Aja Ekadashi in Bhadrapada: A Day for Devotion to Vishnu
Aja Ekadashi, observed on August 19 in August 2025, is a significant day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Falling in the Bhadrapada month (August-September), this Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth and seeking blessings.
Significance of Aja Ekadashi 2025
- Spiritual Upliftment: Aja Ekadashi is believed to bring spiritual transformation and help remove past sins.
- Lord Vishnu’s Blessings: Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on this day for prosperity, peace, and spiritual progress.
- Fasting and Prayers: Observing a fast and engaging in prayers, bhajans, and scripture reading are common practices.
What to Do on Aja Ekadashi?
On Aja Ekadashi:
- Take a morning bath and wear clean clothes.
- Take a vow (sankalp) for the fast. Those unable to fast can follow the worship rituals.
- Prayers and Bhajans: Chanting Vishnu mantras and singing bhajans are integral to the observance, also read aja ekadashi vrat katha.
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Shri Vishnu Chalisa, Bhagavad Gita and Vishnu Purana enhances spiritual connection.
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- On the next day during parana (breaking the fast), it’s auspicious to feed Brahmins and engage in charity.
Aja Ekadashi will be observed on August 19, 2025, with fasting breaking (parana) on August 20. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and observing fast on this day yields special spiritual merit and brings peace and happiness in life.
Benefits of Observing Aja Ekadashi 2025(aja ekadashi ka mahatva)
- Spiritual Growth: Enhances devotion and spiritual awareness.
- Removal of Sins: Believed to help mitigate past mistakes.
- Blessings of Vishnu: Brings peace, prosperity, and happiness.
