Ekadashi date is very important in Hinduism. Fasting on EkadasiTithi is considered the best. According to the Hindu calendar, there are 26 Ekadashis in a year. One of these is Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month which is known as Mohini Ekadashi. Let us know in detail about Mohini Ekadashi's date, auspicious time, worship method, importance and fasting time from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats.

When is Mohini Ekadashi 2023?

  • Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on April 30, Sunday, at 08.28 pm.
  • At the same time, it will end on May 1, Monday, at 10.09 pm.
  • In such a situation, according to UdayaTithi, the fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on 1st May.

Auspicious Yoga of Mohini Ekadashi 2023

  • Ravi Yoga and Dhruv Yoga are being formed on the day of Mohini Ekadashi.
  • On this day Ravi's Yoga will be from 5.41 am to 5.51 pm.
  • Whereas, Dhruv Yoga will be from Brahma Muhurt till 11.45 am.

Puja Muhurat of Mohini Ekadashi 2023

  • On May 1, Monday, from 9 am to 10.39 am, the auspicious time is going to be there.
  • In such a situation, worshipping during this period will be auspicious and fruitful.
  • By worshipping in this auspicious yoga, the grace of Lord Vishnu will remain forever and the whole family will get the unbroken fruit of the worship.

Puja Vidhi of Mohini Ekadashi 2023

  • After taking bath in the morning, sit in front of Lord Vishnu and meditate on his Mohini form.
  • Bathe and adorn Lord Vishnu. Also, get new clothes worn.
  • Offer flowers, akshat, garland, sandalwood, yellow clothes, yellow sweets etc. to Lord Vishnu.
  • Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and take a vow of fasting. After this offer them bhog.
  • Perform aarti to Lord Vishnu and distribute bhog among the family as prasad.

Significance of Mohini Ekadashi 2023

  • On the day of Mohini Ekadashi, there is a ritual of worshipping the Mohini form of Lord Vishnu.
  • It is believed that fasting on the day of Mohini Ekadashi gives immense beauty and intense intelligence.
  • By observing a fast on this day, good fortune increases and an attractive lustre arises in the body and personality.

Mohini Ekadashi 2023 fasting timings

  • Ekadashi fasting is always observed on Dwadashi day.
  • In this case, on Tuesday, May 2, the fast can be concluded between 5.40 am to 8.19 am.
  • After this, the direct time of VratParan is at 11.17 pm.

So this was all the information related to Mohini Ekadashi.

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