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Mohini Ekadashi is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. In 2024, it falls on Sunday, May 19. It is a day of great reverence in Hinduism, observed with fasting and devotion to obtain blessings and purify oneself of sins.
This year Mohini ekadashi will be celebrated on Sunday May 19, 2024.
Mohini Ekadashi 2024 will be observed on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Ekadashi is an important Hindu festival which is celebrated to honor Lord Vishnu. As per Panchang, Ekadashi is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of the Vaishakha month.
Mohini Ekadashi Significance
On this significant day, Lord Vishnu manifested as a nymph, marking it as a pivotal Ekadashi. Devotees engage in strict fasting, conduct puja ceremonies, and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Charitable deeds, providing meals to Brahmins, and pilgrimages to Krishna temples are deemed especially meritorious.
Mohini Ekadashi Story
The story of Mohini Ekadashi is intricately linked to the mythological event known as Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean. During this celestial event, a fierce battle erupted between the gods and demons for possession of Amrita, the nectar that bestows immortality.
To restore order and distribute the nectar equitably, Lord Vishnu assumed the captivating guise of Mohini. Her charm played a crucial role in guaranteeing that the gods obtained the nectar, while the demons were mesmerized by her beauty.
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