Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: Know What All Things To Avoid On This Special Ekadashi

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: The Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month is known as Utpanna Ekadashi. This special fast is observed for Lord Vishnu. Let's learn its rules.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2024

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Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: In Hinduism, every Ekadashi holds significance. The Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month is called Utpanna Ekadashi. In 2024, the fast for Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday, November 26. This day is dedicated to Lord Hari Narayan and Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that on this special day, the Ekadashi Maiya was born.

The Ekadashi fast is very special and requires following many rules for it to be considered complete. Let's learn about the activities to avoid and those to perform on Utpanna Ekadashi.

• The Ekadashi fast is observed for Lord Shri Hari Vishnu.
• On this day, take the vow of fasting with full devotion.
• Avoid speaking ill of others or criticising them, and perform the fast with a true heart.
• On the day of the fast, take a bath early in the morning and offer water to the Sun.
• Place the idol or statue of Lord Vishnu on a raised platform.
• Lord Vishnu loves the colour yellow. Try to wear yellow clothes on this day.
• Offer yellow flowers, yellow food, and prasad to Lord Vishnu.
• Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu.
• On this day, light a lamp not only for Lord Vishnu but also for the Tulsi plant.
• Do not pluck Tulsi leaves on this day.
• Avoid meat and alcohol on this day.
• Do not cook or eat rice on Ekadashi, as consuming rice on this day is considered inauspicious.
• On this day, make sure to donate to those in need.
• The Ekadashi fast should be broken on the Dwadashi day.
• It is very important to break the Ekadashi fast before the Dwadashi tithi ends.

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