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Indira Ekadashi is considered very special as the Ekadashi falling in Pitru Paksha. The day of Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha falling in the month of Ashwin is the time to worship ancestors and Lord Hari. Indira Ekadashi is celebrated as the Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha. This Ekadashi falling in Shraddha Paksha is considered to reduce sins and provide auspicious results. This Ekadashi has a special place for Shri Vishnu devotees. During this Ekadashi tithi, devotees observe special fasts and fasting. Krishna Paksha Ekadashi date of Ashwin month is said to be the date that bestows salvation.
All the Ekadashis that come throughout the year are special in themselves. In such a situation, the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is considered very auspicious for the worship of ancestors. On this day, many types of worship rituals are performed for the peace of the ancestors. Ekadashi is also called Ekadashi of Shraddha. In this Ekadashi, the time of Krishna Paksha is the time to worship ancestors and perform rituals for their peace. Therefore, the Ekadashi date falling at this time also becomes very special in the form of Shraddha.
Indira Ekadashi Puja Ritual
Peace work and religious worship done for the ancestors on this Ekadashi date give very auspicious results. While Lord Shri Vishnu is worshipped on this Ekadashi, ancestors are also worshipped on this day. On this day, the Ekadashi fast is observed and people remember their ancestors and also do charitable works for them. By worshipping this Ekadashi in the Pitru Paksha of Ashwin month, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh in life.
Wishes are fulfilled on Indira Ekadashi
All the wishes of those who fast on Indira Ekadashi are fulfilled. The fast observed on this day by following the rules, fasting meditating and chanting all provide auspicious results. It is also mythologically described the auspicious results of Indira Ekadashi that this time is responsible for salvation and fulfilment of wishes.
