Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this Ekadashi also honors the Amla (Indian Gooseberry) tree, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. The festival derives its name from the Amla tree, also known as ...

Amalaki Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha in Phalguna, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree.

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), is a fruit tree native to India and Southeast Asia. The berries from the tree have been used in traditional medicine and may have ...