Indira Ekadashi 2024: Date, muhurat, rituals and spiritual benefits

Indira Ekadashi 2024: Date, muhurat, rituals and spiritual benefits

Mumbai: In Hinduism, Indira Ekadashi holds immense significance, especially for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is observed during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the Ashwin month, making it the first Ekadashi fast of this period. In 2024, Indira Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, September 28. Devotees believe that fasting on this auspicious day grants the fulfilment of desires and brings peace, prosperity, and happiness into one’s life.

Indira Ekadashi 2024: Date and Muhurat

This year, according to the Drik Panchang, Indira Ekadashi begins on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 1:20 PM and ends on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 2:49 PM. The fast will be observed on September 28 based on the Udaya Tithi (the date observed at sunrise).

Devotees can break their fast (Parana) on Sunday, September 29, 2024, during the time window from 6:13 AM to 8:36 AM.

The auspicious Shubh Muhurat for performing the puja is from 5:23 AM to 2:52 PM, which includes both Brahma Muhurat and Vijay Muhurat, considered the most fruitful times for worship.

Indira Ekadashi Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

Observing the Indira Ekadashi fast involves dedicated prayers and rituals. Follow these steps to ensure your worship is accepted:

Begin by waking up early, taking a bath, and wearing clean clothes.
Set up a clean platform to place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu.
Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu and make a vow (sankalp) to observe the fast.
Offer yellow flowers, Lord Vishnu’s favourite colour.
Light incense sticks to purify the environment.
Offer fruits, sweets, or a sattvic meal to Lord Vishnu.
Read the Indira Ekadashi Katha (story) and perform an aarti (prayer ceremony).
After the puja, consume the prasad and donate to the poor and needy.

Chanting the Indira Ekadashi Mantra

Chanting specific mantras during the puja enhances the spiritual benefits. Devotees can recite the following mantra during their worship of Lord Vishnu:

“Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Janardana |
Yatpujitam Maya Deva Paripurnam Tadastu Me ||
Om Shri Vishnave Namah | Kshama Yachanam Samarpayami ||”

This mantra expresses humility and devotion, asking Lord Vishnu for forgiveness and blessings.

Spiritual Benefits of Indira Ekadashi

Fasting on Indira Ekadashi is believed to bring numerous virtues, including inner peace, health benefits, and the ultimate goal of moksha (salvation). Observing this fast not only helps with spiritual growth but also brings happiness and prosperity.

For individuals facing planetary defects (graha doshas) in their birth chart, chanting the Navagraha Stotra 21 times before Lord Vishnu on Indira Ekadashi is highly beneficial. Donating grains in honour of the nine planets is another auspicious act that invites blessings and prosperity into the household.

 Indira Ekadashi 2024 falls on September 28. Explore the significance, rituals, and timings for worshipping Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day for spiritual blessings and inner peace.  Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips