Jaya Ekadashi 2025 : Date, tithi and significance.

Jaya Ekadashi is a Hindu fasting day on Shukla Ekadashi of Magha Mas. Also, devotees seeking the love and affection of Lord Vishnu are advised to observe Ekadashi on this sacred day.

Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Jaya Ekadashi — Hindu God Shri Vishnu ; source : bhagwanimage

Namaste!

Welcome to the world of engrossed readings at www.onindianpath.com. Get ready to cleanse all your sins on Jaya Ekadashi 2025.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Jaya Ekadashi is believed to bring spiritual benefits and cleanse oneself from all the bad deeds. Apparently, this Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Likewise, Jaya is the name of guard of Vaikunth dham. We Hindus believe that performing puja rituals and observing fasts give us victory over the demons inside us. It is called ‘Jaya,’ a Hindi word that means victory over our inner evils.

However, Jaya Ekadashi is popularly known as Bhishma Ekadashi. On this auspicious day, Bhishma Pitamah chose Jaya Ekadashi to depart from his mortal body. Further, Bhishma Pitamah was a powerful warrior, pursuing celibacy and famous archer at the time of Mahabharata. He was called Pitamah, means grandfather. He guided as a commander to Kauravas. To know more about Bhishma Pitamah, read the blog.

Devotees fast on this day and engage in prayers and rituals to seek blessings.

Date and tithi of Jaya Ekadashi 2025

Besides, in 2025, we are going to celebrate Jaya Ekadashi on 8 February 2025. As per Hindu Panchang, it will fall on 11th day of Shukla Paksha of Magh Mas.

And, the Ekadashi tithi will begin at 09:26 PM on Feb 7, 2025 and end at 08:15 PM on 8th February 2025.

Besides, apara time for Ekadashi will start at 6:59 AM till 9:12 AM on February 9, 2025.

Significance of Jaya Ekadashi 2025

Moreover, it is suggested in our ancient Hindu scripts, if a person performs the Jaya Ekadashi vrat, it will help him in defeating his inner demons.

According to religious beliefs, by keeping Jaya Ekadashi fast, people get the boon of good health and get freedom from all the sins and sufferings of life. It is also said that by keeping Jaya Ekadashi fast, one does not have to go to the ghost or vampire world after death by the grace of Lord Vishnu. Moreover, by keeping this fast for the ancestors, they get virtuous fruits.

Do you know Goddess Lakshmi is wife of Shri Hari Vishnu. She always accompany him and resides at home where her husband is worshipped. Thus, if one observes fast on this Ekadashi will surely fullfill his financial desires. Not only financial stability, devotee is also blessed to wash away all his sins.

My perspective of Jaya Ekadashi 2025

In my opinion, more than a religious pursuit, observing fast gives you more power to control your senses. Furthermore, by refraining oneself from food and water, one focus on other non materialistic aspects of life. Lord Vishnu is epitome of non attachment, truth and meditation. Even, in images and idols, you will find Hindu god Vishnu in Yoga nidra (closed eyes and meditating). He guides us to live amidst worldly attachments and materialistic pleasures without getting attached to them.

Meanwhile, I try to focus on finding solace within myself on a fasting day. I can easily introspect to evaluate my karma and behavior. Similarly, if you try observing a fast on Ekadashi, you will feel the same.

Sun and Moon on Ekadashi

In addition to this, our sages and scholars understood the relevance of fasting on Ekadashi. As we all know, our atmosphere and biological clocks are influenced by the movements of the Sun and moon. Hence, Ekadashi is the day when atmospheric pressure is at its lowest level, resulting in discomfort and uneasiness in the human body.

Indeed, Ekadashi vrats hold great importance in maintaining the balance of the body, providing resting time for digestion, and enhancing mood and clarity in the mind and thought process.

Rituals of Jaya Ekadashi 2025

1. Firstly, get up early in the morning on Ekadashi and take a bath.Then after, take a vow of fasting and then worship Lord Vishnu.

2. Secondly, place an idol or image of Bhagwan Vishnu ji on a stool over a clean yellow ccolor cloth.

3. Always offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu, alongwith lighting a diya in front of idol nd Tulsi mata. Then, offer sweets made of milk and coconut.

4. Lastly, it is considered auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu and keep reciting Vishnu Sahastranama all day long.

5. As per Shashtra, a Hindu must donate food articles and money to needy people on Ekadashi.

To buy an attractive idol of Shri Hari Vishnu with his Consort, Shripriya, click here.

Don’ts for Jaya Ekadashi 2025

One should avoid eating rice on the day of Ekadashi.
Also, do not indulge in quarrels, argumentive fights and violence.
And, do refrain yourself from alcohol, smoking and non-veg food items.

Conclusion

At last, I would sum up my blog on Jaya Ekadashi by marking it as a significant day for offering spiritual seekers an opportunity for self-reflection, control over senses and a deeper connection with divine energies.

As devotees observe this day with prayer, fasting and introspection, it becomes a pathway to inner victory, fostering a sense of balance, mental clarity, and spiritual serenity. Have a blessed time ahead.

Keep growing with us.

About Author

Akansha Agarwal

Namaste! AKANSHA AGARWAL is on a mission to help people to fall in love with India and its richest culture. She holds M.A. and B.A. in Mass communications. Her 15 years of work experience as a copywriter and content writer has marked her journey more fun and enthralling. She strongly believe in Karma and abide by the Niyama and Yama of Hinduism. She has been a spiritual seeker, Reiki healer, teacher, guide and mentor to many young minds. She would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading.

See author's posts