- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kamika Ekadashi 2025 is a significant fasting day, falling on the 11th day of the waning moon in the month of Shravan or Ashada, depending on the regional calendar. It is a time for devoted worship of Lord Vishnu in his Sridhara form, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chaturmas period. This sacred day is believed to absolve sins and grant moksha or liberation. It's also said to provide relief from Pitru Dosha, a karmic imbalance related to ancestors. Observed with great enthusiasm, Kamika Ekadashi presents an opportunity for spiritual renewal. This year, Kamika Ekadashi falls on 21st July 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, parana time, significance, rituals and vrat katha for this sacred day below:
Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Date And Time
- Kamika Ekadashi 2025 Date: 21st July 2025, Monday
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: July 20, 12:13 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: July 21, 9:39 AM
Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Parana Time
The Parana time for Kamika Ekadashi vrat is from 05:37 AM to 07:05 AM on 22nd July 2025. The Dwadashi end moment on Parana Day is at 07:05 AM.
Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Significance
Worshipping Krishna on Kamika Ekadashi yields unparalleled rewards, surpassing the benefits of bathing in sacred sites like the Ganges or visiting revered places such as Kashi and Naimisharanya. The fruits of this vrat are unique to worshipping Krishna and cannot be replicated through other means. It is said that one who observes this vrat obtains the same merits as donating gold, land and silver, or offering a milch cow with household items. This sacred observance is believed to grant immense spiritual merit, cleansing one of sins and bringing one closer to liberation.
The significance of Kamika Ekadashi lies in its ability to purify one’s soul and grant liberation. By worshipping Lord Vishnu, especially in the month of Sravana, one is said to attain the same rewards as worshipping the gods, Gandharvas and other celestial beings. This vrat is particularly beneficial for those entangled in worldly existence, filled with the mud of sins. It is a powerful means of spiritual renewal, offering unparalleled purity and the ability to remove sins. Those who observe this vrat with dedication and faith are believed to attain ultimate liberation.
Observing Kamika Ekadashi with devotion and staying awake throughout the night is said to spare one from encountering fearsome consequences or calamities. Those who observe this vrat are not born into unfavourable lineages and are believed to attain ultimate liberation. The enlightened saints who have achieved spiritual freedom have done so by observing this vrat. