EKADASHI JULY 2024 DATES: KNOW ASHADHA MONTH EKADASHI CALENDAR, PARANA TIME AND SIGNIFICANCE

Ekadashi July 2024 Dates: Ekadashi is one of the most significant fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. Each year comprises a total of 24 Ekadashi Vratas and 2 Ekadashi fasts are observed during each Hindu Lunar Month in the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha respectively. In the Hindu month of Ashadha - Yogini Ekadashi and Dev Shayani Ekadashi are going to take place. Let us check out the dates, Parana time and significance of both of these auspicious Ekadashi Vratas.

Ekadashi July 2024: Yogini Ekadashi (Ashadha Month, Krishna Paksha)

- Yogini Ekadashi 2024 Date - 2nd July 2024, Tuesday

- Yogini Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 10:26 AM, 1st July 2024

- Yogini Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 08:42 AM, 2nd July 2024

- Yogini Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 05:28 AM to 07:10 AM, 3rd July 2024

Yogini Ekadashi 2024 Significance: Yogini Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashadha. The Yogini Ekadashi Vrat or fast is believed to bring wealth and happiness to its upholders, so this day has great significance for them. People who practice this once-a-year fast acquire qualities equal to feeding 88 thousand Brahmins.

Vaishnavas observe the Ekadashi vrat to please Lord Vishnu and atone for their sins. (Image Source: Canva) 

Ekadashi July 2024: Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Month, Shukla Paksha)

- Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Date - 17th July 2024, Wednesday

- Devshayani Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 08:33 PM, 16th July 2024

- Devshayani Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 09:02 PM, 17th July 2024

- Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time - 05:35 AM to 10:10 AM, 18th July 2024

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Significance: Devshayanti Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashadha. Ashadi Ekadashi, Maha Ekadashi, Toli Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, Devpodhi Ekadashi, and Hari Sayana Ekadasi are some more names for this significant Ekadashi vrat. This day marks the conclusion of Maharashtra's yearly Padharpur Yatra or sacred pilgrimage to the Padharpur temple. This day is known as Toli Ekadashi in South India. On this day, it is believed that Lord Vishnu enters a four-month-long deep sleep in the Ksheer Sagar (milky ocean). As a result, it is said that this day is perfect for offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and Mata Mahalakshmi.

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