Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Date, Time, Significance, Rituals, and Benefits

Vijaya Ekadashi on Monday, February 24, 2025

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 fasting will be observed in India on Monday, February 24. Vijaya Ekadashi is an auspicious Hindu fasting day observed on the Ekadashi Tithi (11th lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) in the month of Phalguna. It is believed that observing Vijaya Ekadashi bestows victory, success, and spiritual upliftment. This Ekadashi holds special significance as it is linked to Lord Rama's conquest over Ravana and is observed for divine blessings and triumph over adversities.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time

• Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 01:55 PM on February 23, 2025
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 01:44 PM on February 24, 2025
• Parana (Breaking Fast) Time: 06:50 AM to 09:07 AM on February 25, 2025
• Dwadashi Tithi Ends (Parana Day): 12:47 PM on February 25, 2025

Note: The fast is broken on Dwadashi Tithi after sunrise during the Parana time. Observing the correct timing for Parana is crucial for the fast’s benefits.

Significance of Vijaya Ekadashi

According to Hindu scriptures, Vijaya Ekadashi fast helps devotees overcome challenges and attain success in endeavors. It is believed that Lord Rama and his vanara sena observed this Ekadashi before their battle against Ravana in Lanka.

Observing this fast removes sins, purifies the soul, and enhances spiritual wisdom. Devotees pray for triumph in career, personal battles, and important ventures.

Fasting on Vijaya Ekadashi reduces past karmic burdens and grants peace and salvation.

Rituals of Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat

• Devotees take a bath early in the morning, clean their homes, and set an intention (sankalp) to observe the fast.
• Some devotees observe a nirjala vrat (without food and water), while others opt for a phalahar vrat (fruits and milk).
• Strict devotees abstain from grains, pulses, rice, onion, garlic, and tamasic foods.
• Devotees offer tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, fruits, and sattvic bhog to Lord Vishnu.
• Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama and Bhagavad Gita is considered highly auspicious.
• Chanting Lord Vishnu’s mantras and listening to Ekadashi katha throughout the night is recommended.
• The fast is broken at the prescribed time on Dwadashi Tithi after offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.

Benefits of Observing Vijaya Ekadashi

• Victory Over Obstacles – Helps achieve success in career, exams, legal matters, and personal struggles.
• Spiritual Growth – Removes negative karma, enhances devotion, and grants divine grace.
• Health and Well-being – Fasting detoxifies the body and mind, promoting inner balance.
• Fulfillment of Desires – Brings positivity, wealth, and harmony in life.
• Liberation from Sins – It is said that one who observes this fast gains freedom from past and present sins.