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January 2025

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 9th January 2025 at 12:22 PM to 10th January 2025 at 10:19 AM
• Meaning: It is called Vaikuntha Ekadashi because it is believed to open the gates of Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Shree Vishnu, for the devotees. It falls on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the waxing moon in the month of Dhanur (December–January).
• Significance: The significance of this day is that it is believed that fasting and worshiping Lord Shree Vishnu on this Ekadashi grants the devotee liberation (moksha) and the removal of sins. This day is also special because it is said that the gates of Vaikuntha are opened, and Lord Shree Vishnu himself listens to the prayers of the devotees. Devotees observe a day of fasting, chanting Lord Shree Vishnu’s name, and offering prayers for spiritual benefits.

Shattila Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 24th January 2025 at 07:25 PM to 25th January 2025 at 08:31 PM
• Meaning: It is called Shattila Ekadashi because on this day, devotees traditionally offer sesame seeds (til) along with other charitable acts. The word Shattila means “til” or “sesame,” and this Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha (January–February). It is believed that donating sesame and performing charitable acts on this day helps in the purification of the soul and grants blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu.
• Significance: Fasting and offering sesame seeds, especially in charity, is said to remove sins accumulated over lifetimes and help in attaining liberation (moksha). It is considered highly auspicious for cleansing one’s body and mind and earning divine blessings.

February 2025

Jaya Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 7th February 2025 at 09:26 PM to 8th February 2025 at 08:15 PM
• Meaning: Jaya Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha (typically February). The word “Jaya” means victory, and this Ekadashi is believed to bring victory over one’s worldly desires and inner struggles. It is a day when devotees pray to Lord Shree Vishnu for strength, victory, and blessings in overcoming challenges in life. It is called Jaya Ekadashi because of the victory it symbolizes. Fasting and devotion on this day are said to help individuals triumph over negative qualities and lead a more righteous life.
• Significance: Fasting on Jaya Ekadashi is believed to help devotees attain spiritual victory, purify their hearts, and receive Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings for success in both spiritual and worldly pursuits. The day is also significant for the removal of sins and attaining liberation.

Vijaya Ekadashi 

• Date & Time (Duration): 23rd February 2025 at 01:55 PM to 24th February 2025 at 01:44 PM
• Meaning: The name Vijaya signifies the triumph of good over evil, righteousness over wrong, and spiritual success over worldly attachments. Fasting and worship on this day are believed to bring victory in life’s battles—whether spiritual or material.
• Significance: By fasting and meditating on Lord Shree Vishnu during Vijaya Ekadashi, devotees believe they can overcome all obstacles in their life, achieve success in their endeavors, and attain spiritual progress. It is also considered an auspicious time for purifying the mind and soul.

March 2025

Amalaki Ekadashi 

• Date & Time (Duration): 9th March 2025 at 07:45 AM to 10th March 2025 at 07:44 AM
• Meaning: Amalaki Ekadashi is named after the Amla or Indian gooseberry tree (Amalaki in Sanskrit). The tree is considered sacred, and its fruit is believed to have purifying and healing properties. Devotees often offer Amla fruits to Lord Shree Vishnu and use them in rituals, symbolizing purity and divine blessings. The day is associated with the worship of Lord Shree Vishnu, and it is believed that offering prayers and performing rituals with Amla on this day can bring great spiritual benefits.
• Significance: Fasting and devotion on Amalaki Ekadashi are believed to cleanse sins, purify the soul, and promote good health. It is considered highly auspicious for those seeking spiritual growth, well-being, and divine blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu. The day is also a time to seek relief from past karmas and progress on the path to liberation (moksha).

Papmochani Ekadashi 

• Date & Time (Duration): 25th March 2025 at 05:05 AM to 26th March 2025 at 03:45 AM
• Meaning: Papmochani Ekadashi is named Papmochani because Pap means sin and Mochani means liberator or remover. This Ekadashi is believed to help in the removal of sins and negative karma.
• Significance: Fasting on Papmochani Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for atoning sins and obtaining Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings for spiritual growth. It is believed to help devotees achieve liberation (moksha) and purify their mind and heart.

