Amalaki Ekadashi 2024: Know the Date, Shubh Mahurat and Parana Time of Amalaki Ekadashi?
According to the Panchang, the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. Devotees observe a fast on this day and worship Lord Vishnu. However, on that day, in the holy city of Varanasi Rangbhari Ekadashi is celebrated, in which devotees offer gulal to Baba Vishwanath and Mata Gauri in the puja. It is believed that on this day Shiva and Shakti visit the city.
Let us find out when is Amalaki Ekadashi and what is the Muhurat and Paran time?
When is Amalaki Ekadashi 2024?
According to the Hindu calendar, this time the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month will start on March 20 at 12:21 am. This date will end on March 21 at 02:22 AM. On the basis of Udayatithi, the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi will be observed on Wednesday, 20th March. Rangbhari Ekadashi is also on 20th March.
Amalaki Ekadashi 2024 Mahurta
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, you can worship Lord Vishnu right after sunrise. Sunrise on that day will be at 06:25 am. Brahma Mahurta of that day is from 04:50 AM to 05:37 AM.
Amalaki Ekadashi is in Ravi Yoga
On 20th March, on the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, there is Ravi Yoga, Sukarma Yoga and Pushya Nakshatra. On that day, Ravi Yoga will start at 06:25 in the morning and will continue till 10:38 in the night. It is believed that all kinds of defects are erased in Ravi Yoga. Also, the sun becomes very powerful and has more influence in this.
Apart from Ravi Yoga, Atigand Yoga is from morning to 05:01 pm. After that, Sukarma Yoga will be formed, which will continue throughout the night and will last till 05.42 pm the next day. The day of fasting is Pushya Nakshatra, which is from morning till 10.38 pm. This will be followed by Ashlesha Nakshatra.
Importance of Amalaki Ekadashi fast
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree are worshipped. Amla is offered to Sri Hari as an offering. Lord Vishnu had called Amla as a god tree because all the gods and goddesses are believed to reside inside it. For those who observe the Amalaki Ekadashi fast and worship the Amla tree, all their sins and sufferings are erased. They also attain salvation.
Amalaki Ekadashi 2024 Parana Time
Amalaki Ekadashi fast will be broken on Thursday, 21st March. On that day, Harivasar will end at 08:58 am and Paran time is from 01:41 pm to 04:07 pm. During this time you should complete the fast by doing Parana.
Importance of Amalaki Ekadashi:
According to the scriptures, Amalaki Ekadashi is considered very special and significant in Hinduism. When one observes a fast on this day then all the sins committed by that person are destroyed and all their wishes are fulfilled.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi, along with Maa Lakshmi as well as the Amla tree. This is because it is believed that Gods and Goddesses reside in the Amla tree. Those people who have been facing innumerable or insurmountable difficulties and problems in their life for a long time, they should especially observe Amalaki Ekadashi fast. On this Ekadashi, Amla must be used in worship, offering, and Prasad.
