00:00In India, people celebrate the Hindu festival of Amalaki Ekadasi, a day dedicated to fasting and paying homage to the
00:07sacred Amla tree.
00:08This festival takes place on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha moon phase and is especially significant in temples
00:15dedicated to Vishnu, one of the main deities of Hinduism.
00:20The Buddhists believe that fasting and participating in ceremonies strengthen their spirituality, purify their minds and bodies and bring protection
00:28and prosperity.
00:28In several states across the country, processions and offerings to the Amla tree were organized with the active participation of
00:37families and communities who share vegetarian food at the end of the fast.
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