Jalakrida Ekadashi 2025 Date: Know Putradatri Vrat timings, rituals and significance of Mahapataka Binasini

As per the Odia calendar, Jalakrida Ekadashi 2025 falls on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshta, and will be observed on Friday, 23rd May 2025. Also known as Mahapataka Binasini Ekadashi or Putradatri Ekadashi, it holds deep spiritual importance in Odisha and is known as Apara Ekadashi in many other parts of India. This sacred fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and devotees believe that observing it brings divine blessings, spiritual growth, peace, and the cleansing of past sins.

Jalakrida Ekadashi 2025: Date and Tithi

Jalakrida Ekadashi: Spiritual Significance

According to ancient scriptures, Jalakrida Ekadashi is a powerful day to seek forgiveness and spiritual upliftment. It is said that fasting and praying on this day brings virtue equal to several holy deeds, such as:

• Bathing at Prayag during Magh Mela
• Offering shraddha to ancestors in Gaya
• Fasting on Maha Shivaratri
• Bathing in Kurukshetra during a solar eclipse

Devotees also believe that observing this fast can lead to moksha (liberation) and a place in Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu. Reciting the Jalakrida Ekadashi Katha is believed to earn merit equal to donating 100 cows.
Major Celebrations at Jagannath Temple, Puri
In Odisha, Jalakrida Ekadashi is observed with great devotion at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. One of the most sacred rituals of the day includes a symbolic water sport (Jalakrida) involving the deities:

The idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are taken to the Jala Kunda, a sacred water tank inside the temple.
Symbolic water play is performed, signifying divine joy and the purification of sins through the element of water.
This unique ritual reflects the playful and compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu and is a reminder of the healing and purifying energy of water.

Jalakrida Ekadashi: Rituals and Offerings

Devotees fast from sunrise to the next day and engage in bhajans, prayers, and Vishnu mantra chanting throughout the day. Key rituals include:

• Special pujas and aratis held inside the temple
• The deities are adorned in traditional attire
• Offerings of satvik bhog (pure food) are made to the gods
• The bhog is later distributed as prasad to devotees

Even though the main idols remain in the sanctum, the temple atmosphere is filled with devotion, music, and spiritual energy, celebrating Lord Vishnu’s divine water leelas.

Why Should You Observe Jalakrida Ekadashi?

This Ekadashi is more than just a fast; it's a path to inner peace, divine blessings, and spiritual growth. Whether you are seeking forgiveness for past actions, wishing for a good life, or hoping for spiritual progress, Jalakrida Ekadashi offers a powerful opportunity to connect with the divine.

Observing Jalakrida Ekadashi 2025 with full devotion and sincerity can bring immense spiritual rewards, including mental clarity, inner harmony, and divine grace. With its unique traditions and deep-rooted spiritual significance, this Ekadashi is a beautiful blend of devotion and cultural richness—especially as celebrated in Jagannath Puri.