Toli Ekadasi is the name given to the Ekadashi observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Ashada or Ashara Masam (June – July) in Andhra Pradesh and by Telugu speaking community around the world. In 2015, the date of Toli Ekadashi date in Telugu calendar is on July 27. This Ekadashi is also known as Deva Shayani Ekadasi or Hari Sayani Ekadashi and the Chatur Mas Vrat (four holy months in Hinduism) begins from the day. The night time of Devas begins on this day and it believed that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep from the day.
The fast is dedicated to Srihari Vishnu. The fast is broken on the Dwadashi day by eating fruits.
It is popularly believed that by praying and observing Toli Ekadashi will help in a person from redemption of sins. All the normal fasting rules associated with Ekadashi fasting is observed on Toli Ekadasi day.
The day is of great significance to the farming community as they begin to sow seeds after the first rains on Toli Ekadasi day.
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