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In Hindu tradition, Ekadashi holds great spiritual importance. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, this sacred day is marked by worship and fasting. Devotees believe that observing Ekadashi brings divine blessings, spiritual upliftment, and protection from negativity.

Mokshada Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. This Ekadashi is especially revered because it is believed to open the doors of Vaikuntha, leading devotees toward liberation.

When is Mokshada Ekadashi in 2025?

According to the Vedic Panchang, the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Margashirsha month begins on November 30 at 9:29 PM and ends on December 1 at 7:01 AM.

Because Ekadashi is observed based on Udayatithi (the tithi present at sunrise), Mokshada Ekadashi will be celebrated on December 1, 2025, and the fast will also be observed on this day.

Mokshada Ekadashi Puja Rituals (Puja Vidhi)

• Wake up early and take a holy bath.
• Wear clean clothes and take a vow to observe the fast.
• Light a lamp in the home temple.
• Place an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on a clean platform.
• Perform Jalabhishek (ritual bathing) of Lord Vishnu.
• Offer yellow clothes to the deity.
• Apply roli and akshat as tilak.
• Offer yellow-colored prasad.
• Listen to the story of the Ekadashi vrat.
• Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama.
• Chant Vishnu mantras with devotion.
• Conclude the puja with aarti.

Significance of Mokshada Ekadashi

As the name suggests, Mokshada Ekadashi is believed to grant moksha or liberation. Observing this fast is said to absolve a person of past sins and bring spiritual purity. It is also believed that the ancestors of those who perform this vrat attain peace and salvation.

According to the Vishnu Purana, Lord Krishna told Arjuna that the Mokshada Ekadashi fast grants entry into Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.