April 2025

Kamada Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 7th April 2025 at 08:00 PM to 8th April 2025 at 09:12 PM
• Meaning: Kamada Ekadashi is named Kamada because Kam means desires or wishes, and Ada means to grant. This Ekadashi is believed to fulfill the desires and wishes of devotees who observe fasting and prayers on this day.
• Significance: Observing fast on Kamada Ekadashi helps in purifying the mind and soul, removing negative influences, and fulfilling desires. It is considered a highly auspicious day for spiritual progress and receiving Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings.

Varuthini Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 23rd April 2025 at 04:43 PM to 24th April 2025 at 02:32 PM
• Meaning: Varuthini Ekadashi is named Varuthini because it is believed to provide protection from misfortune or varutha (meaning distress or trouble) in Sanskrit. The day is associated with Lord Shree Vishnu and is believed to help devotees overcome difficulties and attain spiritual progress.
• Significance: Varuthini Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for removing obstacles, miseries, and sins from one’s life. It is a day for devotees to seek Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings for protection, peace, and spiritual well-being.

May 2025

Mohini Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 7th May 2025 at 10:19 AM to 8th May 2025 at 12:29 PM
• Meaning: Mohini Ekadashi is named after Mohini, the divine feminine incarnation of Lord Shree Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shree Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini to enchant and defeat the demons during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), distributing the nectar of immortality to the gods.
• Significance: Mohini Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for purifying the mind, body, and soul. Fasting and devotion on this day are believed to grant freedom from sins, relieve one from the effects of past karma, and help in attaining liberation (moksha). It is also a time for spiritual awakening and overcoming worldly illusions.

Apara Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 23rd May 2025 at 01:12 AM to 23rd May 2025 at 10:29 PM
• Meaning: Apara Ekadashi is named Apara, which means “infinite” or “unlimited” in Sanskrit. It is believed that observing fast and performing rituals on this day leads to the removal of all sins and grants boundless blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu.
• Significance: Apara Ekadashi is highly significant for purifying one’s mind and soul, removing the effects of past karma, and achieving divine grace. Observing this Ekadashi is believed to help devotees attain liberation (moksha) and lead to ultimate spiritual growth.

June 2025

Nirjala Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 6th June 2025 at 02:15 AM to 7th June 2025 at 04:47 AM
• Meaning: Nirjala Ekadashi is called Nirjala because it involves fasting without water (nir meaning “without” and jala meaning “water”). This Ekadashi is one of the most rigorous fasts, where devotees abstain from both food and water for the entire day.
• Significance: Nirjala Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring immense spiritual benefits, purify the mind and body, and help in removing sins. Fasting on this day is said to yield the same spiritual merit as observing all other Ekadashis in a year, making it particularly significant for attaining liberation (moksha) and receiving Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings

Yogini Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 21st June 2025 at 07:18 AM to 22nd June 2025 at 04:27 AM
• Meaning: Yogini Ekadashi is named after Yoginis, who are believed to be spiritual beings associated with meditation, inner peace, and divine energy. The name Yogini represents the practice of deep devotion and spiritual discipline, which is the essence of this Ekadashi.
• Significance: Yogini Ekadashi is considered very auspicious for purifying the mind and soul, helping devotees achieve mental clarity, peace, and spiritual growth. Fasting on this day is believed to remove sins, elevate one’s consciousness, and help in the attainment of liberation (moksha) by invoking divine blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu.

July 2025

Devshayani Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 5th July 2025 at 06:58 PM to 6th July 2025 at 09:14 PM
• Meaning: Devshayani Ekadashi is named Devshayani because it marks the day when Lord Shree Vishnu is believed to “rest” or go into a deep sleep (Shayana means sleep in Sanskrit) for four months, during the monsoon season. This period is called Chaturmas and is considered a time for spiritual reflection and devotion.
• Significance: Devshayani Ekadashi is highly significant for invoking Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings. Observing fasting and prayers on this day is believed to bring purification, remove sins, and help devotees attain spiritual progress. The day also marks the start of an auspicious time for devotion, meditation, and introspection, encouraging a closer connection with the divine.

