Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Date, Vrat Khatha, Rituals and Significance

Mohini Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi that falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of ‘Vaishakh’. Which according to the calendar falls during the months of April-May. Mohini Ekadashi is celebrated by all Hindus as it washes away all the sins committed by a person, including those committed in previous lives. Mohini is the name given to the hidden form of Lord Vishnu, because the Lord appeared in this form on the Ekadashi date, since then this day started being celebrated as ‘Mohini Ekadashi’. This Ekadashi is celebrated in the month of ‘Vaishakh’ in Northern India and surrounding areas. Hindu devotees perform this Ekadashi to get divine blessings to live a happy and prosperous life.

Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi 2024

Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month is called Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi. Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi is very fruitful. A person who observes or fasts on Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi gets away from the allurements and temptations of the world and attains salvation at the end of his life. It is said that the incident of churning of the ocean took place on the day of Mohini Ekadashi. When the ocean was being churned, many gems, jewelry, etc. came out of it, along with nectar and poison also came out. The poison was worn by Lord Shankar, but when the nectar came out, there was a debate among the gods and demons as to who would drink the nectar.

Mohini Ekadashi Date

Mohini Ekadashi on Sunday, 19 May 2024

Mohini Ekadashi Start Time – 18 May 2024 at 11:22 PM

Mohini Ekadashi End Time – 19 May 2024 at 01:50 PM

Mohini Ekadashi Parana time

Mohini Ekadashi (breakfast) time – 20 May 2024 at 06:02 AM

Dwadashi ending time on Paran Tithi – 08:39 AM

Mohini Ekadashi Vrat 2024 

• On the day of Ekadashi, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and after taking a bath, wear clean clothes.
• After this, establish the Kalash and worship Lord Vishnu.
• Read or listen to Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha during the day.
• Remember Shri Hari at night and stay awake by chanting bhajans and kirtans.
• Break Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi day.
• First of all, after worshiping God, provide food, etc. to a Brahmin or a needy person and give them Dakshina.
• Eat your food only after this.

Mohini Ekadashi of Rituals

According to the legend, when the ocean was churned, there was chaos among the gods and demons after obtaining the nectar. For this reason, this Ekadashi was called Mohini Ekadashi. The person observing Mohini Ekadashi’s fast should follow the rituals from the previous night itself. They should wake up before sunrise, apply a paste of Til (Sesame) on the body, and bathe in pure water. Thereafter, you must install a Kalash(Pot) decorated with red cloth, and worship idols of Lord Vishnu & Shri Ram by lighting a lamp and incense sticks and offering fruits & flowers. Then, distribute ‘Prasad’ and give ‘Dakshina’ to Brahmins. Apart from this, sing bhajans and kirtans at night and sleep near the idol of God.

Mohini Ekadashi of Significance

By observing Mohini Ekadashi fast with full devotion, one gets such good deeds or virtues, which one cannot achieve even by going on a pilgrimage or making donations. The person observing this fast gets the same amount of glory as he gets by donating one thousand cows. One who observes this revered fast gets freedom from the continuous cycle of birth and death and attains salvation. Mohini Ekadashi has great significance in Hindu mythology. You can also read ‘Surya Purana’ to know more about the importance of Mohini Ekadashi.

Mohini Ekadashi of Vrat Katha

There lived a rich man named Dhanpal in a beautiful city named Bhadravati. He was a philanthropist by nature. Among his five sons, the name of youngest son was Dhrishtabuddhi who used to spend his father’s money in bad deeds. One day Dhanpal, fed up with his bad habits, threw him out of the house. Now he started wandering here and there in grief day and night. One day, under the influence of some good deed, Maharishi reached Kaundilya’s ashram. Maharishi had come after taking a bath in Ganga.

Dhrishtabuddhi, suffering from the burden of grief, went to sage Kaundilya folded his hands, and said, “Sage! Have mercy on me and tell me some solution by which I can be freed from my sorrows due to the effect of virtue.’ Then Kaundilya said, fast on the famous Ekadashi known as ‘Mohini’. By this fast, the sins of many births are also destroyed. Dhrishtabuddhi observed the fast as per the method prescribed by the sage. Due to this he became sinless and assumed a divine body and went to Shri Vishnudham.

What things should be avoided on Mohini Ekadashi:

• Do not eat rice and barley on the day of Ekadashi, as it is considered a sin and also destroys all your good deeds.
• Do not eat food given by someone else/outsider, otherwise, the good deeds done throughout the year will be destroyed.
• On the day of Ekadashi, never consume tamasic things like meat, alcohol, garlic, onion, etc., this increases bad thoughts in your mind.
• Avoid anger, violence, criticism, and robbery on the day of Ekadashi, as it destroys your good deeds.

Wrapping Up

Mohini Purnima is considered one of the most important fasting days for Hindu people. The day of Mohini Ekadashi is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu and his Mohini avatar. Devotees observe Mohini Ekadashi fast to get rid of their past sins and live a life full of luxury. If you want to know more about Mohini Ekadashi then you can talk to astrologers.