If you’re keeping Ekadashi fast, here are a few things you must keep in mind:
You can consume only one meal in the whole day. Avoid salt in the meal.
Fresh fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, nuts, and milk products are among the most preferred edibles consumed on this day.
Sabudana Khichdi made from sabudana, groundnuts, and garnished or mixed with potatoes is consumed as an alternative to cereals.
You cannot have any form of cereals. Even dal (pulses) and honey are also avoided on the day of Dashami. Consumption of Rice is especially prohibited on this day.
Consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food are to be thoroughly avoided.
Ekadashi, complete fasting is to be observed. There are some devotees who do not even consume water. This fasting is known as Nirjala Ekadashi.
On Dwadashi (twelfth day), the day after Ekadashi, the routine of Dashami is to be followed. Have your bath early in the morning and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu by lighting a Diya (earthen lamp). The fast can be broken by eating food prepared on the day of Dashami.