Mokshada Ekadashi is observed during the waxing phase of the
moon in the month of November – December. The importance of this
Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna and is found
in the Brahmanda Purana. Fasting and observing this Ekadasi
helps in destroying all the sins. In 2013, the date of Mokshada
Ekadashi is December 13. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu and is observed twice in every Hindu month. There is a
popular belief that observing Mokshada Ekadasi will help in
granting heaven to dead forefathers. Legend has it that King
Vaikanasa, a popular ruler, once had a dream that his father was
in hell. The King found himself helpless as he could not help
his father with all his power and riches. Soon he took the
advice of Parvata Muni, who had the knowledge of past, present
and future. Parvata Muni found that the father of King Vaikanasa
had committed some sins and as a result he was suffering in
hell. To help his father the Saint asked him to observe Moksada
Ekadasi. Soon the king, hi