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It is not mandatory but highly recommended. Doing Satyanarayan Katha on a Full Moon (Purnima) is considered 10x more powerful than regular days for removing negativity from the home.

Ashwini is ruled by Ketu (the South Node of the Moon). However, since it falls entirely within the sign of Aries, it is also heavily influenced by Mars. This combination creates a personality that is both instinctive (Ketu) and active (Mars).

According to the Mahabharata, Bhimsen (who had a massive appetite) could not fast twice a month. Maharishi Vyasa advised him to observe only the Nirjala Ekadashi to gain the spiritual merit of all Ekadashis. Because Bhimsen successfully kept this difficult waterless fast, it is proudly called Bhimseni Ekadashi.

Today marks the Jayanti of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Historically, on this day in 1946, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the Congress President for the fourth time.