There will be 24 Ekadashi in 2025, Ekadashi fast gives more results than Yagya, note the date

When is Ekadashi 2025: In Hindu religion, Ekadashi is considered the best among all the fasts. Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the person who observes this fast with a true heart gets freedom from all his sins. A person observing Ekadashi fast, after enjoying all the happiness in this world, attains a place in heaven after death.

The eleventh date is called Ekadashi. It comes twice a month. One after Shukla Paksha and the other after Krishna Paksha. The Ekadashi that comes after the full moon is called Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha and the one that comes after Amavasya is called Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha. In this way, 24 Ekadashi dates of the year have been given different names. Every Ekadashi has its own significance.

In Hindu religion, fasts and festivals have special significance. Ekadashi fast also has special significance among all the fasts. Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu calendar, Ekadashi fast falls twice every month, once in Krishna Paksha and once in Shukla Paksha. In this way there are 24 Ekadashi falls in a year.

Shri Krishna told the importance of Ekadashi

According to Hindu religious beliefs, Ekadashi date is very dear to Lord Vishnu. According to mythological belief, the glory of this fast was told by Shri Krishna himself to Yudhishthir. Due to the effect of Ekadashi fast, the person gets salvation and all the tasks are accomplished and poverty is removed.

There is no fear of untimely death, enemies are destroyed, wealth, prosperity, fame and blessings of ancestors are received. Ekadashi fast is considered the highest among all fasts. It is said that by observing this fast a person becomes free from the bondage of birth and death and attains salvation. Also he gets freedom from all sins. By fasting on Ekadashi, a person gets freedom from sins and attains virtue.

The person who observes this fast with true devotion and devotion gets relief from all his troubles. All the Ekadashis that come throughout the year give different results. There are a total of 24 Ekadashis in a year. Every month there is one Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha and the other Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha. With this, the total number of Ekadashi in a year is 24.

Ekadashi fast gives more results than Yagya

According to the Puranas, Ekadashi is called Hari Vasar i.e. the day of Lord Vishnu. Scholars say that Ekadashi fast gives more results than Yagya and Vedic rituals. It is said in the Puranas that the ancestors get satisfaction from the virtue gained by observing this fast. The importance of Ekadashi fast has also been mentioned in Skanda Purana. By doing this the sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are eliminated.

Ekadashi fast in Puranas and Smriti texts

It is said in Skanda Purana that without Harivasar i.e. Ekadashi and Dwadashi fast, there is no salvation through penance, pilgrimage or any kind of virtuous conduct. Padma Purana says that the person who fasts on Ekadashi whether he wants to or not, becomes free from all sins and attains the supreme abode, Vaikuntha Dham.

It is mentioned in Katyayana Smriti that it is the duty of all men and women from the age of eight to eighty years, without any distinction, to fast on Ekadashi. In Mahabharata, Shri Krishna has told Yudhishthir the names of 24 Ekadashis and their importance to avoid all sins and faults.

Importance of Ekadashi fast

In the Vedic culture, since ancient times, yogis and sages have been giving importance to turning sense activities from materialism towards divinity. Fasting on Ekadashi is one of those sadhanas. According to Hindu scriptures, Ekadashi has two words Ek (1) and Dasha (10).

True Ekadashi is to transform the ten senses and the activities of the mind from worldly things to God. Ekadashi means that we should control our 10 senses and 1 mind. Evil thoughts of lust, anger, greed etc. should not be allowed to enter the mind. Ekadashi is a penance which should be done only to feel and please God.

Ekadashi fast 2025

• 10 January 2025, Friday – Paush Purnima Ekadashi
• 25 January 2025, Saturday – Shattila Ekadashi
• 08 February 2025, Saturday – Jaya Ekadashi
• 24 February 2025, Monday – Vijaya Ekadashi
• 10 March 2025, Monday – Amalaki Ekadashi
• 25 March 2025, Tuesday – Papamochani Ekadashi
• 08 April 2025, Tuesday – Kamada Ekadashi
• 24 April 2025, Thursday – Varuthini Ekadashi
• 08 May 2025, Thursday – Mohini Ekadashi
• 23 May 2025, Friday – Apara Ekadashi
• 06 June 2025, Friday – Nirjala Ekadashi
• 21 June 2025, Saturday – Yogini Ekadashi
• 06 July 2025, Sunday – Devshayani Ekadashi
• 21 July 2025, Monday – Kamika Ekadashi
• 05 August 2025, Tuesday – Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
• 19 August 2025, Tuesday – Aja Ekadashi
• 03 September 2025, Wednesday – Parivartini Ekadashi
• 17 September 2025, Wednesday – Indira Ekadashi
• 03 October 2025, Friday – Papankusha Ekadashi
• 17 October 2025, Friday – Ram Ekadashi
• 02 November 2025, Sunday – Devutthan Ekadashi
• 15 November 2025, Saturday – Utpana Ekadashi
• 01 December 2025, Monday – Mokshada Ekadashi
• 15 December 2025, Monday – Safal Ekadashi
• 30 December 2025, Tuesday – Paush Purnima Ekadashi

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