Prathamaikādaśī is one of the most important festivals observed in our country. The Ekādaśī which falls in the śuklapaksha of the month of Āshāḍha is called by this name. This festival is also called by names such as Ekādaśī, festival of fasting, mahaikādasī, sāyanī etc. This happens to be a very important parva observed by virtuous people of all the varṇas and Āśramas, and people belonging to all sects such as Śaiva, Vaishṇava etc.
