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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat 2025: Ekadashi fasts are considered one of the most powerful ways to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi comes twice every lunar month, making a total of twenty-four Ekadashis in a year. In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi is believed to be a sacred day dedicated to Lord Hari (Vishnu). Observing a fast on this day is said to bring the divine grace of Lakshmi-Narayana.
According to the Hindu calendar, Utpanna Ekadashi also known as Utpatthi Ekadashi, falls on the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month. It is the first Ekadashi that comes after Kartik Purnima.
As per religious beliefs, this day is dedicated to Maa Ekadashi. The story says that when the demon Mura tried to attack Lord Vishnu while he was resting, a divine goddess emerged from Vishnu’s energy and destroyed the demon. This goddess later came to be known as Maa Ekadashi. Utpanna Ekadashi is observed every year to remember her appearance.
Fasting on this holy day is believed to free devotees from sins, bring mental peace, and grant the special blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- Ekadashi tithi begins: 12:49 AM (between November 14–15, 2025)
- Ekadashi tithi ends: 2:37 AM on November 16, 2025
- Parana timing: 1:10 PM to 3:18 PM on November 16
- Hari Vasara ends: 9:09 AM on November 16
Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Auspicious Nakshatra, Yoga and Muhurta
- Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni
- Yoga: Vishkumbha Yoga
- Auspicious Time: Abhijit Muhurta
On this auspicious day, make sure to offer Tulsi leaves during the worship of Lord Hari (Vishnu). After offering fruits, flowers, clothes, sweets, and other puja items, it is considered very auspicious to read or listen to the Ekadashi story. At the end of the puja, perform an aarti of Lord Vishnu with a lamp made of pure ghee.
During the Ekadashi fast, devotees should consume only fruits, and if possible, they should donate items like money, clothes, or food. The fast should be broken (Paran) the following day at an auspicious time. While breaking the fast, first offer the food to Lord Vishnu and then consume it as prasad.
- Avoid tamasic foods such as meat, garlic, and onions on the day of Utpanna Ekadashi.
- Follow celibacy and stay away from worldly pleasures during the fast.
- Do not sleep during the day, as it is believed to reduce the spiritual benefits of the fast.
- Avoid cutting your hair or nails on Ekadashi, as it is considered inauspicious.
- Do not touch or pluck Tulsi leaves on this day, as it is believed to displease Goddess Lakshmi.
- Collect Tulsi leaves a day before Ekadashi for offering, and do not water the Tulsi plant on Ekadashi.
- Avoid wearing black clothes on the day of the Utpanna Ekadashi fast.