Indira Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. It is believed to help ancestors attain liberation. King Indrasena observed it and freed his father from Yama's realm.
Indira Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
According to the Padma Purana, Sage Narada told King Indrasena to observe this Ekadashi to help his father in the afterlife. The king did so, and his father was released from Yama's realm and attained heaven. The vrat benefits both the observer and ancestors.
Indira Ekadashi — पूजाविधिः
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Indira Ekadashi — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Indira Ekadashi — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Indira Ekadashi — अन्यनामानि
Pan-India(इंदिरा एकादशी)
Ancestor welfare
North India(इंदिरा एकादशी)
Shraddha, tarpan for pitrus
Indira Ekadashi — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Remember ancestors
- ✓Donate in their name
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid neglecting shraddha
- ✗Do not break early
Indira Ekadashi — FAQ
- Indira Ekadashi किम् अस्ति?
- Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Indira Ekadashi पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- Indira Ekadashi दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- Indira Ekadashi दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Remember ancestors; Donate in their name
- Indira Ekadashi दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid neglecting shraddha; Do not break early
- Indira Ekadashi दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Indira Ekadashi Vishnu देवाय समर्पितम्।