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Spiritual Significance
Mokshada Ekadashi is considered the day on which Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra — making it one of the most sacred days in Vaishnavism. The name means 'the giver of Moksha (liberation)'. The Gita Jayanti is celebrated on this day. Observing the fast on Mokshada Ekadashi is said to not only liberate the devotee but also their ancestors.
How to Celebrate in United Arab Emirates
Observing Mokshada Ekadashi in United Arab Emirates is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:
- Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in Dubai (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
- Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local GST evening/night windows as shown above.
- Ekadashi fast with meditation on the Bhagavad Gita
- Reading all 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita
- Gita Jayanti puja and yagnas in Kurukshetra and temples
- Night vigil with spiritual discourses on the Gita
- Donating copies of the Bhagavad Gita to seekers
Auspicious Items to Prepare
🌸 Bhagavad Gita (for donation)🌸 Tulsi🌸 Yellow flowers🌸 Panchamrit🌸 Ghee lamp