Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in India. It is a highly auspicious day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Margashirsha. The term "Mokshada" translates to "giver of liberation," symbolizing the day’s significance in freeing devotees from the cycle of birth and death while granting salvation or moksha.
Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Date and Timings
Observing the fast during the specified time is crucial to reap the full benefits of this sacred day.
Significance of Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi holds immense religious importance as it is believed to liberate ancestors from their earthly bonds and provide them salvation. Devotees also observe this day for self-purification and spiritual upliftment. According to Hindu scriptures, fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu on Mokshada Ekadashi pleases the deity, bringing prosperity, peace, and divine blessings.
One of the key legends associated with Mokshada Ekadashi is from the Vishnu Purana. It narrates how a grieving king sought the guidance of a sage to help his departed father attain liberation. The sage advised observing the Mokshada Ekadashi vrat, and after doing so, the king’s father was freed from his sufferings and attained moksha.
Rituals of Mokshada Ekadashi
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