Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: Know date, time, significance, rituals, mantras to chant

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: From puja vidhi to significance, here’s all that you need to know about this auspicious day

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: There are 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year with each Ekadashi having specific significance in Hinduism. It is believed that observing Ekadashi fast can make Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi happy, and bless the devotees with wealth, longevity and prosperity. Utpanna Ekadashi marks the start of the Ekadashi fasting tradition and is observed with a lot of dedication and devotion.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: date and time

Utpanna Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month, and is observed after Devutthana Ekadashi. According to Drik Panchang, Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed on November 26 this year. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 1:01 AM on November 26 and will end at 3:47 AM on November 27.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: significance

According to legends, it is believed that Lord Vishnu was in deep meditation when demon Mura came to attack him. At that time, Goddess Ekadashi emerged and vanquished demon Mura and saved Lord Vishnu. Since then, Goddess Ekadashi is worshipped for her valour and bravery. Observing Utpanna Ekadashi fast can bring prosperity and wealth in the lives of the devotees.

On this day, devotees wake up early and take a holy bath. Then yellow sweets are prepared as yellow is believed to be Lord Vishnu’s favourite colour. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped on this day. It is believed that watering the peepul tree on the auspicious occasion of Utpanna Ekadashi has spiritual significance.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: mantras to chant

On Utpanna Ekadashi, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya and Ekadashi Vrat Katha are chanted to please Lord vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.