Apara Ekadashi 2025: Receive The Flow Of Infinite Blessings!

Who doesn’t want limitless wealth, success, and happiness? But do you know how you can achieve all this? Yes, you can do so by fast observation and following the rituals of Apara Ekadashi. The word “Apar” signifies limitless, meaning that devotees who perform this Ekadashi will get all they desire. Also, this Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Trivikrama form.  

Apara Ekadashi 2025 Date and Tithi Timings 

• Apara Ekadashi Date: 23rd May, 2025 (Friday) 
• Tithi Begins: 01:12 AM, May 23
• Tithi Ends: 10:29 PM, May 23

What is Apara Ekadashi?

Apara Ekadashi is an important day for Hindus and is observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Jyeshta (May- June). This Ekadashi has alternative names, such as Jayestha Krishna Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Ekadashi or Jalakrida Ekadash. 

Moreover, the Apara Ekadashi 2025 signifies endless blessings and grace of Lord Vishnu upon his devotees. Observing Apara Ekadashi with devotion and sincerity brings prosperity, removes sins, and purifies the soul. Additionally, fasting on Apara Ekadashi equals performing a Vishnu Yajna (sacrifice) or giving away wealth in charity.

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Apara Ekadashi 2025: Story and Significance

Every Hindu festival has its ancient mythology that reflects its importance. So, let’s read through the story and see how people started performing the Apara Ekadashi 2025.  

1. Apara Ekadashi Story

According to Hindu mythology, a famous religious King named Mahidwaj was very religious and always followed the path of spirituality. However, on the other side, his younger brother, Vajra Dhwaj, always had feelings of hate and jealousy towards him. 

Because of this anger and hatred, Vajra Dhwaj murdered Mahidwaj and hid his body under a peepal tree. Due to his unnatural death, Mahidwaj was not able to attain peace and became a restless spirit, which used to haunt everyone.

One day, a sage passing by sensed the presence of the troubled spirit. Using his divine powers, the sage learned about Mahidwaj’s tragic fate and the reason behind his restless state. The sage decided to help Mahidwaj attain peace. 

How did Mahidwaj attain peace?

He freed the spirit of Mahidwaj from the tree and led him towards liberation. Also, to ensure that Mahidwaj’s soul could find peace, the sage instructed him to observe a fast on Apara Ekadashi. 

With the powerful impact of the Apara Ekadashi Vrat and the blessings of Lord Vishnu, Mahidwaj’s spirit was freed and attained peace. Since then, devotees have observed the Apara Ekadashi fast to do good karma and progress on their path to peace, inspired by the story of King Mahidwaj.

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2. Apara Ekadashi Significance 

Apara Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha month, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting and praying with full devotion can cleanse the soul, remove sins, and bring prosperity and spiritual growth. It also grants devotees liberation (moksha) and eternal blessings, symbolising infinite blessings from Lord Vishnu.

Apara Ekadashi 2025: Rituals and Remedies

Let’s move ahead and continue to understand the rituals we should perform on the special day of Apara Ekadashi 2025 and what remedies we should do to increase positivity in our lives. 

1. Apara Ekadashi Ritual

• All the rituals of Apara Ekadashi should be performed before sunset. 
• Wake up before sunrise, bathe, and prepare for Ekadashi rituals. 
• Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, dhoop and diya to Lord Vishnu.
• Offer sweets and prasad as an offering to Vishnu’s Trivikrama form. 
• Recite the Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha. 
• Perform the pooja aarti and distribute the prasad to all the devotees. 
• Visiting the Vishnu temple on this day is very auspicious.

2. Apara Ekadashi Remedies

• You must offer Lord Vishnu water daily to bring peace among the family members. 
• Read Bhagwat Gita to get the blessing of the Lord Vishnu and your ancestors.
• Offer a flute to Lord Vishnu to seek happiness and blessing from him.
• Place a diya in front of the Tulsi plant and chant the Mantra of Lord Vishnu – “Om Namoh Bhagwate Basudevaya Namah”.
• One can perform Hawan for Lord Vishnu during times of stress at home. 

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Apara Ekadashi 2025: Do’s and Don’t

Here, we have mentioned the dos and dont’s of Apara Ekadashi 2025 that you should strictly follow.

1. Apara Ekadashi Do’s

• You can consume fruits and vegetables on this day.
• If you cannot break the fast on time, you can drink water to complete the Vrat and eat later.
• You should meditate while remembering Lord Vishnu and praying to him in your mind. 
• Feed animals and do charity work to free you from all the sins. 

2. Apara Ekadashi Don’t

• Avoid consuming grains and pulses on the day of Apara Ekadashi. 
• One should strictly avoid consuming onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian foods. 
• Do not drink alcohol and or smoke cigarettes, as this can leave your Ekadashi rituals incomplete. 
• You must chant bhajans and kirtans as you must not sleep during the night on Ekadashi.

Frequently Asked Questions 

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