Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on December 11. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, the Hindu deity responsible for the preservation and protection of the universe. Mokshada Ekadashi occurs during the Shukla Paksha, or the waxing phase of the moon, in the month of Margashirsha. It is believed by devotees that fasting and praying to Lord Vishnu on this day can cleanse one of all sins and bestow moksha, which signifies liberation from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth.

Date and time

As per Drik Pachang, the observance falls on December 11, which is a Wednesday. The Ekadashi Tithi commences at 03:42 AM on December 11, 2024, and concludes at 01:09 AM on December 12, 2024. The Parana Time is set for December 12, 2024, from 07:04 AM to 09:08 AM, with the Dwadashi end moment occurring at 10:26 PM on the same day.

Significance and rituals

The term ‘Mokshada’ translates to liberation, highlighting the spiritual essence of this Ekadashi. Religious texts, as noted by Narayan Seva San, emphasize the importance of this sacred day. Observing and celebrating Mokshada Ekadashi is believed to facilitate the escape from the cycle of rebirth. Devotees hold that it serves as a means of redemption for sins and misdeeds from previous lives, allowing ancestors to also attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

On this auspicious day, devotees typically observe a fast. Some may abstain entirely from food and water, while others may consume Saatvik food. Fasting on this holy day is thought to yield numerous spiritual benefits. Devotees engage in prayers to Lord Vishnu, offering tulsi leaves, flowers, and lamps. To honor the divine energy of Lord Vishnu, they recite mantras such as the Vishnu Sahasranama and study the Bhagavad Gita. Many also take the opportunity to meditate and contribute to charitable causes, seeking spiritual guidance throughout the day.

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