According to religious texts, Ekadashi of Baisakh Shukla Paksha is said to be of special importance in Hinduism. The Ekadashi of Baisakh Shuklapaksha is called Mohini Ekadashi. Religious belief also states that fasting on Mohini Ekadashi gives special results and removes all miseries. According to Haridwar astrologer Dr. Shaktidhar Shastri, eating rice is prohibited on Mohini Ekadashi. Eating rice on Mohini Ekadashi is considered a sin in religious texts. It is believed that the more rice a person eats on this day, the more worms he will have to eat in his next birth.
According to Hindu scriptures, Ekadashi is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day Lord Vishnu’s blessings are eternal by fasting, worshiping etc. and Goddess Lakshmi showers wealth on him. According to the Hindu calendar, there are two Krishna Pakshas and Shukla Pakshas in a month. Since there are two sides in the month, Ekadashi also comes twice. Similarly there are 24 Ekadashis in a year.
There are 24 Ekadashis in a year. The Ekadashi of Baisakh Shuklapaksha is called Mohini Ekadashi. According to rules, eating rice is prohibited on Ekadashi day. Eating rice on Ekadashi is also scientifically sinful according to scriptures and religious beliefs. Amavasya or Purnima comes 4 days after Ekadashi. If Amavasya occurs 4 days after Ekadashi, then Sun and Moon will unite in the same sign. On the other hand, Dr. Shaktidhar Shastri explains that the moon is the agent of the mind, so after 4 days a person who eats rice becomes upset and starts engaging in sinful activities. Rice is white in color and the moon is also white in color, so it distracts the mind 4 days after eating rice on Ekadashi. Turmoil in the mind can cause stress.