Mohini Ekadashi

Ekadashi, which is most important than all other Ekadashis, is called Mohini Ekadashi. The worship offered on this day clears the sins of worshippers and ancestors. Shukla Paksha and Vaishakha are related to this and are arranged all over India. The Ekadashi activities are performed to get the blessings of God. The gods of this festival are Vishnu and Hanuman, worshipped in the Vishnu temples. 

How Mohini Ekadashi is significant

Suraya Purana is the holy book of Hindus, in which the importance of this event is mentioned. The writer of this book was Vasistha, who wrote this book for Rama to appreciate his victory against evil GOD. Puja to Rama is offered in the Vishnu temple, where Rama victory songs are played before it. Yajnas are also performed at this event before event charity activities. In the end, all the rituals serve ancestor salvation and happiness from God. 

Practices on Mohini Ekadashi

• Fast is arranged in temples of Ganesha to Vishnu idols. Fast is called strict fast due to strict rules of quickly. While breaking the fast, simple food is eaten by the fasting persons. 
• The fasting person must drink milk on the event the next day. The bathing activity is performed with Kush, and after taking a bath, the bath taker has to come to the temple to sleep on the temple floor. 
• Ekadasi fast is offered to the Vishnu, and certain elements are allowed to eat: fruits and vegetables. For worshipping festival gods, sandalwood and flowers are provided to them.