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Indira ekadashi significance: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Sanatan Dharma and Ekadashi falling in Pitru Paksha is considered even more special. According to the almanac, this year is the fast of Indira Ekadashi on 17 September 2025 and on this day Shraddha of Pitras will also be performed whose death date is Ekadashi. This is a rare coincidence that has made many people confused what to do on this day. Should Ekadashi fast be observed or a shraddha of ancestors? Let us remove all your doubts in this article and know what scriptures say on this subject.
What is the importance of Indira Ekadashi?
Indira Ekadashi fast is observed for the peace and liberation of the soul of the ancestors. This fast comes during the ancestral side, so it is considered dedicated to the ancestors. According to the scriptures, by observing this fast, not only the person observing the fast attains salvation, but his ancestors also get freedom from hell. It is mentioned in the stories that due to the effect of this fast, the ancestors who have gone into the phantom vagina also get a place in Baikuntha Dham. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and there is a law of worship of Lord Shaligram.
Why is Pitra Shraddha important?
Shraddha karma has special significance in Pitru Paksha. During this time, the ancestors are served tarpan, pindadan and Brahmin food so that their soul can get peace. It is believed that our ancestors in the ancestral side come to Earth in subtle form and accept Shraddha Karma performed by their descendants. Those who do not do the Shraddha of their ancestors, they find Pitra Dosha and have many problems in their lives. Therefore, Shraddha in Pitru Paksha is considered to be the ultimate duty of every child.
What do scriptures and pundits say?
Priority to duty: Shraddha is an important duty of karma children. This is an opportunity to express respect and gratitude to the ancestors. It has been said in the scriptures that performance of duty comes before any worship or fast.
Fasting does not dissolve: During Ekadashi fast, the fast does not dissolve by performing Pitra Shraddha. Rather, it further increases the importance of fast. In Shraddha Karma, the ancestors are given food, and since this work is for the ancestors, it is not considered a violation of the rules of fasting.
Both possible in a day: It is believed that it is possible to follow both Pitru Shraddha and Vrat together on Ekadashi. You should do all the actions of Shraddha in the morning like Tarpan and Pindadan. After this, you start fast for Ekadashi. This will neither leave the shraddha of your fathers nor your Ekadashi fast.
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