Mokshada Ekadashi
MarathiAlso known as: Vaishnava Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti
Mokshada Ekadashi
About Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight in Margashira (November-December). It is the day when Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita.
Devotees observe strict fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. The vrat is believed to grant moksha (liberation).
In Maharashtra, temples hold special celebrations marking Gita Jayanti.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe strict fasting and celebrate Gita Jayanti.
Om Namo Narayanaya, I observe this Mokshada Ekadashi vrat for liberation and spiritual enlightenment.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Recite the Bhagavad Gita and worship Lord Vishnu.
- Break the fast the next day after morning prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on this day. The Ekadashi is celebrated as Gita Jayanti.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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