- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Hindus celebrate Amalaki Ekadashi on the 11th day of the lunar month of Phalgun. On this day, devotees worship the Indian Gooseberry tree (Amla), believing Lord Vishnu resides within it. They also mark the start of Holi celebrations, a vibrant festival of colours. This Ekadashi is also known as Rangbhari Ekadashi. By observing Amalaki Ekadashi, followers seek to gain spiritual growth and Lord Vishnu's blessings. This special day is also known as Falgun Shukla Ekadashi. This year, the sacred fast of Amalaki Ekadashi is being celebrated on 10th March 2025 which is a Monday.
Check out the parana timings, significance, rituals and vrat katha for this sacred Ekadashi fast below:
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Date And Time
- Amalaki Ekadashi 2025 Date: 10th March 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 07:45 AM, 9th March 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 07:44 AM, 10th March 2025
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Parana Time
The Parana timings for Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat are from 06:30 AM to 08:13 AM on 11th March 2025.
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Significance
Hindus observe Amalaki Ekadashi as a sacred fasting day. By keeping this Ekadashi, believers attain the abode of Lord Vishnu, known as Vaikunth. The rituals and significance of this day are outlined in the Brahmanda Purana and narrated by Saint Valmiki. Hindu Puranas abound with stories highlighting the greatness of the Amalaki Ekadashi fast, making this day highly auspicious.
Amalaki Ekadashi gains more importance due to its connection to other Hindu festivals, falling between Maha Shivratri and Holi. The worship of the amla tree symbolises Hinduism's elaborate practices. Devotees also worship Goddess Lakshmi, believing she's omnipresent. Additionally, they worship the amla tree to gain good health and wealth, believing Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha reside nearby.
Observing Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat is believed to bring spiritual growth, good health, and wealth while also granting Lord Vishnu's blessings. (Image Source: Canva)
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Rituals
On Amalaki Ekadashi, devotees start their day at sunrise and complete their morning rituals. They worship Lord Vishnu and the sacred amla tree, making a solemn vow with sesame seeds and coins to attain liberation after death. Devotees offer water, sandalwood and flowers to the amla tree. If the amla tree is unavailable, they worship the sacred Tulsi tree instead.
Devotees observe a strict fast on this day, only eating food made from amla. Some opt for a partial fast, avoiding grain and rice-based foods. After completing puja rituals, they listen to the Amalaki Ekadashi vrat katha. Devotees stay awake all night, chanting bhajans and rhymes in praise of Lord Vishnu.
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Vrat Katha
According to legend, King Chitrasena and his subjects observed the Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat. During a hunting trip, the King got lost and was surrounded by tribes and hunters. Despite being unharmed, he fell unconscious from fear. A divine light emerged from within him, destroying his attackers. When the King regained consciousness, a divine voice revealed that this miracle occurred due to his observance of the Amalaki Ekadasi Vrat.
Another legend from the Brahmanda Purana tells the story of King Chaitratha, who worshipped Lord Vishnu and an amla tree with his subjects. They were blessed with riches due to their fasting. The King and his subjects also worshipped Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and sang hymns in his praise.
These legends strengthen the belief that observing the Amalaki Vrat brings benefits in this life and the next. It's also believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides in the amla tree, while Lord Krishna and Radha Rani are also believed to be present nearby this sacred tree.
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