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Mokshada Ekadashi festival in 2026 falls on Sun, 20th December according to the predictions by SearchIndia. Mokshada Ekadashi is a hindu festival and is celebrated by North Indian people. Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated as one of the 86 Hindu Festivals by North Indian people and celebrations and rituals remarking Mokshada Ekadashi is carried out differently in different parts.
Mokshada Ekadashi is an important Hindu fasting day observed on the 11th lunar day of the waxing phase in the month of Margashirsha. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to grant moksha - liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Devotees observe strict fasting and engage in prayers and scriptural reading, seeking spiritual cleansing and divine blessings.
Mokshada Ekadashi holds special significance in Hinduism as a day of spiritual purification and liberation. Devotees fast from sunrise to sunset, often refraining from grains and certain foods, to honor Lord Vishnu. The day is marked by devotional activities such as reading the Vishnu Purana and other sacred texts, chanting mantras, and visiting temples. It is believed that observing this Ekadashi grants forgiveness for past sins and helps the devotee attain moksha, the ultimate spiritual goal of freedom from the cycle of reincarnation.
The word 'Mokshada' means 'giver of liberation,' emphasizing the festival's spiritual essence. This Ekadashi is considered very auspicious for devotees seeking inner peace and salvation. It is often recommended to observe the fast with sincerity and devotion, along with performing charitable acts and meditation. Mokshada Ekadashi is also connected with the worship of Lord Vishnu in his form as the preserver and protector of the universe. Celebrations include temple ceremonies and community prayers.