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Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Date: When is Saphala Ekadashi - December 26 or 27?

Discover the exact date of Saphala Ekadashi 2024, its significance, and rituals. Learn whether it falls on December 26 or 27 and how to observe this auspicious day for blessings.

December 23, 2024 / 12:35 IST
Saphala Ekadashi 2024

Saphala Ekadashi which is one of the most important Ekadashi Vrat in Hindu Culture will be on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Ekdashi is holiest of holiest among all fasts for devotees of Lord Vishnu since the ritual is believed to bring success in spiritual path by fasting on Ekadashi. Let us know the essential facts of Saphala Ekadashi and the accurate timing, practices and importance of this fasting period.

Saphala Ekadashi 2024: Date and Time 

Event Date and Time 
Saphala EkadashiThursday, December 26, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi Begins10:29 PM on Dec 25, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi Ends12:43 AM on Dec 27, 2024
 Parana (Breaking the Fast) Date Friday, December 27, 2024
 Parana Time 7:12 AM to 9:16 AM
 Dwadashi End Moment 2:26 AM on December 28, 2024

Parana refers to breaking the Ekadashi fast, and it is essential to perform Parana on the correct day and within the Dwadashi Tithi.

What is Parana, and Why is It Important?

Parana signifies the ritual of breaking the fast after completing Ekadashi Vrat. It must be done only after sunrise on the day following Ekadashi, which is Dwadashi. Breaking the fast at the right time is crucial, as not doing so within Dwadashi Tithi is considered a lapse in observance.

Important rules for Parana:

  • Avoid Hari Vasara: Hari Vasara refers to the first one-fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. Parana should not be done during this period. Devotees must wait for Hari Vasara to end.
  • Preferred Time: The ideal time to break the fast is during Pratahkal (early morning).
  • Avoid Madhyahna: Madhyahna (midday) is considered less auspicious for Parana. If breaking the fast in Pratahkal is not possible, one can perform it after Madhyahna.

Saphala Ekadashi is a day of spiritual discipline, devotion, and divine blessings. Observing the fast on December 26, 2024, and performing Parana at the correct time on December 27, ensures that devotees gain maximum spiritual merit. Whether seeking success, prosperity, or liberation, Saphala Ekadashi is a powerful opportunity to connect with the divine and purify one’s mind and soul.

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Neha Mewari

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