Panchuka/Uthapan Ekadasi

Uthapan Ekadasi is also known as Panchuka. Panckuka is the last five days of Kartik month in Odisha and people abstain from all types of non-vegetarian food during the period. This period is of great significance to Lord Jagannath devotees. Traditionally, staunch devotees of Lord Jagannath abstain from all type of non-vegetarian foods during the entire Kartik month but those who are unable to follow it, observe it during the last five days of the month. 
 
Today(17th Nov 2010) is Uthapan Ekadasi / Panchuka

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