Indira Ekadashi 2024: Know the shubh muhurat, date, significance, puja rituals of the auspicious Hindu festival

Updated on: Sep 28, 2024, 09:21:07 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

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Indira Ekadashi 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Indira Ekadashi is on September 28. It honours our ancestors and seeks their liberation through fasting.

Indira Ekadashi 2024: Indira Ekadashi is a highly significant event in the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Among the 24 Ekadashis celebrated throughout the year, this particular Ekadashi stands out as it takes place during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwin month. Indira Ekadashi is a sacred day that honours our ancestors, aiming to liberate them from ancestral debts. On this day, devotees observe fasting and engage in rituals known as tarpana to appease their forefathers. From date to puja timings, scroll down to know more. (Also read: Jivitputrika Vrat 2024: Date, timing, history, significance, how Jitiya fast is celebrated in India )

Indira Ekadashi 2024 Date and Timings

This year the significant Hindu festival of Indira Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, September 28. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the event are as follows:

Parana Time - 06:13 AM to 08:36 AM, September 29

On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - 16:47 PM, September 29

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 13:20 PM on September 27

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 14:49 PM on September 28

Indira Ekadashi 2024 Significance

Indira Ekadashi holds particular significance as it falls during the Pitru Paksha period, a time dedicated to honouring ancestors in Hindu tradition. Observing this vrat is thought to help the souls of the departed attain Moksha (liberation) and find peace in the afterlife. Devotees participate in rituals, fasting, and prayers to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings not only for themselves but also for the souls of their deceased loved ones.

This day serves as a poignant reminder to express gratitude for the legacy left by ancestors and to fulfil one’s spiritual obligations towards them. The acts of fasting and devotion during this time are believed to strengthen the bond between the living and the departed, ensuring that ancestors remain content and blessed.

Indira Ekadashi 2024 Puja Rituals

1. Rise early in the morning and take a holy bath before beginning the puja rituals.

2. Clean your home, especially the puja room.

3. Place an idol of Lord Vishnu, light a lamp with desi ghee, and offer garlands, fruits, Tulsi leaves, and homemade sweets.

4. Prepare sattvik food and offer it to Brahmins, as well as to cows, crows, dogs, and ants.

5. Recite the Bhagavad Gita and some people also organize the Gayatri Path.

6. Remember, it is prohibited to pluck Tulsi leaves on this day.

7. Break your fast the following day on Dwadashi Tithi.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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