Kamika Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 20th July 2025 at 12:12 PM to 21st July 2025 at 09:38 AM
• Meaning: Kamika Ekadashi is named Kamika because it is believed to fulfill the desires (Kama means desires or wishes in Sanskrit) of devotees who observe fasting and worship Lord Shree Vishnu on this day. The name signifies the day when devotees seek blessings to fulfill their legitimate desires and spiritual goals.
• Significance: Kamika Ekadashi is considered highly beneficial for purifying the soul, removing sins, and attaining Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings. Fasting and devotion on this day are believed to bring both material prosperity and spiritual growth, helping devotees progress toward liberation (moksha).

August 2025

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 4th August 2025 at 11:41 AM to 5th August 2025 at 01:12 PM
• Meaning: Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is named Putrada because Putra means “son” in Sanskrit, and Putrada means “the giver of sons.” This Ekadashi is believed to be especially auspicious for couples seeking the blessing of having a child.
• Significance: Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is significant for couples seeking children and for all devotees who wish to remove obstacles in their lives and attain spiritual progress. Fasting and devotion on this day are believed to purify the soul, grant divine blessings, and lead to the fulfillment of wishes, especially the desire for offspring. It is also a time to seek spiritual growth and liberation (moksha).

Aja Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 18th August 2025 at 05:22 PM to 19th August 2025 at 03:32 PM
• Meaning: Aja Ekadashi is named after Aja, which means “unborn” or “eternal” in Sanskrit. The name refers to Lord Shree Vishnu, who is considered Aja because He is beyond birth and death, existing eternally and without origin.
• Significance: Aja Ekadashi is significant for purification of the mind and soul, the removal of sins, and the attainment of spiritual growth. Fasting and devotion on this day are believed to lead to divine blessings, spiritual advancement, and liberation (moksha). Devotees seek Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings for a life free from worldly attachments and to progress toward eternal peace.

September 2025

Parsva Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 3rd September 2025 at 03:53 AM to 4th September 2025 at 04:21 AM
• Meaning: Parsva Ekadashi is named Parsva, which means “side” or “adjacent” in Sanskrit. It is called Parsva because it marks a time when Lord Shree Vishnu is said to be in a restful or sideward position, symbolizing a period of divine grace and spiritual awakening. It is also linked to the story of the divine events surrounding Lord Shree Vishnu’s manifestation and interaction with his devotees.
• Significance: Parsva Ekadashi is believed to purify the mind and soul, helping devotees overcome obstacles and attain spiritual progress. Fasting and devotion on this day are thought to cleanse sins, bring divine protection, and lead to liberation (moksha). It is a time for devotion, introspection, and seeking the blessings of Lord Shree Vishnu for peace and spiritual growth.

Indira Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 17th September 2025 at 12:21 AM to 17th September 2025 at 11:39 PM
• Meaning: Indira Ekadashi is named after Indira, which is another name for Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. On this day, Lord Shree Vishnu is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi.The name signifies the day when devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shree Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.
• Significance: Indira Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for removing sins, attaining wealth, and improving one’s financial situation. Fasting and devotion on this day are believed to bring divine blessings for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual progress. It also helps devotees attain liberation (moksha) and purify their hearts and minds.

October 2025

Papankusha Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 2nd October 2025 at 07:10 PM to 3rd October 2025 at 06:32 PM
• Meaning: Papankusha Ekadashi is named Papankusha because Pap means “sin” and Ankusha means “a goad” (a tool used to control or direct). The name signifies that this Ekadashi helps remove sins and control negative tendencies, guiding devotees toward spiritual purity and righteousness.
• Significance: Papankusha Ekadashi is a day for cleansing the mind and soul of past sins, seeking divine protection, and attaining peace and prosperity. Fasting and devotion on this day are thought to bring blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu, granting relief from worldly troubles and guiding devotees toward spiritual liberation (moksha).

Rama Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 16th October 2025 at 10:35 AM to 17th October 2025 at 11:12 AM
• Meaning: Rama Ekadashi is named after Lord Shree Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Shree Vishnu, who is revered for his virtues, righteousness, and devotion to dharma (duty). The name signifies the day when devotees worship Lord Shree Rama and seek his blessings for purity, peace, and spiritual growth.
• Significance: Rama Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for those seeking to purify their hearts and minds, remove past sins, and achieve peace and prosperity. Observing fasting and devotion on this day is believed to help devotees overcome difficulties, attain liberation (moksha), and receive divine protection from Lord Shree Rama.

