Makar Sankranti & Ekadashi Food Debate: Can You Eat Rice on This Rare Confluence?

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Mishra explains the cultural/religious perspective — devotees are wondering if they should eat Makar rice (rice preparations) on this day since Ekadashi vrat traditionally prohibits eating or handling rice, grains and heavy cereals as part of spiritual discipline and spiritual purity; scriptures and religious guides say consuming rice on Ekadashi can nullify the fast’s merit, which leads to debate when the two observances coincide.

Pandit Harishankar Mishra’s input clarifies that since the Ekadashi tithi (lunar day) holds rules against rice, many devotees face a dilemma about eating rice on Makar Sankranti this year, leading to discussions on how traditions and fasting norms interact when sacred timings overlap.

Generally in Hindu practice, Ekadashi is considered sacred for fasting and self-restraint with dietary restrictions avoiding grains, especially rice, to maintain spiritual focus and purity, while Makar Sankranti customs traditionally include sesame and rice dishes, making this rare alignment a topic of debate and guidance.

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