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Importance of Ekadashi fast

Devuthani Ekadashi, New Delhi: Ekadashi fast is considered extremely fruitful in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious belief, by observing this fast the devotees get freedom from sins and happiness comes in their lives. According to the Vedic calendar, the fast of Devuthani Ekadashi will be observed on 01 November 2025 in the month of Kartik.

auspicious time

The last Ekadashi of Kartik month is called Devuthani Ekadashi. This date will start on 01 November at 09:11 am and will end on 02 November at 07:31 am. Thus, Devuthani Ekadashi fast will be observed today.

fasting time

Parana of Devuthani Ekadashi is done on Dwadashi tithi, which will be on 02 November. The time of Paran on this day is from 01:11 pm to 03:23 pm.

fasting ritual

On Dwadashi Tithi, clean the house and temple after taking bath in the morning. After this, offer Arghya to Sun God and worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi methodically. Chant Vishnu Chalisa and mantras. Offer satvik food, which includes basil leaves. Pray to the Lord for happiness and peace and distribute Prasad.

special things to note

• Do not consume rice on the day of Ekadashi.
• Don’t argue with anyone.
• Don’t wear black clothes.
• Don’t think wrong about others.
• Take care of the cleanliness of the house and temple.

importance of charity

To get the blessings of Lord Vishnu, after worship on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, donate food, money and yellow items to the temple or the poor. It is believed that donating on this day brings financial gain and by the grace of God pending tasks are completed.

Lord Vishnu’s favorite offering

• Offer jaggery and gram pulses to Lord Vishnu. He is happy with this.
• Make Panchamrit from milk, curd, honey, sugar and ghee and offer it in puja.
• Offering of Panjiri is also popular, which includes coriander and dry fruits.