Vijaya Ekadashi 2023: Know date and time, significance, parana time, vrat and ISCON time

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023: Vijaya Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most auspicious days for Hindus. The day is believed to bring wealth, luck, prosperity and well-being. Devotees keep Ekadashi fast to seek for love, blessings and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Date and Time

As per Drik Panchang, Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on Thursday, February 16.  

Vijaya Ekadashi Parana Time

As per Drik Panchang, on February 17, the parana time will be from 8:01 AM to 8:53 AM. (Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - 8:01 AM). On February 18, the parana time  for Vaishnava Ekadashi will be from 6:36 AM to 8:52 AM (On Parana Day Dwadashi would be over before Sunrise)

Ekadashi tithi will begin at 5:32 AM on February 16 and end at 2:49 AM on February 17.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Vrat

Ekadashi Parana is done post sunrise on the day next to the Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara, the first one-fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast.

It is advised to avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. In case, for some reason if one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. As per Drik Panchang, it is advised that Smartha with family observe fasting on the first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those wanting Moksha.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 ISKCON

Vijaya Ekadashi in ISKCON will be observed on Friday, February 17. On February 18, Parana time will begin from 6:36 AM to 10:23 AM. Ekadashi tithi will begin at 5:32 AM on February 16 and end at 2:49 AM on February 17.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023 Significance

According to the story, King Chitraratha who was unable to find a suitable husband for his daughter performed a yagna and sought the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu told him that his daughter would marry the person who would come to his palace gate on Vijaya Ekadashi.

Lord Rama arrived at the palace gate on Vijaya Ekadashi, and King Chitraratha's daughter was married to him.

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