Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Significance & All You Need To Know About It

In the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi marks the eleventh day of both the waxing and waning phases of the moon where devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Among the many Ekadashis observed throughout the year, Vijaya Ekadashi is considered the most important. People observe fast and pray for happiness, prosperity, and well-being.

Why Is Vijaya Ekadashi Celebrated?

For Hindus, Ekadashi is an auspicious day that usually occurs twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. It is a very important day for devotees of Vishnu and many of them observe fast on this day, some even going without water (nirjala) throughout the day. Vijaya Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. The word ‘vijaya’ means victory and it is said that anyone who observes this day-long fast is blessed with success and victory in all phases of life.

According to the Puranas, in ancient times, many kings observed Vijaya Ekadashi fast and won fierce battles. It is believed that even the toughest of battles can be conquered with this fast. Another mythology tale suggests that in Mahabharata, Lord Krishna suggested the Pandavs observe Vijaya Ekadashi to overcome obstacles in the battle and achieve victory.

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Date & Puja Timings For 2025

This year, Vijaya Ekadashi will begin on February 23 at 1:55 PM and end on February 24 at 1:44 PM. As per the Udaya Tithi (those observing fast based on sunrise), the Vijaya Ekadashi fast will be observed on February 24.

Here are all the auspicious muhurats to keep in mind on February 24 –

Brahma Muhurat – 5:11 AM to 6:01 AM
Vijay Muhurat – 2:29 PM to 3:15 PM
Godhuli Muhurat – 6:15 PM to 6:40 PM
Nishita Muhurat – 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM
Abhijit Muhurat – 12:11 PM to 12:57 PM
Amrit Kaal – 2:07 PM to 3:44 PM

Rituals To Keep In Mind

Here are some rituals you can do on this occasion –

1. Those fasting on Vijaya Ekadashi should offer prayers, meditate, and chant Lord Vishnu’s Sahasranama with full devotion to purify their mind and soul.
2. Fill a pot of gold, silver, copper, or new clay with water and cover it with mango leaves. A day before Ekadashi, place it in your puja area on a mound of grains like wheat, rice, barley, corn, or chickpeas. Worship the pot by offering flowers, sandalwood paste, lighting a ghee diya and Naivedyam. On top of the pot, place an idol of Lord Vishnu and perform prayers on Vijaya Ekadashi.
3. On Dwadashi, the next day of Vijaya Ekadashi, take the pot to a river bank or water body and worship again. Later, offer it to a Brahmin.

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