- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:09 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: The auspicious day of Mokshada Ekadashi is also celebrated as Gita Jayanti. It is observed on the eleventh day of Ekadashi tithi, which falls on the waxing phase of the moon also known as Shukla Paksha, during the lunar month of Margashira. As the name suggests, the devotees of the Mokshada Ekadashi vrat will reach "Vaikunth," the celestial dwelling of Lord Vishnu, and attain "Moksha," or freedom from the cycle of birth and death. However, there are certain do’s and don’ts that must be followed on this sacred fast day. This year, the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on two days - 22nd December and 23rd December. Let us know about them further.
Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagavad Gita to warrior Prince Arjuna on the day of Mokshada Ekadashi. (Image Source: ISKCON Bangalore)
Mokshada Ekadashi 2023: Do’s And Don’ts To Follow On This Day
- The devotees must wake up in the Brahma Muhurat on this day and take a bath. Make sure to wear clean clothes and take a vow to uphold the fast.
- It is forbidden for the individual who is keeping fast to consume any tamasic foods, including meat, fish, onions, garlic, eggs, and alcohol.
- The devotees also have to abstain from grains and beans. The devotees are permitted to eat fruits and milk products.
- It is recommended that devotees wash their hair on Dashmi Tithi itself. They are required to bathe in the Brahma Muhurat on the day of the Ekadashi fast and refrain from washing their head that day.
- It is forbidden for devotees to pluck the Tulsi leaves on the day of Ekadashi.
- Those who follow the Utpanna Ekadashi fast are not allowed to prepare their prasadam in oil. It is recommended to prepare the Ekadashi Prasadam with Desi Ghee.
- On the day of Ekadashi vrat, devotees are required to recite Lord Vishnu's mantras and read the Shrimad Bhagavatam or Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
- During fasting, devotees are not allowed to sleep and are not entitled to abuse others or say erroneous things.
- The fasting must only be completed by those who follow the Ekadashi Vrat on the Dwadashi Tithi at the scheduled Parana time.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)
