Mokshada Ekadashi 2026
Grants liberation and spiritual knowledge, also known as Gita Jayanti
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
Margashirsha Shukla Paksha
Fast Begins (IST)
06:55 AM
Parana Time (IST)
07:50 AM (next day)
📖 The Story of Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada literally means 'giver of liberation'. This Ekadashi is also celebrated as Gita Jayanti - the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Padma Purana tells of King Vaikhanasa whose father was trapped in hell. By observing Mokshada Ekadashi and donating its merit, he liberated his father. This is one of the most powerful Ekadashis for spiritual progress.
🙏 How to Observe Mokshada Ekadashi
- Read Bhagavad Gita completely
- Fast with focus on liberation
- Worship Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy
- Organize Gita path (recitation)
- Donate Bhagavad Gita books
- Contemplate on life's purpose
- Seek knowledge over material gains
✨ Benefits of Observing Mokshada Ekadashi
- Grants moksha (liberation)
- Deep understanding of Gita
- Freedom from cycle of rebirth
- Liberates ancestors
- Highest spiritual merit
💡 Tip: For maximum spiritual benefit, combine fasting with reading scriptures, chanting, and charity. Even if you cannot fast completely, avoiding grains and maintaining a devotional attitude brings great merit.
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