The fast of Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 will be observed on 15th November and Parana will take place on 16th November in the afternoon. Ekadashi fast is considered to start from this date. In this fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worship, charity and Parana at the appropriate time are considered very auspicious.
Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Today is Utpanna Ekadashi fast of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. Utpanna Ekadashi has special significance because Ekadashi fast started from this day. Lord Krishna himself has described this month as his form. Utpanna Ekadashi fast should be observed with complete rituals, only then one gets its results. Utpanna Ekadashi fast will end on 16 November 2025.
This fast started from Utpanna Ekadashi.
According to the Puranas, Goddess Ekadashi appeared from the body of Lord Vishnu and killed the demon Mur. At the time of the incarnation of the Goddess, Lord Vishnu had said that whoever observes a fast on this date from today and worships her along with him, all his sins will be destroyed and he will attain salvation.
Utpana Ekadashi 2025 fasting time
The fast of Utpanna Ekadashi will be broken on 16 November 2025 between 1:10 pm to 3:18 pm.
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If there is Pradosh on the day of Ekadashi fast, then how to break the fast?
Many devotees observe Ekadashi fast along with Pradosh fast. Usually there is a gap of one day between Ekadashi and Pradosh Vrat. Many people remain confused about how to break the Ekadashi fast if Pradosh fast falls on the next day of Ekadashi.
In such a situation, it is advisable to observe a symbolic Ekadashi fast by consuming only water and keeping the Pradosh fast without actually observing the fast.
How to break the fast: Ekadashi fast should be broken at an auspicious time. It should not be passed during Hari Vasar, as it results in sin.
Do this before breaking the fast – Before breaking the Ekadashi fast, worship Lord Vishnu as per the rituals and donate.
What to eat and what not to eat during fasting – During Ekadashi fast, consume water after eating basil leaves and if there is no Pradosh fast then eat satvik food.
When will Utpanna Ekadashi fast end?
Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 fast will break on 16 November 2025 between 1:10 pm to 3:18 pm.
What is the significance of Utpanna Ekadashi?
On this date, Goddess Ekadashi had appeared and killed the demon Mur. It is believed that this fast destroys sins and leads to salvation.
If there is Pradosh fast on the next day of Ekadashi, then how to break the fast?
In such a situation, keep a symbolic Ekadashi fast by consuming only water and observe Pradosh fast without breaking the fast.
What can one eat and what not during Ekadashi fast?
It is considered best to consume only basil leaves and water during the fast. If there is no Pradosh fast, then fruits or satvik food can be eaten. Grains, pulses, salt and tamasic food are prohibited.
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