Indira Ekadashi occurs during the waning phase of moon in the month of Ashwin (September – October) in traditional North Indian calendar. In 2013, Indira Ekadasi is on September 30. The importance of Indira Ekadasi is described in the Brahmavaivarta Purana and was described by Lord Krishna to Yudhisthira. It is believed that observing this Ekadasi will help in removing the sins committed by oneself and one’s forefathers. The Ekadasi falls during the Pitru Paksh Shradh period in North India . Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Legend has it that King Indrasena on Narada Muni’s advice observed Indira Ekadasi and saved his father from the remorse of sins committed during earthly life.
Indira Ekadasi falls during the Pitru Paksh Shradh period in North India .
Prayers and rituals are performed in the name of forefathers and dead relatives on the day before Indira Ekadasi. A single meal is only eaten on the day before Ekadashi. A complete fast is observed on the Indira Ekadashi day by staunch devotees. In the afternoon on the Ekadasi day, some people perform rituals dedicated to the dead.
The fasting of Indira Ekadasi ends on the next day and is broken by having food with family members.
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This year there will be a confusion on which date this Indira Ekadashi falls; as some calendars are showing the 24th September 2011. In my view, whether there is devotional fasting on the 23th or the 24th, I believe devotee prayers should encompass awareness of the time issue and seek understanding of any confusion or error.
Best wishes for the Lord Vishnu prayers,
DINESH R MAKWANA (DREAMWORDS AND INORBITS)
There is no confusion indira ekadasi is marked on Sept 23 in 2011...Srihari om
As per calendar Indira Ekadashi falls on 23rd September, 2011 for north india, but what about rest of india, specifically Maharashtra
Raajan
Even in Maharashtra Ekadasi is marked on 23 September for most Hindus.
The one marked on September 24 is only for the tradition that states that Dwadashi should be present when Ekadasi fasting ends. This is not followed by all.
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