Mohini Ekadashi 2017: Purify Your Past With A Divine Present!

Mohini Ekadashi will me marked on 6th May 2017. On this day, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Vishnu to attain a serene life. According to Hindu Calendar, this day is observed on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha of month Vaishakha. To know more about this occasion, read on..

Mohini Ekadashi : What Is Mohini Ekadashi?

Mohini Ekadashi is a divine carrier of blessings and boons for the devotees.Mohini Ekadashi is approaching in 2017 in the Ekadashi Tithi (lunar date) of Vaisakha month, and hereby, we have brought you significant details about the day of Mohini Ekadashi. Want to know more about it? Then, let’s proceed...

Mohini Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu, as Mohini is a disguised form of Vishnu. It is celebrated with great zeal among the Vaishnavites (followers of Vishnu). The day of Mohini Ekadashi is observed during Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha. The ritual of Mohini Ekadashi is followed in South India in the Tamil month of Chithirai and in Jyeshta Maas of Bengali calendar.

It is believed that fasting on the day of Mohini Ekadashi eliminates all kinds of troubles and sadness from a person’s life. Before we know more about the holy rituals of Mohini Ekadashi, we should first know when it will be observed in 2017. Let’s now take a look at the date and timing of Mohini Ekadashi Vrat in 2017 according to the Hindu Calendar.

Mohini Ekadashi 2017 Date & Timing

*On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment is 21:42

Hope, now you would be able to adorn yourself in advance for the day of Mohini Ekadashi after knowing when it should be observed in 2017.

Do you want to know why Mohini Ekadashi is observed every year? Then, do not wait and proceed further to know why Mohini Ekadashi will be followed.

Mohini Ekadashi : Why To Observe Mohini Ekadashi?

The legend is about son of Dhanapala, Dhristabuddhi. Dhanapala was an ardent Lord Vishnu’s devotee, but his son was just the reverse of his character. Dhanapala was a rich merchant, residing along the banks of Saraswati. He spent his whole life in charity and benevolent deeds, although his son proved to be big disappointment for him.

Dhristabuddhi was abandoned by his father due to his bad associations and misdeeds. This did not change him much and he resorted himself to robbery, in order to sustain his life. To quench his hunger, Dhristabuddhi also started killing up animals in forests. Thus, he was able to satiate his starvation after being thrown out of the house.

After a certain point of time, he felt to be guilty as he realized his ill deeds. Thus, one day he arrived at the Ashram of Kaundinya, a sage. This proved to be the turning point in his life. As Dhristabuddhi tried to annul his guilts, Kaundinya advised him to observe Ekadashi Vrat in the month of Vaisakha to honor Lord Vishnu.

It is believed that after observing the Ekadashi Vrat, he was able to purify his past life sins and attained Moksha (salvation). Since then, the day of Mohini Ekadashi came to be devoted to Vishnu.

Now, we will discuss the ritual proceedings that should be carried out on the day of Mohini Ekadashi.

Mohini Ekadashi : How To Observe Mohini Ekadashi?

Following are the rituals associated with the day of Mohini Ekadashi:

• The rituals of fast are carried out from Dashami, the preceding day. Devotees should not have meal in bronze utensils.
• On the day of Ekadashi, devotees should wake up before sunrise.
• A spiritual bath is taken at a river or lake. A paste of Kush and Til is used in bathing.
• Only Satvik food is taken by the devotees who observe the Vrat.

So, dedicate the day of Mohini Ekadashi to Vishnu and eliminate all your past life misdeeds. Follow Lord Vishnu with a devout heart, and you will be blessed with salvation.

MyKundali wishes you all the fulfilment of your wishes on Mohini Ekadashi..!