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
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 03:42 AM on December 11, 2024
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 01:09 AM on December 12, 2024
- Mokshada Ekadashi Parana (Breaking the Fast): 06:57 AM to 09:10 AM on December 12, 2024
Mokshada Ekadashi in 2024 falls on Wednesday, December 11. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 3:42 AM on December 11, 2024, and ends at 1:09 AM on December 12, 2024. The Parana, or the breaking of the fast, is observed on December 12, 2024, between 6:57 AM and 9:10 AM. Devotees are advised to adhere strictly to these timings for the rituals to yield their full spiritual benefits.
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
- Fasting: Devotees observe a strict fast, refraining from grains, rice, and certain other foods. Some choose a nirjala vrat (without water).
- Puja: Worship Lord Vishnu with flowers, tulsi leaves, and offerings, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita.
- Charity: Offering food, clothes, and donations to the needy is considered meritorious.
- Night Vigil: Many devotees stay awake chanting hymns and singing bhajans in devotion to Lord Vishnu.
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