Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: Check time, rituals and other key details here

Mokshada Ekadashi, one of the most auspicious days to worship Lord Vishnu, will start on December 23 when devotees across the country and abroad, offer prayers in hopes of attaining liberation.

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat starts on December 23, 2023.

Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: Date and Time

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins - December 22, 2023 - 08:16 AM
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends - December 23, 2023 - 07:11 AM
• Parana Time - December 24, 2023 - 06:18 AM to 06:24 AM
• On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - 06:24 AM

Why is Mokshada Ekadashi celebrated?
The festival is an auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu. Those who offer prayers to Bhagwan Vishnu are expected to get blessed with all the worldly happiness, peace and prosperity.

It is believed by the devotees that those who observe fast on Mokshada Ekadashi, get rid of all types of past committed sins and get ultimate salvation.

What are Puja Rituals for Mokshada Ekadashi?

• Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath
• Take a sankalp of observing fast with pure intentions
• Clean the puja room before placing the idol of Lord Vishnu and Shree Yantra
• Light a diya with desi cow ghee, offer garland or flowers, Tulsi Patra (you can use the ones plucked a day before)
• Perform puja rituals and recite Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.
• Repeat rituals in the evening and recite Vishnu Sahasranama
• Prepare panchamrit
• Perfrom Aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi
• Break your fast with fruits, or sattvik food