| Amalaka Ekadashi | |
|---|---|
 The amla tree | |
| Also called | Amalaki Ekadashi |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Hindu |
| Significance | Vishnu, Lakshmi, Damodara (Krishna) and Radha said to reside near the tree |
| Observances | Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to the amla tree |
| Date | Decided by the lunar calendar |
| Frequency | annual |
Amalaka Ekadashi or Amalaki Ekadashi (Sanskrit: आमलकी एकादशी, romanized: Āmalakī Ekādaśī) is a Hindu holy day, celebrated on the 11th day (ekadashi) of the waxing moon, in the lunar month of Phalguna (February–March). It is a celebration of the amalaka or amla tree (Phyllanthus emblica), known as the Indian gooseberry.
The deity Vishnu, for whom ekadashis are sacred, is believed to reside in the tree. The amla tree is ritually worshiped on this day to get the grace of the deity. The day marks the beginning of the main celebrations of the festival of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours.
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