Ekadashi date dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the creator of the world, holds great importance in Sanatan Dharma. This time Ekadashi of Chaitra month i.e. ‘Papmochani Ekadashi’ (Papmochani Ekadashi 2024) will be celebrated on 5th April, Friday.
There are a total of 24 Ekadashi dates in a year.
For your information, Ekadashi fast is considered very important in Hindu religion and there are a total of 24 Ekadashi dates in a year. And similarly, Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is also considered very special which is called Papamochani Ekadashi. As is clear from its name itself, the person observing this fast gets freedom from all sins. Along with this, by the grace of Lord Vishnu one achieves success at every turn of life. In such a situation, let us know when Papamochani Ekadashi fast will be observed this year.
auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start at 4:16 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024. At the same time, it will end the next day on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 01:28 pm. Keeping in mind the Udaya Tithi, its fast will be observed on 5th April.
method of worship
Wake up in the morning and take a holy bath. Take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Vishnu.
After this, clean your house and puja room.
Install the idol of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi on a pedestal.
Get the Lord bathed with Panchamrit. Offer a garland of yellow flowers.
Apply turmeric or Gopi sandalwood tilak. Offer Panjiri and Panchamrit.
Meditate on Lord Vishnu.
Be sure to include Tulsi leaves in the puja. End the puja with aarti. Ask for forgiveness for the mistakes made during the puja.
Next day after the puja, break your fast with Prasad.
Importance
‘Popmochami Ekadashi’ (Papmochani Ekadashi 2024) fast has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. According to astrologers, by fasting on Popmochami Ekadashi, a person attains health. Also, for those who have the possibility of having a child, that also gets fulfilled. Also all the mental problems of the person go away. Besides, this fast also frees the person from sin.