Painting depicting poet Jayadeva bowing to Lord Vishnu. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
In Sanatan Dharma, the Ekadashi date holds special significance. It is dedicated to Hindu Lord Vishnu. On this day, both Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. The Ekadashi fast is observed, and by observing this fast, the devotee’s wishes are fulfilled. Additionally, one gains the happiness of heaven-like pleasures on Earth. Therefore, devotees observe Ekadashi with full faith and devotion. The Vaishnav community celebrates Ekadashi as a festive occasion. If you too observe the Ekadashi fast, make sure to note the correct dates for Ekadashi in 2025. Let’s learn about them:
Ekadashi Dates in 2025
- January 10 – Poush Putrada Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the day after the 10th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Poush.
- January 25 – Shattila Ekadashi: Celebrated every year one day before the 12th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha.
- February 8 – Jaya Ekadashi: Celebrated every year one day before the 12th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha.
- February 24 – Vijaya Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna.
- March 10 – Amalaki Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalguna.
- March 25 – Papmochini Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
- April 8 – Kamada Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
- April 24 – Baruthini Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakha.
- May 8 – Mohini Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha.
- May 23 – Apara Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha.
- June 6 – Nirjala Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. For Vaishnav devotees, Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on June 7.
- June 21 – Yogini Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadha. For Vaishnav devotees, Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on June 22.
- July 6 – Devshayani Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. This day marks the beginning of Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu goes to rest in the Ksheer Sagar.
- July 21 – Kamika Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravana.
- August 5 – Sawan Putrada Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravana.
- August 19 – Aja Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
- September 3 – Parivartini Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
- September 17 – Indira Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashvin.
- October 3 – Papankusha Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashvin.
- October 17 – Rama Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartika.
- November 1 – Devuthani Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika. On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from his Yogic sleep.
- November 15 – Utpanna Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
- December 1 – Mokshada Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
- December 15 – Saphala Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Poush.
- December 30 – Poush Putrada Ekadashi: Celebrated every year on the 11th of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Poush.
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