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Mokshada Ekadashi 2025 date: The special importance of Ekadashi fast has been mentioned in the Hindu calendar. There are a total of 24 Ekadashis in a year, out of which the Ekadashi of Margashirsha Shukla Paksha is called Mokshada Ekadashi. In the scriptures it has been described as the date that bestows salvation. It is believed that by observing fast on this day, not only the individual but also his seven generations get the benefit of salvation. According to Drik Panchang, in the year 2025, the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, December 1. On this day, by worshiping Lord Shri Vishnu, one wishes for salvation and freedom from sins. Shrimadbhagvadgita was born on this day, hence it is also celebrated as Geeta Jayanti.
Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Auspicious time and date
According to Drik Panchang:
- Ekadashi Tithi Start: 30 November 2025 (Sunday), 9:29 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi End: 1 December 2025 (Monday), 7:01 PM
- Fast breaking: Paran time is after morning, on Dwadashi date.
- Since Ekadashi fast is observed on the basis of Udaya Tithi, hence the fast will be observed on 1st December 2025 only.
Method and worship rules of Mokshada Ekadashi fast
The fast of Mokshada Ekadashi starts from the night of Dashami Tithi and ends with Paran on Dwadashi Tithi. The person observing fast should eat satvik food from the night of Dashami Tithi and follow celibacy. Then on the day of Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes. Take a pledge to fast by taking water in your hand. Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in the puja room. Offer them Ganga water, yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, incense, lamp and naivedya (offering). Chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’. Listen or read the fasting story. Reciting Shrimadbhagvadgita and donating it on this day is considered very auspicious. On the day of Parana, i.e. on Dwadashi, feed or donate food to Brahmins during the auspicious time. After this, break the fast by taking food yourself.
Fast story of Mokshada Ekadashi
According to the legend, in ancient times a king named Vaikhanas ruled in Champak city. Once the king saw in his dream that his father was suffering the tortures of hell. The king met Parvat Muni to know the solution to get relief from this suffering. The sage told that the king is suffering this pain due to a sin committed by his father in his previous life. The only solution for this is fasting on Mokshada Ekadashi. The king devoutly observed the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi as per the instructions of the sage and dedicated the virtue of that fast to his father. Due to the influence of this virtue, the king’s father got freedom from the sufferings of hell and went to heaven. Since then the importance of this Ekadashi has increased even more.
Importance of Mokshada Ekadashi
The name ‘Mokshada’ means ‘one who grants salvation’. By fasting and worshiping on this Ekadashi, a person gets freedom from the bondage of attachment and illusion and opens the door to salvation. It is believed that by observing this fast as per the rituals, the ancestors of 7 generations of the person get freedom from the sufferings of hell and they attain heaven. By worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day and listening to the fast story, all types of sins are destroyed. This is the same auspicious date when Lord Krishna preached Geeta to Arjun before the Mahabharata war. Therefore reciting Geeta on this day is considered very fruitful.
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