Kartik Ekadashi 2024: How to Worship Lord Vishnu on ‘Kartik Ekadashi’ Know Everything
Kartik Ekadashi 2024 spans November 11-12, honouring Lord Vishnu’s awakening. Addicts observe fasting, avoiding tamasic foods, and share in rituals like offering sugarcane and lighting lights.
Kartik Ekadashi, which is the alternate Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, is celebrated with deep reverence as it marks the day when Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from his four-month rest. This time, the timings of Ekadashi are gauging over a period of two days, leading to confusion on whether it would be celebrated on November 11 or 12.
Kartik Ekadashi 2024 Date and time
According to the panchang, Kartik Ekadashi (Devuthani Ekadashi) this time begins on November 11 at 6.46 pm and ends on November 12 at 4.00 pm. The fast for Kartik Ekadashi will be observed on November 12, with Parana( breaking of the fast) on November 13 between 6.42 am and 8.51 am.
Kartik Ekadashi 2024 Significance
During the four months of Lord Vishnu’s slumber, known as ‘ Dev Shayan’( the lord’s rest), auspicious events similar as marriages are generally avoided. These observances are proceeded only after his awakening, called Dev Jagran or Utthan. Observing a fast and harkening to the Vrat Katha on Kartik Ekadashi (Devuthani Ekadashi)holds special spiritual significance, as it’s believed to bring blessings and spiritual merit.
Kartik Ekadashi 2024 Rituals
On Kartik Ekadashi, (Devuthani Ekadashi) addicts observe specific rituals and fasting rules to mark the occasion. Those observing the fast generally consume only water or light liquids, with rice and swab rigorously avoided.
Addicts are also anticipated to refrain from consuming tamasic foods- an Ayurvedic term used to denote foods that are belived to be dangerous for mind and body- onion, garlic, meat, alcohol, and banal food. The day begins with rising before daylight, followed by a bath. Addicts also prepare a sugarcane pavillion with a central forecourt, upon which an image or hero of Lord Vishnu is placed.
Immolations of sugarcane, water homilies, unheroic fruits, and sweets are also made. A ghee beacon is lit which burns throughout the night, while addicts recite the ‘ Vishnu Purana’ and hear to the ‘ Vrat Katha’, heightening their spiritual connection to the sacred day.
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