EKADASHI MAY 2024: VAISHAKH MONTH EKADASHI CALENDAR; CHECK DATES, PARANA TIME, SIGNIFICANCE AND MORE
Ekadashi May 2024: Devotees of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu observed a vrat on the sacred day of Ekadashi, also known as Dev Gyaras. This significant day is observed on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha and the Shukla Paksha of each Hindu lunar month. Two Ekadashi fasts are observed each month; hence, 24 Ekadashi fasts are observed yearly. Observing a sincere fast on Ekadashi by avoiding grains, beans and tamasic food items is highly rewarding. The sacred Hindu texts suggest that by observing the vrat of Ekadashi, a human being can atone for all of their sins and attain liberation.
Check out the Ekadashi Calendar for May (Vaishakh Maas) as per the Hindu panchang.
Ekadashi May 2024: Varuthini Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha, Vaishakh Maas)
- Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Date - 4th May 2024 (Saturday)
- Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Tithi Begins - 11:24 PM, 3rd May 2024 (Friday)
- Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Tithi Ends - 08:38 PM, 4th May 2024, Saturday
- Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 05:37 AM - 10:04 AM, 5th May 2024 (Sunday)
Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Significance - Varuthini Ekadashi is observed in the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. It is believed that by fasting, praying to Lord Vishnu, and performing charitable deeds, one can atone for sins accrued over many lives. It is stated that the benefits gained from keeping this fast satisfy all of the devotee's needs. Furthermore, it is said that keeping this fast will bless and bring auspiciousness into one's life.
It is customary to offer worship to Lord Vishnu on the day of the sacred Ekadashi fast. (Image Source: Canva)
Ekadashi May 2024: Mohini Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha, Vaishakh Maas)
- Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Date - 19th May 2024 (Sunday)
- Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Tithi Begins - 11:22 AM, 18th May 2024 (Saturday)
- Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Tithi Ends - 01:50 PM, 19th May 2024 (Sunday)
- Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 05:28 AM to 10:01 AM, 20th May 2024 (Monday)
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Mohini Ekadashi 2024 Significance - As soon as the Amrit (Nectar of Immortality) emerged from the ocean, Lord Vishnu became the Mohini Avatar. Lord Vishnu adopted the appearance of Mohini to steal the Amrit from the Asuras and deliver it to the Devas. It was on the day of Mohini Ekadashi when Lord Vishnu took the Mohini avatar. In the Hindu calendar, it occurs on the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh.
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