Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Significance & Rituals

Introduction to Ekadashi

Ekadashi holds profound spiritual importance in Hinduism. Occurring twice every month—once during the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and once during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon)—Ekadashi is a day devoted to fasting, devotion, and self-discipline. Among these, the Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha is celebrated as Mokshada Ekadashi, a day believed to grant liberation and spiritual merit to devotees.

Spiritual Significance of Mokshada Ekadashi

Mokshada Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe in Hindu mythology. Devotees observe fasts and perform rituals to seek his blessings. The day is also closely associated with Geeta Jayanti, commemorating the day Lord Krishna imparted the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Fasting and prayers on this day are believed to absolve sins, bring inner peace, prosperity, and ultimately, salvation.

In Jain tradition, Mokshada Ekadashi is observed as Maun Ekadashi, emphasizing silence, self-reflection, and meditation, along with fasting.

Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Date and Timings

In 2025, Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on 1st December. Below are the important timings:

• Ekadashi begins: November 30, 2025, at 9:29 PM
• Ekadashi ends: December 1, 2025, at 7:01 PM
• Parana (fast-breaking) Muhurta: December 2, 2025, from 6:57 AM to 9:03 AM

Bhadra and Panchak Timings

• Bhadra: 8:20 AM to 7:01 PM
• Panchak: 6:56 AM to 11:18 PM

Mokshada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

To perform Mokshada Ekadashi rituals:

1. Wake up early during Brahma Muhurta, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
2. Take a vow to fast and prepare the puja area by installing an idol or photo of Lord Vishnu.
3. Purify the surroundings with Ganga water and light a lamp.
4. Offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, Panchamrit, fruits, bananas, and yellow sweets.
5. Maintain a sattvic state throughout the day. Devotees may either consume fruits or observe a waterless fast.
6. Chant the mantra: “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay” and recite or listen to at least one chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.
7. In the evening, worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi by lighting lamps.
8. Conclude the fast at the designated Dwadashi Parana Muhurta using Tulsi water.

Essential Puja Samagri for Mokshada Ekadashi

The following items are traditionally required:

• Idol or photo of Lord Vishnu
• Ganga water and Kalash
• Yellow or white clothes
• Lamp with ghee or oil, cotton wicks, incense sticks
• Sandalwood or turmeric, yellow flowers, and Tulsi leaves
• Panchamrit, fruits (especially bananas), yellow sweets
• Rice (Akshat), Kumkum-Roli, dry fruits
• Optional: Tulsi plant

Conclusion

Observing Mokshada Ekadashi, whether through fasting, meditation, or devotional rituals, offers an opportunity for spiritual purification and divine blessings. This sacred day strengthens devotion to Lord Vishnu, reinforces self-discipline, and promotes peace, prosperity, and salvation in accordance with Hindu and Jain traditions.

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