Ekadashi or Agyaars is the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) paksha (fortnight) of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar (Panchang). In Hinduism it is considered a spiritually beneficial day. Scriptures recommend observing an (ideally waterless) fast from sunset on the day prior to ekadashi and sunrise on the day following ekadashi.There are 24 Ekadasis in a year and two more is added to the list when there is an Adhika Masa. Fasting on Ekadasis is considered highly auspicious and is believed to help in washing away the sins committed. Observing Ekadashi is also considered one of the ways to attain Moksha.