Rituals of Indira Ekadashi
The devotees typically observe an Indira Ekadashi Vrat on the eve of Indira Ekadashi. The fast is observed for a period of 24 hours, beginning at dawn on Ekadashi and ending at dawn on Dwadashi.
- The adherents eat one meal during the shorter fast, but it must occur before dawn. After feeding the Brahmins and praying to Lord Vishnu, the followers break their fast.
- The observers are permitted to eat dairy products and fruits when on another type of fast.
- The observers must also recite mantras and sing bhajans on the eve of Indira Ekadashi in order to appease Lord Vishnu.
- On this day, reading “Vishnu Sahasranama” is thought to be extremely auspicious.
Significance of Indira Ekadashi
The celebration of Indira Ekadashi is extremely important because devotees who observe an Indira Ekadashi fast are blessed with prosperity, good fortune, and forgiveness for their previous transgressions. In order to bring the ancestors tranquilly, devotees observe the Indira Ekadashi fast. This fast is just as significant in Hindu mythology as the Ashwamedha Yajna.
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