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Ekadashi January 2024: In a Vedic calendar month, Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) lunar cycles. The main goal of fasting on Ekadashi according to Hinduism, is to master the intellect and the body's senses and direct them towards spiritual development.  A calendar year normally consists of 24 ekadashis. There are occasionally two extra Ekadashi fasts in a leap year. Every Ekadashi day is said to offer unique advantages that can only be obtained by engaging in specified activities. Let us check the dates, significance and Parana time for Ekadashi fasts in January 2024. 

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi tithi with utmost devotion. (Image Source: Canva)

Ekadashi January 2024: Saphala Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) 

- Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Date - 7th January 2024 

- Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 12:42 AM, 6th January 2024

- Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 12:42 AM, 8th January 2024 

- Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 07:15 AM to 10:43 AM, 8th January 2024 

Saphala Ekadashi 2024 Significance - Saphala Ekadashi is the Ekadashi that falls in the month of Paush in the Hindu calendar. Another name for it is Paush Krishna Ekadashi. Since the word "Saphala" means "to prosper," Saphala Ekadashi is appropriately characterised as a day on which devotees receive good fortune by putting an end to their suffering. It is believed that this day of fasting can be used to unlock the doors to success, prosperity, abundance, and good fortune.

Ekadashi January 2024 - Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) 

- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Date - 21 January 2024 

- Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 07:26 PM, 20th January 2024

- Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 07:26 PM, 21st January 2024 

- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time -  07:14 AM to 10:46 AM, 22nd January 2024 

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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Significance - As the name implies, married couples observe the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi in hopes of having a good son, their children's well-being, and the health and welfare of their families. Parents observe Putrada Ekadashi since according to Hindu tradition, having a son is important as he will take care of them in old age and assist them in achieving salvation. 



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