The observance of Ekadashi fast is sacred for Hindus. And today is the day of Indira Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is falling during Pitru Paksha.
Meaning, people will fast and also perform shraadh (shradh rituals). According to Hindu scriptures observing this fast removes Pitru Dosha (ancestral affliction), brings peace to the souls of forefathers and grants the devotees Moksha.
Vrat Katha Of Indira Ekadashi 2025
In the Satyuga, there was a king named Indrasena. He ruled a kingdom called Mahishmati. He was a benevolent king and his people were happy under his leadership. Once, Devarishi Narada Muni paid a visit to Indrasena’s court to convey his father’s message. The Devarishi informed Indrasena about his father’s earnest quest to attain Moksha and explained how he struggled to wash off the sins that he had committed during his lifetime.
Therefore, Narada Muni advised Indrasena to observe a vrat on the Ekadashi Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha and pray to Lord Vishnu to liberate his father’s soul. Following this, Narada Muni also said that the King must pray to Lord Vishnu on the Dashami Tithi and pay obeisance to his dead ancestors in the afternoon (Madhyana). These prayers must be followed by a vrat on Ekadashi. Then, Narada Muni asked the King to appeal to Lord Vishnu to relieve his dead father from the Yama Loka. By observing the vrat, Indrasena succeeded in helping his father attain Moksha.
Indira Ekadashi 2025 Fast Paran Time
Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on the next day, which is on Dwadashi Tithi. According to the Vedic Panchag, the auspicious time to observe fast is from 06:07 am to 08:34 am on 17 September (Indira Ekadashi shubh muhurat). You can observe fast at any time during this time. After observing fast, donate special things to the temple or to the poor.
Indira Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
- Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- Then, take a vow to observe the fast and remember your ancestors
- To perform puja during this time, first set up a platform
- Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on the platform and light a ghee lamp
- Offer him flowers and sweets
- Then listen to the story of Indira Ekadashi vrat and perform the aarti of Lord Vishnu
- Light a lamp in front of your ancestors and ask for forgiveness
- Now donate to the needy.