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Ekadashi

Mokshada Ekadashi

Also called: Mokṣadā Ekadashi

Mokshada means 'giver of liberation.' The observance is associated with spiritual release and is widely linked in modern calendars with Gita Jayanti, which commemorates Krishna's teaching of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. The two observances can coincide, but they are distinct traditions.

Key facts

Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Lunar month
Margashirsha
Observed on
The eleventh tithi of Shukla Paksha
Deities
Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna

The story

In the Mokshada vrata-katha, King Vaikhanasa dreams that his deceased father is suffering. He seeks guidance from the sage Parvata, who advises him to observe Ekadashi and dedicate the merit to his father. The story says the observance helps secure his father's release. The Bhagavad Gita association is a separate commemoration.

Practices

  • Devotees may worship Vishnu, hear the vrata-katha and read or recite the Bhagavad Gita where Gita Jayanti is observed. Follow the local Panchang for the date.

Common questions

When is Mokshada Ekadashi observed?
Mokshada Ekadashi is observed on the Shukla Paksha eleventh tithi (Ekadashi) of Margashirsha.

Types of Ekadashi