Day: Monday
Paksha: Krishna Paksha
Month: Margashirsha (Pausha Krishna Ekadashi in some regions)
🕉️ About Saphala Ekadashi 2025
Saphala Ekadashi, also known as Success-Giving Ekadashi, is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It falls during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Margashirsha (December–January). The word ‘Saphala’ means fruitful or successful, and it is believed that observing this Ekadashi brings success, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires.
Devotees observe a strict fast, worship Lord Vishnu with devotion, chant His holy names, and engage in charitable acts. The fast continues until the next day, Dwadashi, when it is broken after sunrise following rituals.
🌿 Significance of Saphala Ekadashi
- It is believed that observing this Ekadashi destroys all sins and grants good fortune and divine blessings.
- Lord Vishnu blesses devotees with success in spiritual and worldly life.
- Performing charity, offering food, and helping the needy on this day brings immense merit (punya).
- It is said that observing this Ekadashi is equivalent to performing several Ashwamedha Yajnas in terms of spiritual merit.
🪔 Rituals and Puja Vidhi
- Early Morning Bath – Take a holy bath before sunrise and wear clean clothes.
- Vishnu Puja – Worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, flowers, incense, ghee lamps, and fruits.
- Fasting – Follow a full or partial fast depending on one’s capacity. Avoid grains and lentils.
- Chanting and Reading Scriptures – Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita chapters.
- Charity and Service – Donate food, clothes, or money to the poor and Brahmins.
- Parana (Breaking Fast) – Break the fast on Dwadashi Tithi after offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.
📖 Mythological Story (Katha) of Saphala Ekadashi
According to the Padma Purana, there once lived a king named Maharaja Mahishmata, who had a son named Lumbaka. Lumbaka was wicked and sinful, disrespecting his parents and engaging in immoral acts. The king banished him from the kingdom.
Lumbaka lived in a forest, suffering hunger and grief. One day, unknowingly, he observed the Saphala Ekadashi fast, and by Lord Vishnu’s grace, he was purified of his sins. The next morning, he returned home, sought forgiveness, and regained his kingdom. Since then, observing Saphala Ekadashi has been believed to cleanse sins and bring prosperity.
🌅 Saphala Ekadashi 2025 Puja Timings
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: December 14, 2025 – 04:45 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: December 15, 2025 – 07:20 PM
- Parana (Fast Breaking) Date: December 16, 2025 – After 07:00 AM (before 09:15 AM)
(Note: Timings may vary by location; refer to local Panchang.)
❓ FAQs about Saphala Ekadashi 2025
Q1. When is Saphala Ekadashi in 2025?
A. Saphala Ekadashi falls on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Q2. What is the significance of Saphala Ekadashi?
A. Observing Saphala Ekadashi brings success, peace, and prosperity and washes away all sins.
Q3. What should we eat on Saphala Ekadashi?
A. Devotees avoid grains and cereals. They may consume fruits, milk, nuts, and Ekadashi-friendly food.
Q4. What is the legend behind Saphala Ekadashi?
A. The story of King Mahishmata’s son Lumbaka illustrates how fasting on this day brings redemption and blessings from Lord Vishnu.
Q5. How is Saphala Ekadashi observed?
A. Devotees fast, worship Lord Vishnu, read scriptures, chant His names, and perform charity.
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