Ekadasi Dates - 2025
Ekadasi is an important fasting day in Hinduism that falls on the 11th day of both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) moon cycles. Devotees observe Ekadasi to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and attain spiritual growth. It is believed that observing Ekadasi fasting washes away sins and brings good fortune. In 2025, there will be 24 Ekadasi fasting days, each holding unique significance.
Some of the most important ones include Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025, which is highly revered and dedicated to Lord Vishnu; Nirjala Ekadasi 2025, the strictest form of fasting where even water is avoided; Devshayani Ekadasi 2025, marking the beginning of Lord Vishnu’s cosmic sleep (Chaturmas); and Mokshada Ekadasi 2025, which is associated with the liberation of the soul and is believed to be the day when Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Observing Ekadasi involves fasting, prayer, meditation, and charity. Some devotees observe a complete fast (Nirjala), while others consume only fruits and milk. Worshiping Lord Vishnu, chanting Vishnu Sahasranamam, and reading the Bhagavad Gita are essential rituals. Devotees also practice charity by offering food and essentials to the needy, as it is believed to bring immense blessings. On this day, grains like rice, wheat, and lentils are avoided as part of the fasting tradition.
Date | Starting Time | Ending Time | Ekadasi |
10th January, 2025 | 12:22 PM, Jan 09 | 10:19 AM, Jan 10 | Shukla Ekadashi |
25th January, 2025 | 07:25 PM, Jan 24 | 08:31 PM, Jan 25 | Krishna Ekadashi |
8th February, 2025 | 09:26 PM, Feb 07 | 08:15 PM, Feb 08 | Shukla Ekadashi |
24th February, 2025 | 01:55 PM, Feb 23 | 01:44 PM, Feb 24 | Krishna Ekadashi |
10th March, 2025 | 07:45 AM, Mar 09 | 07:44 AM, Mar 10 | Shukla Ekadashi |
25th March, 2025 | 05:05 AM, Mar 25 | 03:45 AM, Mar 26 | Krishna Ekadashi |
26th March, 2025 | 05:05 AM, Mar 25 | 03:45 AM, Mar 26 | Krishna Ekadashi |
8th April, 2025 | 08:00 PM, Apr 07 | 09:12 PM, Apr 08 | Shukla Ekadashi |
24th April, 2025 | 04:43 PM, Apr 23 | 02:32 PM, Apr 24 | Krishna Ekadashi |
8th May, 2025 | 10:19 AM, May 07 | 12:29 PM, May 08 | Shukla Ekadashi |
23rd May, 2025 | 01:12 AM, May 23 | 10:29 PM, May 23 | Krishna Ekadashi |
6th June,2025 | 02:15 AM, Jun 06 | 04:47 AM, Jun 07 | Shukla Ekadashi |
7th June,2025 | 02:15 AM, Jun 06 | 04:47 AM, Jun 07 | Shukla Ekadashi |
21st June,2025 | 07:18 AM, Jun 21 | 04:27 AM, Jun 22 | Krishna Ekadashi |
22nd June,2025 | 07:18 AM, Jun 21 | 04:27 AM, Jun 22 | Krishna Ekadashi |
6th July, 2025 | 06:58 PM, Jul 05 | 09:14 PM, Jul 06 | Shukla Ekadashi |
21st July, 2025 | 12:12 PM, Jul 20 | 09:38 AM, Jul 21 | Krishna Ekadashi |
5th August, 2025 | 11:41 AM, Aug 04 | 01:12 PM, Aug 05 | Shukla Ekadashi |
19th August, 2025 | 05:22 PM, Aug 18 | 03:32 PM, Aug 19 | Krishna Ekadashi |
3rd September, 2025 | 03:53 AM, Sep 03 | 04:21 AM, Sep 04 | Shukla Ekadashi |
17th September, 2025 | 12:21 AM, Sep 17 | 11:39 PM, Sep 17 | Krishna Ekadashi |
3rd October, 2025 | 07:10 PM, Oct 02 | 06:32 PM, Oct 03 | Shukla Ekadashi |
17th October, 2025 | 10:35 AM, Oct 16 | 11:12 AM, Oct 17 | Krishna Ekadashi |
1st November, 2025 | 09:11 AM, Nov 01 | 07:31 AM, Nov 02 | Shukla Ekadashi |
2nd November, 2025 | 09:11 AM, Nov 01 | 07:31 AM, Nov 02 | Shukla Ekadashi |
15th November, 2025 | 12:49 AM, Nov 15 | 02:37 AM, Nov 16 | Krishna Ekadashi |
1st December, 2025 | 09:29 PM, Nov 30 | 07:01 PM, Dec 01 | Krishna Ekadashi |
15th December, 2025 | 06:49 PM, Dec 14 | 09:19 PM, Dec 15 | Krishna Ekadashi |
30th December, 2025 | 07:50 AM, Dec 30 | 05:00 AM, Dec 31 | Shukla Ekadashi |
31st December, 2025 | 07:50 AM, Dec 30 | 05:00 AM, Dec 31 | Shukla Ekadashi |