Parivartini Ekadashi 2025: Date, Time, Rituals & Significance of Parsva Ekadashi

Parivartini Ekadashi, also known as Parsva Ekadashi, is one of the most auspicious Ekadashi vrats in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, the sacred day of Parivartini Ekadashi will be observed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, and seek blessings for prosperity, happiness, and liberation.

Parivartini Ekadashi 2025: Date and Time

To make it easier for devotees, here are the important timings associated with this Ekadashi:

Significance of Parivartini Ekadashi

Parivartini Ekadashi holds immense religious significance for Hindus, especially devotees of Lord Vishnu. It falls during the Chaturmas period (the four holy months dedicated to Lord Vishnu) and marks the symbolic turning or change in the sleeping posture of Lord Vishnu while He rests on Sheshnag in the Kshirsagar (cosmic ocean).

This change is believed to be highly auspicious and marks the beginning of preparations for major festivals like Diwali, Navratri, and Tulsi Vivah. Devotees observe fasts and engage in prayers, charity, and spiritual practices to attain moksha (liberation) and wash away past sins.

Rituals and Observances

• Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, flowers, incense, and lamps.
• Many observe a strict fast, consuming only water or fruits, while others follow a partial fast.
• Reading the Vishnu Sahasranama and other scriptures is considered highly beneficial.
• Charity and helping the needy on this day bring immense blessings.

Parivartini Ekadashi 2025 is not just a ritual fast but also a spiritual occasion to reflect, purify the mind, and strengthen devotion to Lord Vishnu.