Mohini Ekadashi 2024: A Time for Spiritual Renewal and Devotion

Mohini Ekadashi 2024:In India, people celebrate Mohini Ekadashi, an auspicious Hindu holiday that Lord Vishnu devotees particularly love. On the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha, or waxing phase of the moon, in the Hindu month of Vaishakha—which is equivalent to April or May in the Gregorian calendar—people commemorate Mohini Ekadashi.

Date & Timing of Mohini Ekadashi 2024

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, we will celebrate Mohini Ekadashi 2024.

Timings of Mohini Ekadashi in 2024

On May 18, 2024, at 11:22 AM, the Ekadashi Tithi will start, and on May 19, 2024, it will finish at 01:50 PM.

Breaking the fast, the Parana time is set for May 20 from 06:02 AM to 08:39 AM.

The Dwadashi End Moment occurs on Parana Day at 03:58 PM.

Mohini Ekadashi Significance

One important Hindu holiday devoted to Lord Vishnu is Mohini Ekadashi. It is seen to be a lucky day to fast, pray, meditate, and partake in other Lord Vishnu-related spiritual practices. Through the blessings of Lord Vishnu, devotees think that fasting on Mohini Ekadashi can help them atone for their sins and bring pleasure and prosperity. On the following day, Dwadashi, devotees break their fast after completing morning rites and making prayers to Lord Vishnu. The story behind Mohini Ekadashi centers on a dialogue between the Hindu epic Mahabharata’s Lord Vishnu and King Yudhishthira. It is thought that keeping this fast holy and following the rites will lead to salvation and spiritual elevation.

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Mohini Puja Rituals and Ekadashi Vrat

• Take a bath at first light on Ekadashi day and change into clean clothes.
• Following that, worship Lord Vishnu and carry out the installation of the urn (Kalash sthapana).
• Read and listen to Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha at noon.
• Pray to Shri Hari at night and engage in Jagrans and bhajan-kirtan.
• On Dwadashi day, Ekadashi Vrat.
• After worshiping God, give food and alms to the Brahmins or the impoverished. 
• Only then can you eat.

On Mohini Ekadashi, what should one avoid?

• Precautions need to be taken to minimize errors or maximize the benefits of a significant fast. For the love of Krishna, devotees on Mohini Ekadashi have particular things to avoid and things to do.
• It is strictly forbidden to eat rice on Ekadashi. Don’t even use any grains, especially rice, for puja.
• Refrain from consuming any grains (anaaj), such as wheat, daal, chapati, or vegetables (except for a few). (Read this Ekadashi article for more details).
• Steer clear of mustard oil during Dwadashi meals. Refined or Desi ghee can be used.
• The next day, avoid eating any vegetables or onion, garlic, or radish.

Mohini Ekadashi is another name for the Ekadashi that occurs on the brilliant fortnight of the Vaishakh month. This day is known as Mohini Ekadashi because, on that day, Lord Vishnu assumed the shape of Mohini to protect the universe from demons. When done on Mohini Ekadashi, it purges all sins and sorrows and bestows blessings, prosperity, and good fortune. A person gains entry into Baikuntha Dham and escapes the clutches of all temptations by fasting on Mohini Ekadashi. You can get more information about Mohini Ekadashi 2024 quickly online Astrology specialist astrologer Rahul Shastri.