Utpanna Ekadashi 2025
Utpanna Ekadashi Fast Rules: According to mythological beliefs, the day of Utpanna Ekadashi is the same day when Goddess Ekadashi appeared on the orders of Lord Vishnu. It is said that he had saved the gods by killing the demon Mur. Therefore, by observing a fast on this day, a person attains immense virtue and sins are destroyed. This Ekadashi is considered especially auspicious for those who wish for salvation, freedom from sin and happiness and prosperity. Let us know which activities are prohibited on the day of Utpanna Ekadashi.
When is Utpanna Ekadashi 2025? (When is Utpanna Ekadashi 2025)
According to the Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start on Saturday, November 15 at 12:49 am. The Ekadashi Tithi will end the next day on Sunday, November 16 at 02:37 am. Since Ekadashi Tithi is starting at sunrise on 15th November, the fast of Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed this time on 15th November, Saturday only.
Do not commit these 5 mistakes even by mistake during the fast of Utpanna Ekadashi!
rice consumption
The biggest and common mistake is consuming rice on the day of Ekadashi. According to religious beliefs, eating rice on the day of Ekadashi is considered a sin. There is a provision in the scriptures to give up food on the day of Ekadashi. Instead of this, you can consume fruits, milk, or satvik food eaten during fasting like buckwheat, water chestnut, sago etc.
consumption of tamasic food
One day before the fast, i.e. from Dashami Tithi till Dwadashi, consumption of tamasic substances like garlic, onion, non-vegetarian food and alcohol is completely prohibited at home. These things violate the sanctity of the fast. Consuming these things on the day of fast destroys the results of the fast.
non-observance of celibacy and anger
It is necessary to remain pure both physically and mentally on the day of Ekadashi. It is mandatory to observe celibacy on this day. Along with this, one should avoid quarreling with anyone, getting angry, doing evil or bringing bad thoughts in the mind on the day of fasting. Keeping the mind calm, one should only chant the name of Lord Vishnu.
hair and nail cutting
Getting hair cut, nail cutting and shaving done on the day of Utpanna Ekadashi is considered inauspicious. All these actions are against the rules of Ekadashi fast and reduce the sanctity of the fast. On the day of fasting, focus only on bathing and adopt a sattvik routine.
not passing at the right time
As important as keeping the fast is, breaking the fast means breaking the fast at the right time. Ekadashi fast is broken on the next day i.e. on Dwadashi tithi only. Therefore, one should always break the fast only after knowing the auspicious time of Paran by looking at the Panchang.
Importance of ‘Utpanna Ekadashi’
Ekadashi date has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world. Every year, the Ekadashi that falls in the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month is known as Utpanna Ekadashi. According to mythology, Goddess Ekadashi was born on this day, who saved Lord Vishnu by killing the demon Mur. That is why this Ekadashi is considered extremely virtuous.
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