishna Tradition
By Chandra-Vadana Chaitanya Dāsa

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPNRW3KR

100% of Book Royalties Support The Bhakti House

Every single royalty from this book directly supports:

• Friday Night Kirtan
• Saturday Rest & Retreat (R&R)
• Sunday Satsang & Feast
• Community outreach
• Devotional education
• Sacred space preservation
• The growth of Krishna consciousness in Jackson and beyond

When you purchase this book, you are not simply buying a devotional manual.

You are supporting a living Bhakti community.

A Complete Ekadashi Cookbook — And Much More

Many devotees will purchase this book for the recipe section alone.

And that is completely valid.

If you’ve ever asked:

• “What do I actually cook on Ekadashi?”
• “Is this flour allowed?”
• “What’s the difference between sama rice and real rice?”
• “What are safe grain substitutes?”
• “How do I cook for Ekadashi twice every month without repeating the same thing?”

This book solves that.

A Full Ekadashi Recipe Collection

This is not a small add-on section.

It includes a full devotional cooking library, including:

• Sabudana Khichdi (Ekadashi Tapioca Pilaf)
• Buckwheat (Kuttu) Flatbread
• Rajgira (Amaranth) Paratha
• Sama Rice (Barnyard Millet) Pulao
• Sabudana Vada
• Singhara (Water Chestnut Flour) Poori
• Ekadashi Jeera Paneer
• Farali Kofta in Ekadashi Red Gravy
• Peanut Chutney
• Sweet Potato Kheer
• Rajgira Halwa
• Coconut Ladoo
• Fruit & Cream Parfait
• Temple-style yogurt preparations
• Rock salt seasoning guidance

These recipes are:

✔ Grain-free
✔ Bean-free
✔ Suitable for offering
✔ Temple-aligned
✔ Practical for home use

This makes the book a dependable Ekadashi cookbook you can use for years.

Ingredient Clarity Section (Extremely Helpful)

One of the most valuable features is the dedicated:

Ekadashi Ingredient Reference Section

It clearly explains:

• Roots & tubers
• Fruits
• Dairy
• Nuts & seeds
• Allowed flours
• Grain substitutes
• Rock salt usage
• Practical substitutions

No more confusion.

No more guessing.

No more debating what is or isn’t acceptable.

Beyond Recipes: The Theology of Ekadashi

While many will buy this book for the recipes, its foundation is deeply scriptural.

The book includes:

Part I — Foundations

• What is Ekadashi?
• Understanding the Vaishnava lunar calendar
• What is a tithi?
• Why grains are avoided
• The eleven senses connection
• Scriptural origins in Padma Purāṇa
• Hari-bhakti-vilāsa authority
• Levels of observance (Nirjala → anukalpa)
• How to properly break the fast (Parana)
• Ekadashi and the Holy Name
• Practical observance in modern life

This section removes the mystery and grounds Ekadashi in śāstra and paramparā.

Part II — All 24 Ekadashis Explained

Each Ekadashi includes:

• Sacred verse (Devanagari + transliteration + translation)
• Traditional Purāṇic narration
• Spiritual emphasis
• Observance guidance
• Modern application
• Parana recommendations

All 24 Ekadashis are covered clearly and systematically.

This is a structured devotional guide — not just inspirational commentary.

What Makes This Ekadashi Guide Different?

There are many online articles.

Few provide:

• Clear lunar calendar explanation
• Tithi-based timing understanding
• Scriptural citations
• Hari-bhakti-vilāsa references
• Practical modern-life guidance
• A complete recipe library

This book bridges:

📖 Scriptural authority
🕉 Classical Vaishnava tradition
🏡 Modern household life
🍲 Practical kitchen application

It is designed to be used twice every month, every year.

Ekadashi Is Not Just Fasting

Ekadashi is:

• Regulation of the senses
• Simplification of bodily demands
• Intensification of the Holy Name
• A sacred rhythm every eleven days
• A devotional reset

Fasting supports chanting.

Chanting purifies the heart.

Parana completes the vow.

Without increased remembrance of the Holy Name, Ekadashi is incomplete.

This book keeps that balance.

Who This Book Is For

This guide is perfect for:

• All Hare Krishnas
• ISKCON devotees
• Bhakti Vriksha groups
• Temple congregations
• Yoga practitioners seeking authentic Ekadashi guidance
• Parents teaching children
• New practitioners
• Serious observers seeking structure
• Hare Krishna temple cooks needing Ekadashi recipes

Whether you are:

• New to Krishna consciousness
• Observing Ekadashi casually
• Or seeking deeper discipline

This handbook is designed to serve you year after year.

Why Ekadashi Matters in Modern Life

Modern life pushes constant stimulation:

• Digital overload
• Food excess
• Sleep imbalance
• Stress

Ekadashi creates sacred rhythm:

Pause.
Restrain.
Chant.
Realign.

Twice every month.

Over time, this rhythm:

• Strengthens discipline
• Deepens japa
• Reduces impulsiveness
• Anchors devotional identity

Ekadashi becomes spiritual architecture for your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ekadashi in the Hare Krishna tradition?

Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of both waxing and waning moon phases. Devotees avoid grains and beans, increase chanting, and properly break the fast on Dvadashi.

Why are grains avoided on Ekadashi?

According to Hari-bhakti-vilāsa and Purāṇic authority, grains are avoided as part of the Ekadashi vrata. The practice supports regulation of the tongue and obedience to śāstra.

How many Ekadashis are there in a year?

There are 24 Ekadashis in a standard lunar year, plus additional Ekadashis during Adhika Māsa (leap month).

Does this book include Ekadashi recipes?

Yes. It includes a complete grain-free recipe section suitable for temple and household use.

Can working professionals observe Ekadashi?

Yes. The book includes guidance for full-time workers, parents, students, and those with health considerations.

Order the Book

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Available in paperback.

Gift copies make excellent offerings for:

• Temple libraries
• Bhakti Vriksha groups
• New devotees
• Friends interested in fasting
• Community members

Support The Bhakti House

Again:

100% of royalties support The Bhakti House.

Your purchase directly fuels:

• Kirtan
• Devotional education
• Community gatherings
• Sacred hospitality
• The growth of Bhakti in our region

This book is not just information.

It is participation.