Ekadashi in April 2025: Date, Parana Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Ekadashi is one of the most sacred day in Hinduism. This day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Shri Hari. On this auspicious day, a large number of Vishnu devotees observe strict fast and honor Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi falls twice a month, during Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. There are total 24 Ekadashi observances in a year. Here we will give you full information about the Ekadashi observances in the month of April:

Ekadashi in April 2025 : Date and Time
Kamada Ekadashi 2025 : Date and Time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - April 7, 2025 - 08:00 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - April 8, 2025 - 09:12 PM

Parana Time - April 9, 2025 - 06:01 AM to 08:34 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - April 9, 2025 - 10:55 PM

Varuthini Ekadashi 2025 : Date and Time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - April 23, 2025 - 04:43 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - April 24, 2025 - 02:32 PM

Parana Time - April 25, 2025 - 05:45 AM to 08:22 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - April 25, 2025 - 11:44 AM

Ekadashi in April 2025: Significance
Ekadashi is one of the most prominent day, when a large number of devotees observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. This is the most sacred day to honor Shree Hari. This day occurs twice a month on the eleventh day of the lunar cycle during both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases of the moon. It is seen as a very spiritual and cleansing fast that removes all sins, brings prosperity, and cleanse your aura and devotees can even get the salvation and get a place in the abode of Lord Vishnu.

Importance of Ekadashi Fast?
Spiritual Benefits: Keeping Ekadashi fast strengthens the bond with Lord Vishnu. Devotees can build a direct connection with the Lord and this fast also increases devotion, and aids in achieving moksha (liberation).
Karmic Cleansing: Ekadashi is believed to offer divine blessings and eliminate bad karma whether the sins have been committed in the past birth or in the current birth.
Health Benefits: According to the science, fasting on Ekadashi will help improving digestion, increases energy levels, and detoxifies the body.
Mental Peace: Ekadashi fast gives your mental relief, and inner peace. It gives you the ability to to have a good control over your senses and also removes negative thoughts.
Desire Manifestation: On Ekadashi, fasting with faith is believed to grant wishes and aid in overcoming obstacles.

Ekadashi in April 2025: Puja Rituals
1. Wake up in the morning

Get up early in the morning during Brahma Muhurat, then clean the house and take a holy bath, and wear fresh clothes.

2. Sankalpa (Vow)

Make a serious commitment to observe the fast.

3. Puja & Vishnu Worship

Place an idol of Lord Vishnu and Shree Yantra (symbol of Goddess Laxmi), light a diya with desi ghee and keep it in front of the idol, offer flowers or garland, Tulsi leaves, light incense.

Ekadashi Katha and Mantra Chanting

• Recite Ekadashi Katha: People are advised to read or listen Ekadashi Mahatam stories.
• Night Vigil or Bhajan: The benefit of fasting is increased by singing bhajans or doing night vigil.
• Mantra Chanting or Stotrams: It is considered meritorious to chant Vishnu mantras or you can recite Vishnu Sahasranama on this auspicious day.

What to eat on Ekadashi?
Devotees can eat sabudana, kuttu, singhara, milk products, and dry fruits (no grains, lentils, or salt) and follow Satvik lifestyle on Ekadashi.

Mantra

• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!
• Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!