Ekadashi Dates 2025
Ekadashi is one of the most sacred days in Vaishnavism and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the Ekadashi fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most powerful.
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| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 09-Jan-2025 |
Begins: 09-Jan-2025 12:23 PM Thursday
Ends: 10-Jan-2025 10:21 AM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 25.0°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 24-Jan-2025 |
Begins: 24-Jan-2025 07:25 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Jan-2025 08:32 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 10.6°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 07-Feb-2025 |
Begins: 07-Feb-2025 09:27 PM Friday
Ends: 08-Feb-2025 08:17 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 24.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 23-Feb-2025 |
Begins: 23-Feb-2025 01:56 PM Sunday
Ends: 24-Feb-2025 01:45 PM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 10.7°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 09-Mar-2025 |
Begins: 09-Mar-2025 07:46 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Mar-2025 07:46 AM Monday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 24.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 25-Mar-2025 |
Begins: 25-Mar-2025 05:06 AM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Mar-2025 03:46 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 10.3°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 07-Apr-2025 |
Begins: 07-Apr-2025 08:01 PM Monday
Ends: 08-Apr-2025 09:14 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 23.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 23-Apr-2025 |
Begins: 23-Apr-2025 04:44 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Apr-2025 02:32 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 9.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 07-May-2025 |
Begins: 07-May-2025 10:21 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-May-2025 12:31 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 22.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 23-May-2025 |
Begins: 23-May-2025 01:12 AM Friday
Ends: 23-May-2025 10:30 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 06-Jun-2025 |
Begins: 06-Jun-2025 02:17 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Jun-2025 04:49 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 21.2°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 21-Jun-2025 |
Begins: 21-Jun-2025 07:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 22-Jun-2025 04:28 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 5.7°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 05-Jul-2025 |
Begins: 05-Jul-2025 07:00 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Jul-2025 09:16 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 19.6°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 20-Jul-2025 |
Begins: 20-Jul-2025 12:13 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Jul-2025 09:39 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 3.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 04-Aug-2025 |
Begins: 04-Aug-2025 11:43 AM Monday
Ends: 05-Aug-2025 01:14 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 17.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 18-Aug-2025 |
Begins: 18-Aug-2025 05:23 PM Monday
Ends: 19-Aug-2025 03:33 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 1.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 03-Sep-2025 |
Begins: 03-Sep-2025 03:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Sep-2025 04:23 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 16.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 17-Sep-2025 |
Begins: 17-Sep-2025 12:22 AM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Sep-2025 11:40 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 29.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 02-Oct-2025 |
Begins: 02-Oct-2025 07:12 PM Thursday
Ends: 03-Oct-2025 06:34 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 15.4°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 16-Oct-2025 |
Begins: 16-Oct-2025 10:36 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Oct-2025 11:12 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 28.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 01-Nov-2025 |
Begins: 01-Nov-2025 09:13 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Nov-2025 07:33 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 14.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 15-Nov-2025 |
Begins: 15-Nov-2025 12:50 AM Saturday
Ends: 16-Nov-2025 02:38 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 28.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 30-Nov-2025 |
Begins: 30-Nov-2025 09:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Dec-2025 07:02 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 14.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 14-Dec-2025 |
Begins: 14-Dec-2025 06:50 PM Sunday
Ends: 15-Dec-2025 09:20 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 28.6°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 30-Dec-2025 |
Begins: 30-Dec-2025 07:52 AM Tuesday
Ends: 31-Dec-2025 05:02 AM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 14.4°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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Ekadashi – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice a month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha, giving 24 Ekadashis in a regular year.
What is the significance of Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). It is also a powerful day for meditation and reading of Vishnu scriptures.
How is the Ekadashi fast observed?
The fast begins at sunrise and is broken the next morning on Dwadashi after sunrise. Grains, beans, and certain vegetables are strictly avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, nuts, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sabudana.
Which Ekadashi is the most important?
Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha month is the most powerful — observing it with a complete waterless fast is said to carry the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Other important ones include Devshayani Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What foods are avoided on Ekadashi?
All grains (rice, wheat, dal), lentils, beans, onion, and garlic are avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, ghee, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sabudana, and nuts.