Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Observed On February 24 – Know Puja Timings And Food items To Avoid During The Fast

The fast of Vijaya Ekadashi is considered highly powerful. It is believed that observing this fast brings auspicious results and grants victory over enemies.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2025

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Vijaya Ekadashi 2025: Vijaya Ekadashi is considered a highly significant and powerful fasting day in Hinduism, believed to grant victory over enemies, eliminate negativity, and bring prosperity. This Ekadashi falls in the Phalguna month and is observed with great devotion. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Shri Ram observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast before waging war against Lanka's ruler, Ravana.

When Is Vijaya Ekadashi In 2025?

Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on February 24, 2025. The Ekadashi tithi will begin on February 23, 2025, at 1:55 PM and will conclude on February 24, 2025, at 1:44 PM. The fast is traditionally observed from sunrise on Ekadashi until sunrise on Dwadashi the next day.

Auspicious Timings For Worship:

• Lord Vishnu Puja Muhurat: February 24, 2025, from 6:51 AM to 8:17 AM
• Vrat Parana (Breaking the Fast): February 25, 2025, between 6:50 AM and 9:08 AM

Auspicious Yogas On Vijaya Ekadashi:

• Siddhi Yoga: Begins on February 23, 2025, at 11:19 AM and lasts until February 24, 2025, at 10:05 AM.
• Buddhaditya Yoga: On this day, Sun and Mercury will transit in Aquarius, forming this beneficial astrological combination.

Things To Avoid On Vijaya Ekadashi:

Devotees observing this fast should follow specific guidelines:

• Wake up early before sunrise, bathe, and wear clean, light-colored clothes (avoid black).
• Avoid consuming onion, garlic, and any tamasic (heavy or impure) food.
• Listen to the Ekadashi vrat katha while wearing clean clothes.
• Avoid cutting nails, shaving, or trimming hair.
• Chant the "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" mantra 108 times while sitting in one place.
• Avoid cooking or consuming rice and refrain from eating salt during the fast.

The Power Of Vijaya Ekadashi:

Vijaya Ekadashi is believed to bring immense benefits to devotees who observe it with sincerity and devotion. Worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day is said to bless one with happiness, health, prosperity, and victory over obstacles. It also helps in removing negativity from life and home, ensuring spiritual and material well-being.

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