Ekadashi Vrat 2025: Full Schedule of Ekadashi Fasting Days

What is Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is a spiritually important day in the Hindu lunar calendar, which is celebrated twice every month. It is the eleventh day of each lunar fortnight - once during the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of the moon and once during the vanning phase (Krishna Paksha). On this day, devotees mainly worship Lord Vishnu, although some people also pray to Lord Shiva. The Hindu month is divided into two stages based on the visibility of the moon. Ekadashi occurs during both these stages, which creates a rhythmic cycle of devotion and self-discipline. It is a time to seek reflection, prayer and divine blessings. 

People see Ekadashi as a way to connect with God, often through fasting and spiritual practices. There are 24 Ekadishis in a regular year, but this number increases to 26 when an additional lunar month (Adhik month) is included. This frequency highlights the importance of Ekadashi in Hindu traditions.

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Ekadashi Vrat katha

According to ancient learning, a demon named Murdanav once tried to harm Lord Vishnu, while he was in a deep meditative sleep (yoga Nidra). At that time, a divine woman emerged from the eleventh meaning of Vishnu's mind. Enchanted by her beauty, Murdanav proposed marriage. However, the woman later known as Ekadashi agreed on only one condition: he had to defeat her in the fight. With confidence in his strength, Murdanav accepted the challenge, but was defeated by her. On waking up, Lord Vishnu was pleased with her courage and named her Ekadashi. While announcing it, Lord Vishnu blessed her that the people who fast on this day, the day she conquered the demon, will attain salvation (freedom from the cycle of birth and death). 

This story emphasizes the power of the spiritual reward to see courage, righteousness and Ekadashi fasting (fast).

Ekadashi Vrat: List 2025 Days and Muhurat Calendar

January 2025

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Shattila Ekadashi

February 2025

Jaya Ekadashi Vijaya Ekadashi

March 2025

Amalaki Ekadashi Papmochani Ekadashi

April 2025

Kamada Ekadashi Varuthini Ekadashi

May 2025

Mohini Ekadashi Apara Ekadashi

June 2025

Nirjala Ekadashi Yogini Ekadashi

July 2025

Devshayani Ekadashi Kamika Ekadashi

August 2025

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Aja Ekadashi

September 2025

Parsva Ekadashi Indira Ekadashi

October 2025

Papankusha Ekadashi Rama Ekadashi

November 2025

Devutthana Ekadashi Utpanna Ekadashi

December 2025

Mokshada Ekadashi Saphala Ekadashi Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Types of Ekadashi and Their Significance

Below is a list of notable Ekadashis, their meanings, significance and rituals, 

1. Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandav Bhima Ekadashi, Bhimani Ekadashi )

• Meaning: "Without water" - the most rigorous Ekadashi fasting 
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Jasha month 
• Ritual: Total fast without food or water 
• Blessings: Prosperity, forgiveness and Lord Vishnu's side brings
  

2. Papavimochani Ekadashi (Papamochini Ekadashi)

• Meaning: “The one that removes sins”
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Chaitra month
  
• Rituals: Worship of Lord Vishnu in his Chaturbhuj form
  
• Blessings: Spiritual purification and salvation

3. Mohini Ekadashi

• Meaning: Worship Lord Vishnu in his enchanting Mohini form
  
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Vaisakha month
  
• Blessings: Washes away sins

4. Kamada Ekadashi

• Meaning: “The fulfiller of desires”
  
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Chaitra month
  
• Rituals: Worship Lord Krishna
  
• Blessings: Fulfills all heartfelt desires

5. Varuthini Ekadashi

• Meaning: “The protective one”
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Vaisakha month
  
• Rituals: Worship of Vishnu’s Vamana avatar
  
• Blessings: Offers protection and removes misfortunes

6. Apara Ekadashi (Achala Ekadashi) 

• Meaning: “Limitless”
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Jyeshtha month
  
• Blessings: Liberation from all sins

7. Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi)

• Meaning: "The sleeping of the gods"
  
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Ashadha month
  
• Significance: Marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu’s four-month rest (Chaturmas).

