Tue Nov 26 01:36:55 UTC 2024: ## 2025 Ekadashi Dates Announced: Auspicious Fasting Days for Vishnu Devotees

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The auspicious Ekadashi fasting days for the year 2025 have been announced. Ekadashi, which falls on the eleventh lunar day of both the bright (Shukla Paksha) and dark (Krishna Paksha) fortnights of each lunar month, holds immense significance for Hindu devotees, particularly those who worship Lord Vishnu. Observing Ekadashi is believed to bring spiritual merit and pave the way for moksha (liberation).

A total of 24 Ekadashi dates will occur in 2025. The dates, along with their start and end times, are as follows:

**Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight):**

* **Pausha Krishna Ekadashi (Shat Tila Ekadashi):** Begins January 24, 7:25 PM; Ends January 25, 8:32 PM
* **Magha Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins February 23, 1:56 PM; Ends February 24, 1:45 PM
* **Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins March 25, 5:05 AM; Ends March 26, 3:45 AM
* **Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins April 23, 4:43 PM
* **Vaisakha Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins May 23, 1:12 AM
* **Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins July 20, 12:13 PM; Ends July 21, 9:39 AM
* **Shravana Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins August 18, 5:23 PM; Ends August 19, 3:33 PM
* **Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins September 16, 12:22 AM; Ends September 17, 11:40 AM
* **Ashwin Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins October 16, 10:36 AM; Ends October 17, 11:12 AM
* **Kartika Krishna Ekadashi:** Begins November 15, 12:50 AM; Ends November 16, 2:37 AM

**Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight):**

* **Pausha Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins January 9, 12:23 PM; Ends January 10, 10:20 AM
* **Magha Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins February 7, 9:26 PM; Ends February 8, 8:16 PM
* **Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins April 7, 8:00 PM; Ends April 8, 9:13 PM
* **Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins May 7, 10:20 AM
* **Vaisakha Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins June 6, 2:16 AM
* **Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi (Nirjala Ekadashi):** Begins July 5, 6:59 PM; Ends July 6, 9:15 PM
* **Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi):** Begins August 4, 11:42 AM; Ends August 5, 1:12 PM
* **Shravana Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins September 3, 3:53 AM; Ends September 4, 4:22 AM
* **Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins October 2, 7:11 PM
* **Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi:** Begins November 1, 9:12 AM; Ends November 2, 7:32 AM
* **Kartika Shukla Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi):** Begins November 30, 9:29 PM
* **Agrahayana Shukla Ekadashi (Devutthani Ekadashi):** Begins December 30, 7:51 AM; Ends December 31, 5:01 AM

Devotees are encouraged to observe the fast, perform puja (worship) of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and partake in a light meal (Falahar) during the Ekadashi period. Noteworthy Ekadashis include Nirjala Ekadashi, Mokshada Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, and Devutthani Ekadashi, each with its own significance. The provided timings are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the location. It is advisable to consult a local pandit for precise timings in one’s area.

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