Indira Ekadashi 2025 Date: 16 or 17 September, when will Indira Ekadashi be celebrated? Know the auspicious time and importance here

News Topical, Digital Desk : Pitru Paksha has special importance in Sanatan Dharma. This fortnight is considered to be dedicated to the ancestors. During this period, Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan are performed for the ancestors. Performing Tarpan for ancestors in Pitru Paksha gives peace to the soul of the ancestors. At the same time, the blessings of the ancestors are showered on a particular person.

Indira Ekadashi is celebrated during Pitru Paksha. By offering tarpan to ancestors on the day of Indira Ekadashi, ancestors are satisfied. Their devotion leads to salvation of the soul. Also, the blessings of Lord Vishnu and ancestors are showered on the person. Let us know the correct date, auspicious time and yoga of Indira Ekadashi-

When is Indira Ekadashi celebrated?

Every year Indira Ekadashi is celebrated on the next day of Dashami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. By observing this fast, all the sins committed by a person knowingly or unknowingly are destroyed. Also, the devotee gets a place in the higher world after death. By performing Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinddaan on this day, ancestors attain salvation.

Indira Ekadashi Shubh Muhurat

According to the Vedic calendar, the Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month will begin on September 17 (according to the English calendar, i.e. on the night of September 16) at 12:21 am. At the same time, Ekadashi Tithi will end on September 17 at 11:39 pm. In Sanatan Dharma, the date is calculated from sunrise. For this,  Indira Ekadashi  will be celebrated on September 17.  

Indira Ekadashi Paran Timing

Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on 17th September. Indira Ekadashi will be observed on the next day, i.e. on 18th September. The devotees can break their fast by performing Puja-paath after taking bath and meditation between 06:07 am to 08:34 am on 18th September. Also, before breaking the fast, donate food and money.

Almanac

• Sunrise - at 6:07 am
• Sunset - 06:24 PM
• Brahma Muhurta - from 04:33 am to 05:20 am
• Vijay Muhurat - from 02:18 pm to 03:07 pm
• Twilight time - from 6:24 pm to 6:47 pm
• Nishita Muhurta - from 11:52 pm to 12:39 am

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