Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Date, Timings, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Date, Timings, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance

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Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi is considered a sacred day, and numerous Hindus observe a fast (vrat) on this occasion. This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu/Krishna, and devotees who revere him undertake fasting to seek his divine blessings.

Typically, there are 24 Ekadashis in a year, occurring twice each month. In February of this year, Jaya Ekadashi and Vijaya Ekadashi are observed.

VIjaya Ekadashi 2025: Date and time

Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. It is also referred to as Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi and will take place on February 24.

According to Drik Panchang, the timings for the tithi are as follows:

  • Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 01:55 PM on Feb 23, 2025
  • Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 01:44 PM on Feb 24, 2025

The fast is concluded the following day (Dwadashi Tithi), known as Parana, which signifies the breaking of the Ekadashi fast.

As per Drik Panchang, the Parana Time is on February 25, from 06:50 AM to 09:08 AM. The conclusion of Dwadashi on Parana Day is at 12:47 PM.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Significance

This particular Ekadashi is known as Vijaya Ekadashi. The term 'Vijaya' translates to victory, symbolizing success in one’s endeavors. Observing a fast on this day is believed to bestow success upon devotees and help them overcome their challenges. It also enhances clarity of thought and strengthens spiritual resolve.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Rituals

  • Wake up early and perform a sacred bath in honor of Lord Vishnu.
  • Cleanse the puja area and adorn a pot with flowers and mango leaves.
  • Position an idol or image of Lord Vishnu on an elevated platform designated for puja.
  • Offer your prayers and illuminate an oil lamp.
  • Present panchamrit, a blend of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar, to Lord Vishnu.
  • Make offerings of fruits, flowers, and tulsi leaves, which are of spiritual importance.
  • Recite Vishnu mantras and chant sacred hymns.
  • Conduct aarti and seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings for success, peace, and prosperity.
  • Recite the mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah. It is advisable to refrain from consuming beans and grains on Ekadashi.

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