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  • Ekadashi In June 2024: Date, Time, Significance, And More | Culture News

    Ekadashi is observed twice a month, for a total of 24 celebrations annually. Find out when Ekadashi falls in June 2024.

    One of the lucky days in the Hindu calendar that is devoted to Lord Vishnu is Ekadashi. In order to obtain spiritual cleansing and ask for Lord Vishnu’s blessings, devotees fast and pray on this day. It is said that keeping the Ekadashi fast has many advantages, one of which being the forgiveness of previous transgressions. Every year, two Ekadashis are observed during Shukla Paksha and one during Krishna Paksha, for a total of 24 Ekadashis.

    “Ekadashi” is the control of our mind and 10 senses, preventing undesirable thoughts such as greed, lust, and rage. Let’s learn more about the date, tithi, importance, and customs of Ekadashi in June 2024.

    Date And Time

    In Hinduism, Ekadashi is a holy day with great significance. June 2nd, Sunday, will be Apara Ekadashi, and June 17th, Monday, will be Nirjala Ekadashi in 2024. The Apara Ekadashi starts on June 2, 2024, at 05:04 am, and finishes on June 3, 2024, at 02: 41 am. On June 3, 2024, the Parana time runs from 01:05 pm to 03:44 pm.

    Significance

    The advantages of fasting on Apara Ekadashi are also conferred by bathing in the three sacred rivers during the Kartik month or making pinda (ritual sacrifices) to ancestors beside the Ganges. Keeping this fast removes poverty, promotes success in all endeavors, and bestows renown, fortune, and money. Another name for Apara Ekadashi is Achala Ekadashi.

    Of all the Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is regarded as the most unique. By fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi, one can attain salvation (moksha) and reap the benefits of all 24 Ekadashis in a year. The hardest fast, though, is this one since it requires giving up both food and liquids.

  • Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Know Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, Rituals And Parana Timings | Culture News

    Mohini Ekadashi, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals will be observed on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the lunar calendar, is considered auspicious for Hindus and occurs twice a month during the waxing and waning phases of the moon. . Devotees of Vishnu observe this day by fasting, either abstaining from food and water (Nirjala) or consuming a sattvic diet to purify the body and mind.

    Mohini Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of the month of Vaishakha.

    Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Date

    In 2024, Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on May 19, Sunday.

    Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Auspicious time

    As per drik panchang the shubh muhurat tithi for Mohini Ekadashi in 2024 is as follows:

    Ekadashi Tithi begins at 11:22 on May 18, 2024

    Ekadashi Tithi Ends at 13:50 on May 19, 2024

    Mohini Ekadashi: Significance

    Mohini Ekadashi is believed to be the day when Lord Vishnu appeared in the shape of a beautiful nymph, Mohini. Mohini Ekadashi is observed by the devotees every year to commemorate this occasion.

    According to Hindu mythology, it was during the Samudra Manthan which was the churning of the ocean-produced nectar, flaring a battle between the demons and divinities over who would consume it. To settle the dispute, the deity Guru Brihaspati sought help from Lord Vishnu. To answer his prayers, Lord Vishnu emerged as the enchantress Mohini, took the Amrit Kalash from the demons, and distributed the ‘Amrit’ among the deities.

    Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Parana timings

    As per Drik Panchang, the timings for Parana will begin on May 20 at 5:28 am and will end at 8:12 am.

    Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Puja Rituals To Follow

    – Wake up early, take a holy bath, and place idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on an altar, offering flowers, sweets, and water.

    – Start a strict fast from sunrise on Ekadashi to sunrise the next day, sometimes refraining from consuming water.

    – During the fast, devotees engage in puja, offering flowers, incense, and fruits to Lord Vishnu while reciting Vishnu mantras.

    – Reading or listening to the Vishnu Sahasranama is considered highly meritorious.

    – Devotees perform charitable acts, visit Lord Krishna temples for special prayers and bhajans, and listen to the story of Mohini Ekadashi for spiritual benefits.

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