Mohini Ekadashi 2023: Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Mohini Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini on this day to save the universe from the demons. This Ekadashi is considered to be the destroyer of all sins and sorrows and the bestower of good luck and wealth. It is believed that by observing the fast of Mohini Ekadashi, a person gets free from the trap of all temptations and attains a place in Baikunth Dham. Let’s know the date, auspicious time and importance of Mohini Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Date
This year Mohini Ekadashi fast will be observed on 1st May 2023, Monday. On this day fasting should worship the Mohini form of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by doing this, one gets the fruit equal to a thousand cows.
Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Muhurat
According to Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on 30 April 2023 at 08.28 pm and will end on the next day on 01 May 2023 at 10.09 pm. Sri Hari should be worshiped on this auspicious day.
- Puja Muhurta – 09.00 am – 10.39 am (May 1, 2023)
Mohini Ekadashi 2023 fasting time
The fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be celebrated on May 2, 2023 from 05.40 am to 08.19 am. Ekadashi fasting is observed on Paran Dwadashi date only in auspicious time.
Mohini Ekadashi Significance
According to religious belief, when nectar came out during the churning of the ocean, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini on Mohini Ekadashi to protect it from the demons and made all the deities drink nectar by trapping the demons in their illusion. On the other hand, according to another belief, in Treta Yuga, when the wife was unhappy in separation, On the advice of Maharishi Vashishtha, Shri Ram also observed this fast, it is said that his sorrows got destroyed and he was able to find Mother Sita in a better way. The fast of Mohini Ekadashi is also very auspicious for making atonement for sins committed unknowingly by a person.
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