8. Yogini Ekadashi

• Meaning: "A female yogi"
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Ashadha month
  
• Blessings: Equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins; promotes liberation

9. Kamika Ekadashi

• Meaning: "Desired"
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Shravana month
  
• Rituals: Worship Lord Krishna
  
• Blessings: Removes Pitra Dosha

10. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra Ekadashi)

• Meaning: “The giver of sons”
  
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Shravana month
  
• Blessings: For those desiring children

11. Indira Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Ashvin month
  
• Significance: Held during Pitra Paksha, for ancestor salvation
  
• Rituals: Worship and charity for departed souls

12. Annada Ekadashi (Aja Ekadashi)

• Meaning: "The giver of food"
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Bhadrapada month
  
• Blessings: Wealth, food, and prosperity

13. Parsva Ekadashi (Vamana or Jayanti Ekadashi)

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Bhadrapada month
  
• Significance: Lord Vishnu shifts his sleeping posture
  
• Blessings: Peace and happiness

14. Pasankusa Ekadashi (Papankusa Ekadashi)

• Meaning: “Noose and goad”
  
• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Ashvin month
  
• Rituals: Worship Lord Padmanabha
  
• Blessings: Attainment of worldly joys

15. Ramaa Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Kartik month
  
• Significance: Comparable to performing major yajnas
  
• Blessings: Worldly joy and salvation

16. Saphala Ekadashi

• Meaning: “Successful”
  
• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha, Pausha month
  
• Significance: Brings success in life

17. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Pausha month
  
• Blessings: Especially for couples wishing for a child

18. Prabodhini Ekadashi (Devauthani Ekadashi, Kartiki Ekadashi)

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Kartik month
  
• Significance: Lord Vishnu awakens from Yoga Nidra; Tulsi Vivah is celebrated
  
• Blessings: Removes sins, brings prosperity
  

19. Utpanna Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha
  
• Meaning: "Utpanna" translates to "origin" or "birth."
  
• Importance: This day marks the birth of Goddess Ekadashi, who is believed to have rescued Lord Vishnu from a demon. Observing this fast is thought to cleanse past sins and is considered ideal for initiating Ekadashi vrat.
  

20. Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukoti Ekadashi, Mukhti Ekadashi, Mokshada Ekadashi, Swargavathil Ekadashi) - Kerala

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the Margashirsha month
  
• Importance: On this auspicious day, the spiritual gates of Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu’s divine abode) are believed to open. It provides a rare chance for uninterrupted darshan of Lord Vishnu and symbolizes liberation (moksha).
  

21. Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi Ekadashi)

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha in Magha month
  
• Spiritual Benefit: Fasting on this day is said to eliminate ghostly influences and clear all types of sins, bringing peace and purity.
  

22. Shattila Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the Magha month
  
• Meaning: "Shattila" refers to "six uses of sesame seeds."
  
• Rituals: Devotees use sesame seeds in six unique ways to honor Lord Vishnu. It’s also known as Tilda Ekadashi.
  
• Blessings: This fast is believed to bring prosperity, purification, and ultimate salvation.
  

23. Vijaya Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month
  
• Meaning: "Vijaya" means "victory."
  
• Spiritual Significance: Observing this Ekadashi is said to help devotees attain success and overcome obstacles in life.
  

24. Parama Shuddha Ekadashi (Purushottama Kamala Ekadashi)

• When: 11th day of Krishna Paksha during the extra month (Adhik Maas)
  
• Significance: Observing this fast is associated with worldly growth and spiritual cleansing from past wrongdoings.
  

25. Amalaka Ekadashi

• When: 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the Phalguna month
  
• Meaning: "Amalaka" refers to the Indian gooseberry (Amla)
  
• Ritual Practice: Devotees worship the Amla tree, regarded as a sacred dwelling of Lord Vishnu.
  
• Spiritual Benefit: Observing this vrat brings luck, joy, good health, and prosperity.
  

26. Padmini Vishuddha Ekadashi

• When: Occurs once every three years during the Adhik Maas
  
• Spiritual Value: Falling on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the Adhik Maas, this Ekadashi is highly auspicious. Fasting on this day is said to absolve one from accumulated sins.

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