Indira Ekadashi 2024: Ekadashi date has immense significance in Hinduism, and Ekadashi of Ashwin month is known as “Indira Ekadashi”. This year this Ekadashi is falling on 28th September. On this day, the creator of the universe, Lord Vishnu and the goddess of wealth Lakshmi are worshipped. It is believed that worshiping Lakshmi-Narayan reduces all the problems of life and brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
By performing Shraddha and Tarpan of the ancestors on the Ekadashi falling during the 15 days of Pitru Paksha in the month of Ashwin, one gets their blessings. Especially, offering special flowers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi brings special blessings. Let us know which flowers should be offered in the worship of Lakshmi-Narayan.
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rose flower
Lord Vishnu also loves roses and the fragrance of rose also calms the mind, hence offering roses to Lord Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi increases luck. You must offer rose flowers on the day of Indira Ekadashi. Along with this, by offering this flower you will get the blessings of your ancestors and will also get freedom from Pitra Dosh.
white flowers
The white flower is considered a symbol of peace and is also very close to the heart of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that if one offers white flowers to Shri Hari, all his wishes are fulfilled. Also, offering white flowers calms the mind. Especially if you offer white flowers to Lakshmi Narayan on the day of Indira Ekadashi, you will get blessings and your life will be happy. This white flower can be white rose, jasmine, night queen or evergreen.
Lotus flower
You must have seen a picture or statue of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu holding a lotus flower. It is said that Lakshmi and Narayana love this flower very much. According to the Puranas, at the time of churning of the ocean, Shri Hari was sitting on a lotus flower. In such a situation, if you offer lotus to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on the day of Ekadashi, you will get freedom from sins and happiness and prosperity will come in your life.