Mumbai: Utpanna Ekadashi, one of the most significant days for Lord Vishnu’s devotees, is a time for spiritual cleansing and seeking divine blessings. This year, it will be observed on 26 November 2024. Falling in the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month, this day is rooted in mythology, celebrating the birth of Goddess Ekadashi—a divine figure believed to rid the world of sins and help devotees attain salvation. Offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day is considered highly beneficial, bringing peace, prosperity, and fulfilment.
Adding to the day’s importance, Preeti Yoga and Ayushman Yoga, two highly auspicious celestial combinations, make this Utpanna Ekadashi especially significant. These yogas are believed to enhance the positive energy of prayers and rituals, making wishes more likely to come true.
Key Timings for Utpanna Ekadashi 2024
Utpanna Ekadashi begins on 26 November 2024 (Tuesday) at 1:01 AM and ends on 27 November 2024 (Wednesday) at 3:47 AM. Following the tradition of observing the fast during Udaya Tithi (sunrise), devotees will observe the Ekadashi fast on 26 November.
The fast, or Parana, is concluded on 27 November, between 1:12 PM and 3:18 PM.
Auspicious Time for Puja
The ideal time to perform the Utpanna Ekadashi puja is on 26 November, between 11:47 AM and 12:29 PM. Devotees believe that worship during this time yields the greatest spiritual benefits and ensures divine blessings.
How to Perform the Utpanna Ekadashi Puja
The rituals associated with Utpanna Ekadashi are simple yet deeply meaningful. Here’s how you can observe this sacred day:
- Wake up early, bathe, and wear fresh, clean clothes.
- Arrange idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on a clean altar.
- Bathe the idols with Panchamrit (a mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar) and Ganga water.
- Light a diya (lamp) filled with ghee as an offering to the divine.
- Place Tulsi leaves, fruits, coconut, betel nuts, and sweets before the deities.
- Recite the mantra ‘Om Namo Narayan‘ and meditate on Lord Vishnu.
- Perform Aarti and pray for blessings, peace, and prosperity.
Why is Utpanna Ekadashi Important?
The spiritual significance of Utpanna Ekadashi lies in its power to cleanse sins and pave the way for salvation. According to Hindu beliefs, those who observe this fast and perform rituals with devotion are granted a place in Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu’s heavenly abode. It is also said that worshipping on this day brings happiness, harmony, and spiritual contentment to one’s life.
Beyond its religious value, the day holds personal significance for devotees, helping them reflect on their spiritual journey and seek inner peace.
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024 is not just a day of fasting and rituals—it’s a time for personal transformation and spiritual growth. Whether you’re seeking peace, happiness, or liberation, this divine day offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your connection with Lord Vishnu and embrace the blessings of the universe.
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