Ekadashi on December 31, 2025: Significance, Fasting Timings, and Rituals
How to observe Ekadashi today for spiritual benefits and well-being
December 31, 2025: Marks the observance of Ekadashi, a sacred day in the Hindu lunar calendar dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasting, prayer, and meditation to seek spiritual growth, purification, and blessings for prosperity and health.
Significance of Ekadashi:
Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the lunar fortnight and is considered highly auspicious for devotion and self-discipline. Observing Ekadashi is believed to help reduce sins, enhance spiritual wisdom, and bring peace to the mind and soul.
Fasting Timings:
The fast begins at sunrise and is observed until the next day’s sunrise. Devotees avoid grains, beans, and certain vegetables while consuming fruits, milk, and other permitted foods.
Popular Rituals:
Performing prayers and chanting Vishnu mantras
Reading the Vishnu Purana or other sacred texts
Visiting temples and offering donations to the needy
Observing Ekadashi on December 31 also offers a spiritual start to the new year, allowing devotees to end the year on a note of piety and mindfulness.
