Indira Ekadashi 2025: Indira Ekadashi 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 17 September. This Ekadashi, which falls on the ancestral side, is considered special for the peace and salvation of the ancestors. On this day, the ancestors attain salvation by fasting, worshiping and offering it.
Indira ekadashi date in September 2025: Ekadashi Tithi has special significance in Hinduism. Although there are two Ekadashi dates every month, but Ekadashi date in Pitru Paksha is known as Indira Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is considered very sacred and important. It is believed that the ancestors get freedom by fasting on this day and doing virtuous deeds. At the same time, they also get salvation. Let’s know when the fast of Indira Ekadashi is and what to do on this day.
When is Indira Ekadashi 2025?
According to the Panchang, Ekadashi date will start on 16th at 12:23 pm and Ekadashi date will be till 11:40 pm on 17th. According to the scriptures, the fast of Ekadashi Tithi is observed on the day Ekadashi Tithi is present on the day, in such a situation, Ekadashi fast and Shraddha will be done on 17th. Let us tell you that on this day there will be auspicious coincidence of Gauri Yoga, Moon will be seated in its own zodiac sign. Which will make Gauri Yoga. In such a situation, those who fast and shraddh will get virtuous fruits.
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Importance of Indira Ekadashi fast
On the day of Indira Ekadashi, the sins of the ancestors of those who fasten and offer it are destroyed. It is said that those who observe this fast get happiness, prosperity, peace and spiritual progress. It is said that by observing this fast, for some reason, the ancestors lying in hell get liberation. Also, by observing this fast, a person gets Baikuntha Dham. Also, if you are not fast on this day, then worship Lord Vishnu and offer it with black sesame. By doing this, your fathers will also get peace, and on this day, you should also do charity in the name of ancestors.
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