Indira Ekadashi 2024: Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month has great importance. Indira Ekadashi fast is observed on this day. It is a religious belief that by observing the fast of Indira Ekadashi falling in Shradh Paksha, ancestors attain salvation. Also, by worshiping Vishnuji with rituals, all the wishes of the person are fulfilled and wealth, happiness and prosperity come in life. According to Drik Panchang, Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on 28 September this year. Let us know the correct date of Indira Ekadashi fast, auspicious time, worship material list and worship method…
Date of Indira Ekadashi: According to Drik Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start from 01:20 pm on 27 September. Which will end on 28 September at 02:49 pm. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on 28 September. It is a religious belief that observing the fast of Indira Ekadashi and listening to the Vrat Katha gives virtuous fruits similar to Vajpayee Yagya.
Parana Timing: On September 29, from 06:13 am to 08:36 am, the best time for Parana of Indira Ekadashi fast will be on Dwadashi Tithi. Ekadashi fast can be broken during this time.
Puja material: For worshipping Lord Vishnu on Indira Ekadashi, collect all the puja materials including fruits, flowers, cloves, betel nut, turmeric, sandalwood, whole rice, sesame seeds, incense sticks, Tulsi leaves, yellow clothes and yellow sweets.
Bhog: During the worship of Lord Vishnu on Indira Ekadashi, you can offer Panjiri, Kheer, Panchamrit, Besan Laddu. Lord Vishnu loves Tulsi very much. Therefore, on this day, definitely offer Tulsi leaves to him.
Donation material: On the day of Indira Ekadashi, charity is done in the name of ancestors. On this day you can donate clothes, black sesame seeds, coconut, Panchameva, barley, food grains and Tulsi plant. It is believed that charity on Indira Ekadashi brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Method of observing Indira Ekadashi fast:
Wake up early in the morning on the day of Indira Ekadashi.
After bathing, wear clean clothes.
Clean the temple at home.
Place a yellow cloth on a small stool.
Now install the idol of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on it.
Meditate on Shri Hari Vishnuji and take a pledge to fast.
Light a lamp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Now offer them fruits, flowers, turmeric, rice, incense and lamps.
Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu.
In the end, perform the aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi along with all the gods and goddesses.
Do not pluck Tulsi leaves on the day of Indira Ekadashi. Break Tulsi leaves a day before and keep them ready for the puja.
During Ekadashi fast, along with the fasting person, family members should also eat satvik food.