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Papmochani Ekadashi 2024: According to the Hindu calendar, Papmochani Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Chaitra. Additionally, it is considered the last of 24 Ekadashi fasts according to the Hindu calendar. This Ekadashi takes place on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu Chaitra Maas. This year, the auspicious fast of Papmochani Ekadashi will be observed on 5th April 2024.

Let us check out the significant details about this sacred fast further. 

Papmochani Ekadashi 2024: Date And Parana Time 

- Papmochani Ekadashi 2024 Date - 5th April 2024, Friday 

- Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 04:14 PM, 4th April 2024

- Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 01:28 PM, 5th April 2024 

- Papmochani Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 06:05 AM - 10:17 AM, 6th April 2024 

Papmochani Ekadashi is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is believed to alleviate one of all the sins. (Image Source: Canva)

Papmochani Ekadashi 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Vrat 

Lord Krishna explained the significance of the Papmochani Ekadashi vrat to Lord Vishnu. To receive Lord Vishnu's blessings and atone for their misdeeds from previous lives, devotees must observe the Papamochani Ekadashi with a pure heart. The Bhavishyottara Purana also mentions the Papmochani Ekadashi. The Bhavishya Uttara Purana tells the story of Papmochani Ekadashi through the exchange of conversations between Lord Krishna and King Yudhishthira.

Papmochani Ekadashi 2024: Vrat Katha Of This Ekadashi 

As per the legend, there was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva known as Sage Medhavi. He used to practise rigorous meditation in the Chaitraratha jungle, which was a magnificent place to be covered with flowers. Lord Indra and Apsaras were regular visitors to the Chaitraratha jungle. Apsara, also known as "Manjughosa," made several attempts to woo Sage Medhavi, but she was never successful because of the strength of his sobriety. Manjughosa began to sing while remaining a few miles away from the sage. 

Lord Kamdev became delighted as she sang so exquisitely. Manjughosha became restless with lust after glancing at the sage Medhavi's appearance. Soon, she began to sing seductively. Kamdev used his strong magical arrows to direct Medhavi's attention towards Manughosha. Medhavi gave up on meditation because he was drawn to Manjughosha's allure. His mental chastity was lost. She had a long-lasting appeal that drew him in.  

However, Manjughosha chose to leave the sage after many years of marriage since she no longer felt any attraction to him. Medhavi realised he had been duped when he requested Manjughosha to let her go. Medhavi, filled with rage, cursed her to turn into an ugly witch. Medhavi went back to the ashram of his father, Sage Chyavana. During Papamochani Ekadashi, Sage Chyavana requested Medhavi to keep a fast, promising to wash away his sins. 

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With devotion towards Lord Vishnu, Medhavi kept the fast and was absolved of his sins. Manjughosha repented her wrongdoings and performed the Papmochani Ekadashi fast. And she was also freed from her transgression.



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