Apara Ekadashi is an auspicious festival for Hindus, celebrated in honour of Lord Vishnu. This year, Apara Ekadashi 2024 falls on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Ekadashi occurs twice a month, on the eleventh lunar day, during Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon) and Krishna Paksha (the waning phase). Apara Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha according to the Hindu calendar, which usually corresponds to June or July in the Gregorian calendar. Devotees fast on Apara Ekadashi, believing it helps them cleanse their past sins and attain moksha, or liberation. The Sanskrit word 'apar' means boundless or limitless. Fasting on this day is thought to bring endless blessings. Apara Ekadashi Wishes and Greetings: WhatsApp Stickers, Ekadashi HD Images, Facebook Messages and GIFs to Send on This Holy Day.

Apara Ekadashi 2024 Date

Apara Ekadashi 2024 falls on June 2, 2024, a Sunday.

Apara Ekadashi Time

The Apara Ekadashi period begins on Sunday, June 2, at 5:04 am and ends on Monday, June 3, at 2:41 am. The time to break the fast, known as Parana, is on Monday, June 3, between 8:05 and 8:35 am. It is important for those observing the fast and performing rituals to follow these timings to ensure they align with the auspicious timings.

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha

According to Hindu mythology, there was a righteous King named Mahidwaj. But Mahidwaj had a younger brother, Vajra Dhwaj, who hated him because he was motivated by greed and anger. Vajra Dhwaj killed Mahidwaj and hid his body under a peepal tree. Mahidwaj's spirit, unable to attain salvation, haunted those who passed by the tree. One day, a sage sensed Mahidwaj's spirit and learned about the incident through divine powers. The sage decided to help Mahidwaj by observing the Apara Ekadashi fast, transferring the benefits from the fast to Mahidwaj. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu, Mahidwaj's spirit was freed and attained salvation. Since then, people have observed Apara Ekadashi to gain good karma and move closer to salvation.

Apara Ekadashi Significance

Observing Apara Ekadashi is believed to cleanse past and present sins. It is believed to lead one onto a path of goodness. It brings wealth, recognition, and success. It is also believed that observing Apara Ekadashi with the utmost devotion can help one break free from the cycle of birth and death and attain salvation. Ekadashi 2024 List for PDF Download Online: Dates, Parana Timings, Significance and Rituals of the 24 Ekadashi Vrat in the Year.

Observing Apara Ekadashi purifies the spirit and guides devotees towards enlightenment and inner peace. By observing it, devotees gain good karma and blessings. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Apara Ekadashi 2024!

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