Festival Date: 🗓️ December 1, 2025 (Monday)
Tithi: Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi
Temple: Guruvayur Temple, Kerala
🌼 Significance of Guruvayur Ekadashi 2025
Guruvayur Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days observed at the famous Guruvayur Temple in Kerala, dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan (Vishnu). It is believed that observing fast and offering prayers on this day grants liberation from sins, spiritual upliftment, and blessings of Lord Vishnu.
This Ekadashi is considered more sacred than other Ekadashis because of its association with the divine energy of Guruvayur temple, where devotees queue overnight for darshan and special poojas.
🙏 Rituals & Observances
- Devotees observe strict fasting from sunrise to next day sunrise.
- Visit Guruvayur Temple or nearby Vishnu temples to offer prayers.
- Chanting of Vishnu Sahasranama and Bhagavad Gita recitation are considered very auspicious.
- A special procession of Lord Guruvayurappan is carried out in the temple.
- Feeding the poor and offering lamps are important charitable deeds.
🕉️ Spiritual Belief
It is believed that observing Guruvayur Ekadashi helps devotees attain Vaikuntha (Vishnu’s abode) and removes negative karmas from previous lives. Many devotees keep vigil through the night chanting bhajans and meditating on Lord Vishnu’s name.
🪔 Temple Celebration at Guruvayur
The Guruvayur Temple witnesses thousands of pilgrims during Ekadashi. The Ekadashi Vilakku (Lamp Festival) and Dwadasi Vilakku on the next day are major attractions. The temple remains open for longer hours, and the divine energy on this day is considered at its peak.
📘 FAQs on Guruvayur Ekadashi 2025
Q1. When is Guruvayur Ekadashi in 2025?
Guruvayur Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, December 1, 2025, during the Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi tithi.
Q2. What is the significance of Guruvayur Ekadashi?
It is one of the most sacred Ekadashis observed at Guruvayur Temple. Fasting and praying to Lord Vishnu bring peace, prosperity, and liberation from sins.
Q3. How is Guruvayur Ekadashi celebrated?
Devotees fast, visit temples, recite Vishnu Sahasranama, and participate in the grand Ekadashi Vilakku at Guruvayur Temple.
Q4. Which deity is worshipped on Guruvayur Ekadashi?
Lord Guruvayurappan, a form of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped on this day.
Q5. What happens on the next day of Guruvayur Ekadashi?
The next day, Dwadasi, is celebrated with Naranayaneeyam Parayanam and breaking of the Ekadashi fast after morning rituals.
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