Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Every month, two Ekadashis fall, known by different names. The Ekadashi occurring in the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month is called Mohini Ekadashi.
Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing fasting and performing rituals on this day fulfils all desires. Similarly, observing a fast on Mohini Ekadashi day liberates a person from all illusions and bondages, leading to progress in life.
Let's find out when Mohini Ekadashi will be observed this year and what will be the auspicious timing.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha will begin on May 18, 2024, at 11:22 AM and end on May 19, 2024, at 1:50 PM.
Accordingly, Mohini Ekadashi fasting will be observed on May 19, 2024. The auspicious timing for Mohini Ekadashi puja will be from 7:10 AM to 12:18 PM on May 19, 2024.
The Parana for Mohini Ekadashi will be performed between 5:28 AM and 8:12 AM on May 20, 2024.
According to religious beliefs, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), a dispute arose among the gods and demons over obtaining the pot of nectar (Amrit).
It was then that Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini, a woman of enchanting beauty. Disguised as Mohini, Lord Vishnu mesmerized the demons and took possession of the pot of nectar, handing it over to the gods.
By consuming the nectar, all the gods became immortal. It is said that since then, the Ekadashi of the Vaishakha Shukla Paksha came to be known as Mohini Ekadashi.