First Published Dec 22, 2023, 7:15 AM IST
Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: On Mokshada Ekadashi special worship is done to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Vishnu and fasting on this day, the grace of that Lord will be upon us. But today some things should not be done even by mistake.
Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: There are total 24 Ekadashi in the year. Also Mokshada Ekadashi is the last Ekadashi of the year. Mokshada Ekadashi is also known as Mokshada Ekadashi or Ekadashi Tithi in Shuklapaksha of Margashirsha month. According to the Sanatana Panchangam.. this time Mokshada Ekadashi is on December 22nd i.e. today. On this day special worship is done to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that worshiping this Lord on this day will bring merit. Also many people fast. But today some things are forbidden. By doing this one has to face many kinds of problems in life. Now let's know about the do's and don'ts on Mokshada Ekadashi.
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What to do on Mokshada Ekadashi?
On Ekadashi, one should wake up early in the morning, take bath and worship Lord Vishnu.
Tulsi should be circumambulated around the plant.
Donate to the poor.
Along with these, bhajans and kirtans should be performed.
Do not eat anything throughout the day during fasting. If you can't do it, you can eat fruits.
What not to do on Mokshada Ekadashi?
Do not eat rice on Ekadashi.
Getting a haircut today is considered inauspicious.
Those who are fasting should not sleep until dawn.
Stealing, violence and anger should be avoided on this day.
Also don't cut Tulsi leaves and flowers.
Significance of Mokshada Ekadashi
It is believed that by fasting on Mokshada Ekadashi and worshiping Vishnu, the lord of the world, the ancestors attain moksha. According to religious belief.. Lord Krishna taught the Gita to Arjuna on Mokshada Ekadashi. That is why Geeta Jayanti is also celebrated on this day. Reciting or listening to Gita on this occasion gives auspicious results.