Ekadashi 2025: Is Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat On February 24 or 24? All you need to know

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 date & timings: Vijaya Ekadashi is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed every year on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month. Also known as Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi, this day holds immense religious significance for devotees who seek prosperity and divine blessings by observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu.

When is Vijaya Ekadashi in 2025?

Many devotees are curious to know when is Vijaya Ekadashi 2025. This year, Vijaya Ekadashi will fall on February 24, 2025. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 01:55 PM on February 23, 2025, and will end at 01:44 PM on February 24, 2025.

For those observing the fast, the Parana time (the time to break the fast) is from 07:05 AM to 09:24 AM on February 25, 2025. The Hari Vasar (auspicious time to break the fast) will end at 12:47 PM on the same day.

Vijaya Ekadashi Significance

Vijaya Ekadashi is highly revered as it is believed to grant victory and success to those who observe it with devotion. According to Skanda Purana, Lord Rama himself kept this fast when seeking a way to cross the ocean and defeat Ravana. As per the legend, Lord Rama, along with his brother Lakshmana (Also known as Laxmana, Lakhan, Saumitra, and Ramanuja) and the army of Vanaras, sought guidance from Sage Dalbhya. The sage advised them to observe Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat to achieve success in their mission. By following this fast, Lord Rama and his army gained divine blessings and triumphed over Lanka.

Observing Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 is believed to bring peace, success, and spiritual upliftment, making it an important day for devotees of Lord Vishnu.

Vijaya Ekadashi Rituals

Devotees follow various Vijaya Ekadashi rituals to seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings. The main traditions observed on this day include:

• Fasting: Many devotees observe a strict fast, refraining from grains and pulses. Some even observe a nirjala vrat (fasting without water), while others consume only fruits and milk.
• Purification: Before beginning the puja, devotees purify the worship area with Gangajal (holy water).
• Puja and Offerings: During the worship, devotees offer flowers, fruits, incense sticks, and sweets to Lord Vishnu.
• Chanting Hymns: Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama (a thousand names of Lord Vishnu) is considered highly auspicious.
• Aarti: Devotees perform aarti and seek divine grace for prosperity and happiness.
• Charity: On Dwadashi (the following day), many devotees donate food, sacred threads, and betel nuts to Brahmins before breaking their fast.
• Tulsi Worship: In the evening, lighting a lamp near the Tulsi plant symbolises devotion and spiritual purity.

Tulsi Chalisa Path Vidhi on Vijaya Ekadashi

One of the essential rituals on Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 is reciting the Tulsi Chalisa, which is believed to bring peace and divine blessings. Here’s how to perform the Tulsi Chalisa Path:

• Wake up early in the morning and meditate on Lord Vishnu.
• Take a holy bath and purify the surroundings before beginning the puja.
• Offer fruits, sweets, and flowers to Lord Vishnu and then worship Mata Tulsi.
• Light a pure ghee lamp and perform the aarti of Tulsi Mata.
• Offer sixteen adornments (shringar) like bangles, bindi, and chunri to Tulsi Mata.
• Recite Tulsi Chalisa with complete devotion and seek blessings for happiness and prosperity.

Tulsi Chalisa to chant on Vijaya Ekadashi

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Best Ekadashi wishes & quotes to share

• May this Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 bring you victory in all aspects of life, filling your heart with devotion, peace, and prosperity. Wishing you a blessed Ekadashi!
• On this sacred day of Vijaya Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu bless you with strength, success, and happiness. May your prayers be answered and your soul find peace.
• Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and spiritually fulfilling Ekadashi 2025. May this day bring divine blessings and endless happiness into your life.
• May the holy observance of Vijaya Ekadashi lead you towards the path of righteousness and victory over all obstacles. Stay blessed and devoted!
• On this auspicious Vijaya Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu’s divine grace guide you towards success, health, and happiness. Wishing you a blissful and pious day!
• Let this Ekadashi be a reminder of faith, devotion, and spiritual enlightenment. May your fast and prayers bring you closer to divine blessings and prosperity.
• May the light of devotion shine upon your life this Vijaya Ekadashi 2025, filling your heart with peace, purity, and divine wisdom. Wishing you a sacred and fulfilling day.
• On the occasion of Vijaya Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu bless you with the courage to overcome challenges and the wisdom to make righteous decisions. Stay blessed!
• Wishing you a spiritually enriching Ekadashi. May this sacred day bring clarity, inner strength, and divine blessings into your life. Happy Vijaya Ekadashi 2025!
• May your prayers and devotion on this Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 bring you success, harmony, and fulfilment. Wishing you a day of peace and divine grace.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 is a powerful day for spiritual growth and divine blessings. Observing this vrat with sincerity can help devotees achieve success, happiness, and divine grace. By following the correct Vijaya Ekadashi rituals and worshipping Lord Vishnu along with the recitation of Tulsi Chalisa, devotees can attain peace and prosperity.

May Lord Vishnu bless all those who observe Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 vrat with joy, success, and fulfilment.

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