Indira Ekadashi 2024: In Hindu religion, Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every month. Lord Vishnu is worshiped and the fast is broken on Dwadashi Tithi. Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is known as Indira Ekadashi. The fast of Indira Ekadashi is also considered special for the ancestors. It is believed that those who perform Tarpan, Shraddha and Pind Daan to their ancestors, get auspicious results by observing Indira Ekadashi fast. It is also said that by observing fast on Indira Ekadashi, one attains Vaikuntha and on this day, charitable works are also done in the name of ancestors. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time, Paran timing and importance of Indira Ekadashi…
When is Indira Ekadashi?
According to Drik Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start from 01:20 pm on 27th September and will end the next day on 28th September at 02:49 pm. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on 28th September.
Auspicious Yoga: Siddha Yoga is being formed till 11:51 pm on the day of Indira Ekadashi.
Pass Timing:The auspicious time for breaking Indira Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi tithi is from 06:13 am to 08:36 am on 29th September. Dwadashi Tithi will end on 29th September at 04:47 pm.
Why is Indira Ekadashi important?
Ekadashi of Shraddha Paksha has great importance. It is believed that fasting on Indira Ekadashi brings many auspicious results including thousands of years of penance and the virtue of Kanyadaan. The ancestors of seven generations of the person who fasts on Indira Ekadashi get satisfied and by worshiping Lord Vishnu, he gets the desired results.
