Ekadashi 2024 Vrat Date

Ekadashi states a very significant role in Hinduism. This fast comes with magnificence. We do Ekadashi fast to worship lord Vishnu to get blessings from him. Ekadashi fast is a source to connect the human mind with lord Vishnu. It is believed that during Ekadashi, our brain accomplishes more ability to concentrate. According to Puranas, lord shiva himself meet Narada Ji to explain how Ekadashi fast helps eliminate their sins and go to heaven. Some related questions: when is Ekadashi, and what is the next date? 

What do you mean by Ekadashi?

As per the Hindu calendar, the Eleventh date of the paksha is called Ekadashi. It comes twice a month, one on the Eleventh day of Krishna paksha and one on the Eleventh day of Shukla paksha. People observe fast on Ekadashi to experience happiness and peace in their life.

Ekadashi 2024 Dates

Day Date Ekadashi Name Sunday 07-Jan-24 Saphala Ekadashi Sunday 21-Jan-24 Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Tuesday 06-Feb-24 Shattila Ekadashi Tuesday 20-Feb-24 Jaya Ekadashi Wednesday 06-Mar-24 Vijaya Ekadashi Wednesday 20-Mar-24 Amalaki Ekadashi Friday 05-Apr-24 Papmochani Ekadashi Friday 19-Apr-24 Kamada Ekadashi Saturday 04-May-24 Varuthini Ekadashi Sunday 19-May-24 Mohini Ekadashi Sunday 02-Jun-24 Apara Ekadashi Tuesday 18-Jun-24 Nirjala Ekadashi Tuesday 02-Jul-24 Yogini Ekadashi Friday 16-Aug-24 Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Thursday 29-Aug-24 Aja Ekadashi Saturday 14-Sep-24 Parsva Ekadashi Saturday 28-Sep-24 Indira Ekadashi Sunday 13-Oct-24 Papankusha Ekadashi Monday 28-Oct-24 Rama Ekadashi Tuesday 12-Nov-24 Devutthana Ekadashi Tuesday 26-Nov-24 Utpanna Ekadashi Wednesday 11-Dec-24 Mokshada Ekadashi Thursday 26-Dec-24 Saphala Ekadashi

Importance of Ekadashi

Fasts hold a lot of significance in our country. There are defined directions for every religion and fast observed in India. Fasts help in your internal purification, or you can say the purification of the soul. Observing fasts also increases the purity of heart and mind, and there is a development of good qualities. To get the blessing of Lord Vishnu, the Ekadashi Fast is considered supreme. Every month, there are two Ekadashi’s (Eleventh days). When it is Adhik Maas or the extra Month, there are two more Ekadashis. In this way, the total count of Ekadashi’s happens to be 26. As per their names, these Ekadashi’s are the ones to give positive results. If we observe a fast on the Ekadashi Day, reading or listening to the tale or Katha and worship Lord Vishnu with utter devotion. In that case, there is the attainment of various auspicious results, and after leaving this mortal world, a person finds himself in the Vishnu Lok.

The Fast of the Ekadashi is principally divided into Nitya and Kamya. Suppose the Ekadashi fast is observed with a selfless spirit. In that case, it is termed as ‘Nitya.’ If this is observed with the wish of fulfilling any worldly desire, it is termed as ‘Kamya.’ Now let us tell you the authentic and classical method, doing which you can get auspicious results.

Different types of Ekadashi 

1. Utpana Ekadasi

2. Mokshada / Vaikuntha/ Mukkoti/ Gita Ekadasi

3. Saphala Ekadasi

4. Putrada Ekadasi

5. Sattila Ekadasi

6. Jaya / Bhishma Ekadasi

7. Vijaya Ekadasi

8. Amalaki Ekadasi

9. Paapmochani Ekadasi

10. Kamada Ekadasi

11. Varutini Ekadasi

12. Mohini Ekadasi

13. Apara Ekadasi

14. Nirjala Ekadasi

15. Yogini Ekadasi

16. Deva-Sayana / Padma Ekadasi

17. Kamika Ekadasi

18. Putrada / Pavitropana Ekadasi

19. Aja / Annada Ekadasi

20. Parvartini / Parsva /Vamana Ekadasi

21. Indira Ekadasi

22. Papankusha Ekadasi

23. Rama Ekadasi

24. Haribhodini / Utthana Ekadasi

25. Adika masa – Padmini Ekadasi

26. Adhika masa – Parama Ekadasi

Ekadashi vrat Katha 

There are many ways to observe Ekadashi, and there are different types of Kathaye. All stories have the same meaning, i.e., the Ekadashi vrat Katha was for King Yudhisthar, narrated by Shri Krishna himself. Like, e.g., Jaya / Bhishma Ekadasi:- According to the ancient tales, Indra dev was listening to Gandharva Music with Pushpadanta and Chitrasen. There were others present in the court as well, like Pushpadantas, daughter,

Pushpavati, Chitrasen’s wife, son, and grandson. When she saw Malyavan, Chitrasen’s grandson, Pushupati fell for him. They got carried away with admiring each other and distracted the musicians by adding the wrong notes in between. Indra Dev got angry due to their behavior and cursed Pushpavati and Malyavan. Due to this, they lost all their powers and were sent to Earth to live life as humans. 

Pushpavati and Malyavan tolerated the problems of life on Earth for many days. To get rid of this curse, they did fast on Ekadashi Tithi of Magha, Shukla Paksha, under the Peepal tree. Lord Vishnu, impressed by their devotion, relived them from Lord Indra’s curse, and they gained their powers again.

Method/ Vidhi of Ekadashi fast Puja

• On the day of Ekadashi, after your daily routine, wear new clothes.
• Then, take flowers, rice, and water in hand, remembering Lord Vishnu, and take a pledge to complete the Ekadashi fast.
• Now spread a yellow cloth on a clean stool, put the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on the heap of grain and do the Abshishekam with Gangajal.
• Then put the garland of yellow flowers and do a tilak with yellow sandalwood or turmeric.
• After lighting the lamp and incense, offer them Tulsi leaves, banana, Panchmeva/ mixture of five nuts, five fruits, betel nut, etc.
• After this, recite Ekadashi fasting story, Vishnu Sahastranama, Narayan Stotra, etc.
• You can chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu through Tulsi garland/ mala.
• Now offer banana, jaggery, gram dal, gram flour laddus, or any seasonal fruits, etc., to Lord Vishnu.
• Now, do the aarti of Lord Vishnu with pure ghee or camphor lamp with devotion.
• In the end, distribute the Prasad by praying to Lord Vishnu for the contentment of your desires.

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