Why many people dont eat Rice on Ekadshi?

Written By: user Dr. KK Aggarwal
Published On: 22 Dec, 2021 12:28 AM | Updated On: 21 Nov, 2024 3:26 PM

Why many people dont eat Rice on Ekadshi?

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the concept of not eating rice on ekadshi in this video. This was more followed in old era and had significance during that time. The scientific explanation is that during olden days, worm infestation was high. During ekadshi no rice and water is practiced. When thirsty worms are irritated and if rice is eaten they can lead to stomach related problems.

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Dr. KK Aggarwal

Recipient of Padma Shri, Vishwa Hindi Samman, National Science Communication Award and Dr B C Roy National Award, Dr Aggarwal is a physician, cardiologist, spiritual writer and motivational speaker. He was the Past President of the Indian Medical Association and President of Heart Care Foundation of India. He was also the Editor in Chief of the IJCP Group, Medtalks and eMediNexus

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