Mohini Ekadashi: Significance, Vrat Vidhi and Rituals

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Mohini Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month. This time, Ekadashi tithi is falling for two days. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time, method of worship and the right time to perform Parana.

The Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month has special significance; this Ekadashi date is known as Mohini Ekadashi. This year, the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month is May 19, the day when the Mohini Ekadashi fast will be observed. By observing fasts on Mohini Ekadashi, one attains peace, prosperity and  moksha.

The story goes that during Samudra Manthan (the churning of the ocean), there was competition among the devatas and asuras to obtain ‌nectar for immortality from the ocean. Asuras were of a destructive mind, so devatas were scared that asuras would take away ‌nectar, drink and become immortal, which could be bad for the universe. Therefore, at the request of all the devatas, on this day, Bhagwan Vishnu took the form of Mohini to trap the demons in his web of illusion and gave all the nectar to the devatas to drink. With this, all the devatas attained immortality. This is the reason why this ekadashi is called Mohini ekadashi.Ekad

4 Auspicious Yogas on Mohini Ekadashi

On the day of Mohini Ekadashi, there is a combination of a total of 4 auspicious yogas, including Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. The Ekadashi date is dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu when his devotees worship him. Mohini Ekadashi has great importance. By fasting and worshipping on this day, the seeker attains happiness and good fortune and there are blessings in the house.

On the day of Mohini Ekadashi, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, Dwipushkar Yoga and Siddhi Yoga will be formed. To learn about the auspicious timings, you can consult a pandit or an astrologer at NamoAstro. 

The Auspicious Time of Mohini Ekadashi

The Ekadashi date of Vaishakh month will start on May 18, 2024, at 11:23 am. At the same time, it will end the next day, May 19, 2024, at 1:50 pm. On the basis of Udayatithi, Mohini Ekadashi fast will be observed on May 19, 2024. Mohini Ekadashi fast will be broken on Monday, 20th May. On Monday, you can break the fast anytime between 05:28 am and 08:12 am.

• Mohini Ekadashi: Sunday, May 19, 2024
• Parana Time: 06:03 AM to 08:33 AM on May 20
• On Parana Day, Dwadashi End Moment: 03:58 PM
• Ekadashi Tithi starts at 11:22 AM on May 18, 2024
• Ekadashi Tithi ends at 01:50 PM on May 19, 2024

Puja Vidhi during the Ekadashi fast?

On the day of Ekadashi, one should wake up in the morning and take a bath in the Ganga River or by mixing Ganga water with bathing water at home. After that, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast. After this, go to the home temple and worship Bhagwan Vishnu, Mata Lakshmi and the Damodar form of Shri Krishna as per the rituals.

Mohini Ekadashi Rituals

The individual observing Mohini Ekadashi Vrat must follow the below rituals from the previous night (the 10th Lunar Night).

• Wake up early in the morning, mainly before sunrise.
• Take a bath after applying a paste of sesame seeds (Til) to the body.
• Place a kalash embellished with a red cloth in front of the statues of Shri Hari Vishnu and Shri Ram.
• Light a diya (lamp), burn some incense and worship the deities by offering flowers and fruits.
• Share the Prasadam with everyone, along with donating money, food or clothes to Brahmins.
• Sing devotional songs in groups during the night to appease the deity.

Avoid These On Mohini Ekadashi

• Avoid consuming rice and barley on this day, as it nullifies your righteous acts.
• Do not take food given to you by other people or outsiders.
• Avoid consumption of Tamasic foods like onion, garlic, liquor, meat, etc.
• Avoid getting angry, violent, critical or doing ill acts on this day.
• Observing full abstinence is also suggested on Mohini Ekadashi.

For more insights into ekadashi vrat vidhi and its benefits, you can talk to our pandits and expert astrologers at NamoAstro.