Papmochani Ekadashi 2023: Date, significance, shubh muharat of the auspicious occasion

Today, March 18, the whole country will celebrate Papmochani Ekadashi, the last of 24 Ekadashi in the Hindu calendar. It occurs on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in Chaitra month. Papmochani Ekadashi is the day that falls between Holika Dahan and Chaitra Navratri. It comes before Yugadi and is the year’s final Ekadashi.

Date of Papmochani Ekadashi 2023 and shubh muhurat

On March 18, the whole country will celebrate Papmochani Ekadashi. The Ekadashi Tithi will start at 2:06 pm on March 17 and end at 11:13 am on March 18. This is what Drik Panchang says. End of Day Dwadashi Parana - 08:07 AM.

The significance of Papmochani Ekadashi

In the North Indian Purnimant calendar, Papmochani Ekadashi happens during the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month. In the South Indian Amavasyant calendar, it happens during the Krishna Paksha of the Phalguna month. But both North and South India celebrate it on the same day. At the moment, it is in March or April on the English calendar.


Papmochani is made up of two words: ‘Paap’, which means sin, and ‘Mochani’, which means remover. This Ekadashi fast is observed to worship Lord Vishnu, and devotees fast for the entire day to purge themselves of past mistakes and sins.

Puja rituals for Papmochani Ekadashi

On this auspicious day, people fast for the entire day, chant Lord Vishnu mantras and bhajans, and organize Bhagwat Gita meetings and sermons. Worshiping Lord Vishnu is done to obtain the diety’s blessings for a prosperous and happy life.

FAQs

1: When is Papmochani Ekadashi 2023?
March 18


2: When did Ekadashi Tithi begin?
The Ekadashi Tithi will start on March 17 at 2:06 PM and end on March 18 at 11:13 AM.