Kartik - October to November
Kartik Shuddha Ekadashi
Kartik Shuddha Ekadashi is celebrated in the same manner as Aashadhi Ekadashi:
Devotees maintain fast for the whole day, and chant the name of the Lord during this time to please Him. The day after, known as Dwadashi, sprouted green gram Ambat (curry) Brahmi leaf or green mango chutney, Surnoli (sweet Indian pancake) black gram dal Appe (small Indian prasad dish) with or without jaggery are offered to the Lord before meals.
Kartik Shuddha Dwadashi
The day after Ekadashi, known as Dwadashi, is also revered as the day that the Tulsi married Lord Krishna. Customarily, the shrine of the Tulsi plant is cleaned and decorated, and sugarcane, amla and tamarind plants are planted in the tulsi square. In the evening, the wedding is celebrated, and Lord Krishna is worshipped. Jaggery sweetened poha is usually prepared and partaken by all.