Mumbai: Kamika Ekadashi, one of the most sacred fasts observed in the month of Shravan, falls during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon). As per the Hindu calendar, in 2025, the Ekadashi tithi begins on 20 July at 12:12 PM and ends on 21 July at 9:38 AM. Therefore, the fast will be observed on Monday, 21 July 2025.
Considered highly auspicious, Kamika Ekadashi holds special spiritual merit. Scriptures and Puranas describe it as a day where daan (charitable giving) carries the power to wash away sins and bring liberation (moksha). Devotees believe that donating specific items on this day can not only absolve past wrongdoings but also attract prosperity and remove financial hardships.
Best Donations to Make on Kamika Ekadashi 2025
Here are three items that are considered especially powerful to donate on Kamika Ekadashi:
1. Donation of Grains (Ann Daan)
In Hinduism, donating food grains is considered the most virtuous form of giving. Offering essentials like rice, wheat, lentils, or even sweet dishes like kheer on Kamika Ekadashi is believed to invite the boundless blessings of Lord Vishnu. This act is said to bring happiness, abundance, and peace to one’s life.
2. Donation of Sesame (Til Daan)
Offering sesame seeds—either black or white—is deemed especially sacred on Kamika Ekadashi. It is believed that donating sesame on this day helps liberate the souls of ancestors (Pitras) and secures their blessings. This donation is also said to destroy all sins and bring spiritual merit to the giver.
3. Donation of Yellow Clothes
Yellow is a colour dear to Lord Vishnu, and offering yellow garments to those in need is highly recommended on this day. This act of charity is believed to free the devotee from life’s troubles and bring the grace of Shri Hari Vishnu, who bestows peace and well-being upon the giver.
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