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Aja Ekadashi 2024: Date, Time and Significance
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Aja Ekadashi, also known as Annada Ekadashi, is an important day in the Hindu calendar. This observance falls during the dark fortnight of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada, which corresponds to August or September in the English calendar. This year, Aja Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday.
Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day, which is observed on the eleventh day of each lunar month. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with devotees seeking to attain spiritual growth, forgiveness, and divine blessings. Every year, the Aja Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. In Hinduism, the Aja Ekadashi fast holds great significance. On this day, devotees perform rituals and fast in honour of Lord Vishnu. It is also considered highly auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi alongside Lord Vishnu on this day.
Ekadashi Dates
* Start of Ekadashi Tithi in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada Month: 29th August, Thursday at 1:19 AM
* End of Ekadashi Tithi in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada Month: 30th August, Friday at 1:37 AM
* According to the Udaya Tithi (the date that is active at sunrise), Aja Ekadashi will be observed on 29th August 2024.
Significance of Aja Ekadashi 2024
In Hinduism, Aja Ekadashi is of great importance. This fast is considered a wonderful opportunity to please Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by worshiping and fasting on this day, devotees get free from sins and attain moksha (liberation). Observing this fast is said to bring auspicious results equivalent to performing the Ashwamedha Yajna. This fast not only brings prosperity and material well-being but also contributes to spiritual progress.
A total of two Ekadashis are celebrated in the month of August. Before this, devotees fasted on Shravan Putrada Ekadashi. It also holds a lot significance in Hinduism.
Significance of Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
In Hindu tradition, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is a day of great spiritual significance, especially for couples seeking to conceive. According to Hindu scriptures, observing fasts and participating in sacred rituals on this day can invoke the benevolence of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, which can lead to the realisation of one's desire for children.
This sacred occasion is seen as an opportunity for couples to seek divine intervention in their quest for parenthood, fostering a deep sense of hope and reassurance. By embracing the spiritual essence of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, devotees can nurture a profound connection with the divine, cultivating an auspicious environment.
The legend associated with Aja Ekadashi says that it helps individuals cleanse their past actions and seek forgiveness. Fasting on this day is not just about abstaining from food but is also a practice of self-discipline and spiritual reflection. Devotees believe that by observing this fast, they can achieve Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
