Indira Ekadashi 2024: Ekadashi falling during Pitru Paksha has special significance. Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha is especially known as Indira Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is considered extremely important in Hinduism, especially for the peace of the soul of the ancestors and attainment of salvation. The fast of Indira Ekadashi falling during Pitru Paksha is observed every year on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month.
There is a special significance of worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day. Along with this, special prayers and charity are also done for the satisfaction of the souls of ancestors. Keeping Indira Ekadashi fast brings blessings of ancestors. This fast is not only considered important for attaining salvation, but is also helpful in bringing peace, happiness and prosperity in a person’s life.
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Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on September 28
According to the Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month will start on Friday, September 27 at 01.20 pm and will end on Saturday, September 28 at 02.49 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udayatithi, the fast of Indira Ekadashi will be kept on Saturday, September 28 and Parana will be done on Sunday, September 29. The time of which will be from 06.13 am to 08.36 am.
Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Ekadashi. The auspicious time for worship on this day is from 05.23 am to 02.52 pm. The auspicious time for this worship includes Brahma Muhurta and Vijay Muhurta.
This is how you can worship Indira Ekadashi
1. On the day of Indira Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Install an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on a pedestal in a clean place.
3. Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu and take a pledge to fast.
4. Offer yellow flowers to God. Yellow color is dear to Lord Vishnu.
5. Purify the environment by lighting incense and lamps.
6. Offer fruits, sweets or satvik food to God.
7. Recite the story of Indira Ekadashi and perform the aarti of Lord Vishnu.
8. After the puja, take prasad and donate to the poor and needy.
Keep this in mind on the day of Indira Ekadashi
By keeping the fast of Indira Ekadashi, a person gets many types of virtues and the blessings of Lord Vishnu. By keeping this fast, a person gets health benefits, peace of mind and salvation. It is advisable to consult a religious guru or Pandit before keeping the Ekadashi fast. The date of Ekadashi keeps changing every year, so to know the correct date, definitely check the Panchang. (Indira Ekadashi 2024)
If there is any planetary defect in your horoscope, then on the day of Indira Ekadashi, sit in front of Lord Vishnu and recite Nav Graha Stotra 21 times. This calms the planets and removes all the defects. Apart from this, donating grains for Nav Graha is also considered auspicious. Donating brings blessings from the poor. There is never a shortage of wealth and grains in the house.