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Apara Ekadashi 2025 Observed Today with Devotees Fasting and Worshipping Lord Vishnu

The sacred Hindu observance, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, emphasizes spiritual purification, with fasting and rituals continuing until the Parana on May 24.

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Overview

  • Apara Ekadashi is being observed today, May 23, 2025, with devotees fasting and performing rituals to cleanse sins and attain spiritual liberation.
  • The Ekadashi Tithi began at 1:12 AM and will end at 10:29 PM today, with the Parana (fast-breaking) scheduled for May 24 from 5:25 AM to 8:10 AM.
  • Devotional practices include puja with panchamrit, mantra chanting, lighting diyas, and offering food to Lord Vishnu, often in his Vamana form.
  • The vrat katha highlights the purificatory power of this fast, with legends of it absolving even the gravest sins and granting moksha.
  • Known by regional names like Achala Ekadashi and Jalkrida Ekadashi, the observance reflects India's diverse devotional traditions.