Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Parana — Know How To Break The Fast And Important Rituals To Follow

Mohini Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi holds great religious significance in Hinduism. It is believed that observing Ekadashi fast helps cleanse all sins and brings spiritual merit. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Ekadashi that falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakh month is known as Mohini Ekadashi.

According to Hindu beliefs, observing the Mohini Ekadashi fast helps one overcome worldly illusions and negative influences, ultimately paving the way to salvation (moksha). This year, Mohini Ekadashi was observed on May 8, 2025, and the fast will be broken on the next day, May 9, on the occasion of Dwadashi Tithi. Here's how and when devotees should break their fast.

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Mohini Ekadashi Parana Time 2025:

Devotees should break the Mohini Ekadashi fast (Parana) on May 9, 2025, between 5:34 AM and 8:16 AM. The Dwadashi Tithi ends at 2:56 PM on that day, making it important to observe Parana before this time.

How To Break The Mohini Ekadashi Fast:

The Parana of the fast should be done during the auspicious timing on Dwadashi Tithi, the day following Ekadashi. Here's the proper ritual:

  • Begin by performing Abhishek (ritual bathing) of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu in your home temple.
  • Offer turmeric, vermillion (kumkum), and coconut to the deities.
  • Prepare and offer bhog (sacred food), and serve food to Brahmins (priests or holy men).
  • After making a donation, devotees should consume the prasadam (offered food) along with Tulsi (holy basil) to end their fast.
  • It is considered auspicious to include rice when breaking the fast on this day.

Important Guidelines To Follow:

  • Avoid breaking the fast in the afternoon, as it is considered inauspicious.
  • Do not break the fast during 'Hari Vasara', as doing so may render the fast and its benefits ineffective.
  • Refrain from consuming tamasic foods such as brinjal (eggplant), garlic, onion, and masoor dal (red lentils) while breaking the fast. These foods are believed to reduce the spiritual merit of the fast.

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