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In Sanatan Dharma and Hindu calendar, Ekadashi fast is considered to have great religious and spiritual significance, and when it comes to Ekadashi falling during Shraddh Paksha, its importance increases manifold. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is known as Indira Ekadashi (Indira Ekadashi 2026), which is especially dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu. According to religious beliefs, by observing fast on Indira Ekadashi, not only the person observing the fast attains Vaikuntha Dham, but his forgotten ancestors up to seven generations also get freedom from the tortures of Yamraj and attain direct salvation. This year, on Indira Ekadashi, a combination of four rare and extremely auspicious yogas is being formed, due to which the virtuous results of this day have become many times more powerful. Sanatan Dharma followers in the entire country including Uttar Pradesh celebrate this fast with full devotion and devotion so that their ancestors get satisfied and bestow their blessings. Let us know in detail about the date of Indira Ekadashi, auspicious time, 4 Mahayoga to be formed and the complete method of worship in this special article.
According to astrological calculations, this time on the auspicious occasion of Indira Ekadashi, four very auspicious yogas are being formed in the sky, which are considered very fruitful for worship, charity and rituals. Due to the effect of these Mahayoga, positive energy is transmitted in the environment and the blessings of Lord Vishnu and ancestors are received very quickly. When so many auspicious yogas come together on an Ekadashi tithi, every religious act done on that day yields manifold results. Even in local temples and religious rituals, special rules have been mentioned for worshiping during these Yogas, which brings happiness, peace, prosperity and prosperity in the family. Worshiping Lord Vishnu under the shadow of these rare yogas has the ability to destroy all kinds of troubles and sins in the life of the seeker.
According to Hindu mythology and story, on the request of King Yudhishthir, Lord Shri Krishna himself had told about the greatness of Indira Ekadashi. The story of this fast is related to the ancient king Indrasen of Mahishmati city, who observed this Ekadashi fast for the salvation of his ancestors, as a result of which his father got a place in Vaikuntha world. For those who want to have true devotion towards their ancestors and want their ancestors to be satisfied and bless their family with happiness, this Ekadashi is no less than a boon. Due to falling on the days of Pitru Paksha, this fast is considered especially auspicious for the prevention of Pitru Dosh, because it gives peace to the souls of the ancestors and removes the shadow of untimely death or untimely troubles from the family.
On the day of Indira Ekadashi, one should wake up before sunrise in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and take a vow to fast. After this, you should spread a yellow cloth on a post at the worship place of your home and install the idol or picture of Lord Shri Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi. Yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, Ro Akshat, sandalwood, incense, lamp and naivedya should be offered to God and the fast story of Indira Ekadashi should be recited. On this day, worshiping in the Choghadiya Muhurta of profit and progress is considered extremely fruitful, because the work done during this special period brings success and inexhaustible virtue. At the end of the puja, after performing the Aarti of Lord Vishnu, food and grains should be donated to the Brahmins or the needy, which pleases both the ancestors and Lord Vishnu.
The full results of any Ekadashi fast are achieved only when its rules are followed completely. The fast of Indira Ekadashi starts from the night of Dashami Tithi, in which satvik food is consumed and on the day of Ekadashi, food is given up and fast is kept only on fruits or water. On this day, one should not have any kind of bad thoughts, anger or hatred in the mind and one should spend all one’s time in remembering God and chanting bhajans and kirtans. The fast is broken only after feeding or donating to a Brahmin at an auspicious time on Dwadashi Tithi. If you follow these rules with full devotion, then by the grace of Lord Vishnu there is never any shortage of wealth in your house and all the paths of life become paved.
In short, Indira Ekadashi is not just a fast, but it is a sacred medium of expressing gratitude towards one’s ancestors and seeking refuge in Lord Vishnu. The worship done in conjunction with four rare auspicious yogas washes away all the sins of a person’s life and leads him on the path of salvation. In Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country, this festival is celebrated with full faith, which is a living example of our ancient culture and rituals. On this auspicious occasion, you should also worship as per rituals, take advantage of Labh-Unnati Muhurta and make your life blessed by getting the blessings of your ancestors.