Indira Ekadashi 2024: Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi And Mantras Of This Ekadashi

Ekadashi is one of the most important days of the month and hence, it holds immense significance in Hinduism. The Ekadashi that falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwin month is known as Indira Ekadashi. This year, the month of Ashwin began on September 18, 2024 and will end on October 17, 2024. The 15 days of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month are dedicated to honouring ancestors and are known as Pitru Paksha. Indira Ekadashi fast, this year, will be observed on September 28. It is believed that when you fast on Indira Ekadashi, you attain salvation and all your problems are resolved. The Ekadashi tithi on Indira Ekadashi will begin at 13: 20 on September 27 and end at 14:49 on September 28. Here, take a look at the vrat katha, puja vidhi and mantras of Indira Ekadashi.

Indira Ekadashi Vrat KathaIn the Satyuga, there lived a king named Indrasena. He ruled a kingdom called Mahishmati. He was a benevolent king and his people were happy and content under his leadership. Once, Devarishi Narada Muni paid a visit to Indrasena’s court to convey his father’s message. The Devarishi informed Indrasena about his father’s earnest quest to attain Moksha and explained how he struggled to wash off the sins he had committed during his lifetime. Therefore, Narada Muni advised Indrasena to observe a vrat on the Ekadashi Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha and pray to Lord Vishnu to liberate his father’s soul. Then, Narada Muni said that the King must pray to Lord Vishnu on the Dashami Tithi and pay obeisance to his dead ancestors in the afternoon (Madhyana). These prayers must be followed by a vrat on Ekadashi. Then, Narada Muni asked the King to appeal to Lord Vishnu to relieve his dead father from the Yama Loka. Thus, by observing the vrat, Indrasena succeeded in helping his father attain Moksha. Indira Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

• Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
• Then, take a vow to observe the fast and remember your ancestors
• To perform puja during this time, first set up a platform
• Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on the platform and light a ghee lamp
• Offer him flowers and sweets
• Then listen to the story of Indira Ekadashi vrat and perform the aarti of Lord Vishnu
• Light a lamp in front of your ancestors and ask for forgiveness
• Now donate to the needy.

Indira Ekadashi MantrasHere, take a look at the mantras of of Lord Vishnu for Indira Ekadashi.

• Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya
• Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murare, O Nath Narayan Vasudevay.
• Om Narayanaya Vidmahe. Vasudevaya slow down. Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat.
• Om Vishnave Namah
• Om Hoon Vishnave Namah.
• Om Namo Narayan. Shree Man Narayan Narayan Hari Hari.