November 2025

Devutthana Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 1st November 2025 at 09:11 AM to 2nd November 2025 at 07:31 AM
• Meaning: Devutthana Ekadashi is named Devutthana because it marks the day when Lord Shree Vishnu “awakens” from His long slumber during the Chaturmas period. The name Devutthana means the “awakening of the gods” and symbolizes the beginning of a time when divine activities intensify and spiritual practices are encouraged.
• Significance: Devutthana Ekadashi marks the end of the monsoon period and is highly significant for spiritual practices, including the start of auspicious rituals, weddings, and other ceremonies. Observing this Ekadashi is believed to purify the mind and soul, remove sins, and lead to the attainment of liberation (moksha). Devotees seek blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu for prosperity, spiritual progress, and divine protection.

Utpanna Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 15th November 2025 at 12:49 AM to 16th November 2025 at 02:37 AM
• Meaning: Utpanna Ekadashi is named Utpanna, which means “origin” or “creation” in Sanskrit. This Ekadashi is believed to mark the day when Lord Shree Vishnu manifested in his divine form to destroy sins and help devotees attain spiritual liberation.
• Significance: Utpanna Ekadashi is considered an auspicious day for removing negative influences, sins, and obstacles. Devotees observe fasting and prayers to seek Lord Shree Vishnu’s blessings for spiritual progress, peace, and prosperity. This Ekadashi is believed to purify the soul, guide one toward liberation (moksha), and bring divine favor.

Mokshada Ekadashi / Guruvayur Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 30th November 2025 at 09:29 PM to 1st December 2025 at 07:01 PM
• Meaning: Mokshada Ekadashi / Guruvayur Ekadashi is called Mokshada because it is believed to be a day that grants moksha (liberation) from the cycle of birth and death. The name Mokshada comes from the Sanskrit word moksha, meaning “liberation” or “freedom” from worldly attachments and the material world. Additionally, this day is also known as Guruvayur Ekadashi in the famous Guruvayur temple, where Lord Shree Vishnu, in his form as Lord Shree Krishna, is worshipped with great reverence.
• Significance: Mokshada Ekadashi is one of the most significant Ekadashis, as it provides an opportunity to achieve liberation from the cycle of life and death. Devotees believe fasting, meditation, and devotion on this day lead to the purification of the mind and soul, removal of past karmas, and the bestowing of blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu. For those worshipping at the Guruvayur temple, it is also a special occasion to seek divine blessings from Lord Shree Krishna.

December 2025

Saphala Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 14th December 2025 at 06:49 PM to 15th December 2025 at 09:19 PM
• Meaning: Saphala Ekadashi is called Saphala, which means “successful” or “fruitful” in Sanskrit. This Ekadashi is believed to bring success, fulfillment of desires, and spiritual rewards to those who observe it with devotion and discipline.
• Significance: Saphala Ekadashi is considered an auspicious day for gaining success in both spiritual and material pursuits. Devotees believe that fasting on this day helps in purifying the mind, body, and soul, and leads to the removal of sins. Observing this Ekadashi is thought to bring divine blessings from Lord Shree Vishnu, granting prosperity, spiritual growth, and liberation (moksha). It is also considered an ideal time to overcome obstacles and attain peace and fulfillment.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Vaikuntha Ekadashi

• Date & Time (Duration): 30th December 2025 at 07:50 AM to 31st December 2025 at 05:00 AM
• Meaning: It is called Pausha Putrada Ekadashi because it falls during the Pausha month in the Hindu lunar calendar, and Putrada means “giver of sons.” Observing this Ekadashi is believed to grant the boon of offspring and is especially auspicious for couples seeking blessings for children. It is also known as Vaikuntha Ekadashi because it is believed that the gates of Vaikuntha (the heavenly abode of Lord Shree Vishnu) are open on this day. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shree Vishnu on this day, especially by chanting His name, can lead to liberation (moksha) and entry into Vaikuntha.
• Significance: Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is important for seeking divine blessings, especially for fertility and family growth. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days for devotees, as it is believed that observing fasting, prayers, and rituals on this day purifies the soul and brings liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Devotees believe that it is a day of great spiritual significance and an opportunity to earn divine blessings for peace, prosperity, and ultimate salvation.ine blessings for peace, prosperity, and ultimate salvation.