Parivartini Ekadashi 2024: In Hinduism, Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every month. This special day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. At the same time, Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Parivartini Ekadashi. Worship of Lord Vishnu has great importance on this day. It is a religious belief that observing fast on the day of Parivartini Ekadashi brings positive changes in life and the seeker gets Akshaya fruits. This Ekadashi is also called Padma Ekadashi and Vaman Ekadashi. Let us know the correct date of Parivartini Ekadashi, worship method, Parana timing and what to do and what not to do on this day?
When is Parivartini Ekadashi?
According to the Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on September 13 at 10:40 pm and will end on the next day i.e. on September 14, 2024 at 8:41 pm. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, the fast of Parivartini Ekadashi will be observed on September 14, 2024.
Parana Timing: The auspicious time for Parana is from 06:06 am to 08:34 am on 15 September 2024.
Worship method of Parivartini Ekadashi:
Get up early in the morning on the day of Parivartini Ekadashi.
After bathing, wear clean clothes.
Clean the temple in his house.
Start the puja. Meditate on Shri Hari Vishnu.
If possible, keep a fruit fast also.
Now offer fruits, flowers, incense, lamp and offering to Lord Vishnu.
Chant the mantra of Lord Vishnu, Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay.
After this recite Vishnusahasranaam.
In the end, perform aarti of all the gods and goddesses along with Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
What to do during Ekadashi fast?
Speak sweetly during Ekadashi fast.
You can consume mango, grapes, banana and dry fruits during the fast.
In this fast, maintaining silence, chanting, singing hymns and reciting scriptures is beneficial.
Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and meditate on the Lord.
What not to do during Ekadashi fast?
Avoid anger on the day of Ekadashi fast.
Accept the rest of the Prasad, but do not accept the Tulsi leaves.
It is said that hair should not be cut on the day of Ekadashi fast.
One should not sweep the house on the day of Ekadashi fast.
Do not criticize anyone during the fast.
Stay away from sleep, gambling, gossiping, theft, violence and lies.
On this day, the fasting person should not consume cabbage, carrot, turnip and spinach.
In this fast, consumption of non-vegetarian food, lentils, urad and gram pulses is prohibited.
