Indira Ekadashi, also known as Shradh Ekadashi, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is celebrated across India with great devotion. This Ekadashi is known as Shradh Ekadashi as it falls during Shradh Paksha. One of the important parts of Indira Ekadashi is the Indira Ekadashi vrat, which is observed on Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwina, which corresponds to the month of September or October in the Gregorian calendar. This year, India Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on October 10, 2023. Since the day falls during Shradh Paksha, it holds significance for Hindus. Scroll down to learn more about Indira Ekadashi Vrat 2023 date, Indira Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi and the significance of the day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi 2023 List: Know All Dates, Parana Timing, Significance and Ekadashi Vrat Rituals for All Fasting Days in The Year.

Indira Ekadashi 2023 Date

Indira Ekadashi 2023 will be observed on Tuesday, October 10.

Indira Ekadashi 2023 Tithi Timings

  • The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 12:36 PM on October 9, 2023 and will end at 03:08 PM on October 10, 2023.

  • The Parana Time (Breaking the fast time) will be on October 11 from 06:31 AM to 08:53 AM

Indira Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi

Devotees observe a fast and perform puja rituals, such as taking a holy bath, cleaning the house, and offering garlands and sweets to Lord Vishnu.

  1. Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes before starting the puja rituals.

  2. Clean the house, especially the puja room and then place an idol of Lord Vishnu.

  3. Offer fruits, flowers, garlands, Tulsi leaves and sweets to Lord Vishnu.

  4. On this day, devotees should prepare sattvik food (vegetarian food) and offer it to Brahmin, cows, crows, dogs and ants.

  5. Recite the Bhagavad Gita Path and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

  6. Devotees should break your fast the next day on Dwadashi Tithi.

Indira Ekadashi Vrat Significance

On the day of Indira Ekadashi, devotees worship Lord Vishnu with great devotion and observe a fast. They also offer prayers to their ancestors as this Ekadashi falls during Pitru Paksha. It is believed that devotees who observe fast on this sacred day, Lord Vishnu blesses their ancestors and grants them salvation. It is considered auspicious to perform acts of charity on Indira Ekadashi. Devotees can donate food and clothing to the needy. Observe a strict fast and make sure you do not pluck Tulsi Patra on the same day, as it is prohibited to pluck Tulsi on Ekadashi day.

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