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Dasha Mata Vrat will be strictly observed on Friday, March 13, 2026, corresponding to the Chaitra Krishna Dashami Tithi.
The Dwadasakshara Mantra (12-syllable mantra): "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is the most important mantra to be chanted throughout the 12 days.
No. According to Hindu scriptures, eating rice or grains on any Ekadashi is strictly prohibited, even if you are not observing the fast. Doing so is considered a sin. One should maintain a strictly Satvik diet or consume only fruits (Falahar).
Belpatra (Wood Apple leaf) has three leaflets representing the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) and the three eyes of Shiva. Offering it signifies the surrender of our three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to the Lord.