Mohini Ekadashi 2023: Ekadashi fast is considered the best among all fasts in Hinduism. It is believed that by observing Ekadashi fast one attains virtue equal to donating a thousand cows. Please tell that according to the Hindu calendar, Mohini Ekadashi fast will be observed on Monday, 01 May 2023. This fast will be observed on the Ekadashi date of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha. On this day, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to destroy the demons. Mohini is the only female incarnation of Lord Sri Hari. It has been told in the scriptures that by worshiping and doing charity on this special day, all sins, sorrows, disputes, poverty, etc. go away. Let us know the measures and some special rules of the Mohini Ekadashi fast.
Mohini Ekadashi fasting 2023 (Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Shubh Muhurat)
Ekadashi date of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha starts: 30 April 2023 from 08.28 pm
Ekadashi date of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha ends: 01 May 2023 at 10.09 pm
Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Date: 01 May 2023, Monday
Ekadashi fasting time: 02 May between 05.40 am to 08.19 am
Mohini Ekadashi fasting measures (Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Upay)
According to astrology, on the day of Mohini Ekadashi's fast, Lord Vishnu should be offered Kheer made from cow's milk. Along with this, red-colored clothes should be offered to Goddess Lakshmi. Doing this brings economic progress in life.
On the day of the Ekadashi fast, a lamp of pure desi ghee should be lit in front of the Tulsi plant in the evening.
The heat starts increasing in the month of Vaishakh. That's why on the day of the Mohini Ekadashi fast, donating water to passers-by and giving water to animals and birds gives special benefits. Along with this, Mother Lakshmi is pleased by donating food, shoes, slippers, umbrellas, etc. to the needy on this day.
Mohini Ekadashi fasting rules (Mohini Ekadashi 2023 Niyam)
It has been told in the scriptures that on the day of the Mohini Ekadashi fast, animals and birds should not be driven away even by mistake. Instead, food and water should be arranged for them. Along with this, any needy person who comes home on the day of the Ekadashi fast should be sent away from the house only after giving a donation and Dakshina. On this special day, fasting should not bring anger or negative thoughts to your mind. Also, he should not argue with anyone. With this, respect elders and serve them. By doing this Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are pleased.
