Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Date, time, significance, puja vidhi, mantra and more

Mokshada Ekadashi, observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Margashirsha month, is a significant day for Lord Vishnu's devotees. Many people mark the occasion with strict fasting, prayers to Shri Hari, and visits to temples seeking divine blessings. This year, Mokshada Ekadashi will be celebrated on December 11, 2024.

Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Date and Timing

Start of Ekadashi Tithi: December 11, 2024, at 3:42 AM
End of Ekadashi Tithi: December 12, 2024, at 1:09 AM
Parana Time (Breaking the Fast): December 12, 2024, between 7:04 AM and 9:08 AM

Dwadashi Tithi Ends: December 12, 2024, at 10:26 PM

Mokshada Ekadashi Significance

Among the 24 Ekadashis observed each year, Mokshada Ekadashi stands out for its association with salvation or "moksha." It is believed to free devotees from the cycle of birth and death. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day brings peace, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires.

Devotees who fast on Mokshada Ekadashi are thought to be absolved of past misdeeds and may attain Vaikuntha Dham, the eternal abode of Lord Vishnu. This day emphasizes spiritual growth and the ultimate goal of liberation.

Mokshada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

• Begin the day with an early morning bath and clean your home and prayer space.
• Install idols or photos of Lord Vishnu, Krishna, or Laddoo Gopal Ji in the puja area. Perform a ritual bath for the idols if available.
• Light a lamp with desi ghee and offer Tulsi leaves, garlands, sweets, fruits, and traditional items like paan, elaichi, and supari.
• Chant Lord Vishnu's mantras, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, and read the Shree Hari Stotram.
• In the evening, offer prayers again and narrate the story associated with Mokshada Ekadashi.
• Perform Lord Vishnu’s aarti and seek blessings.
• Break the fast with fruits or allowed fasting foods. Strict observers should break their fast on Dwadashi Tithi during Parana time.

Mokshada Ekadashi Mantra
1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Jaanki Vallabham..!!
3. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
4. Ram Ram Raameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!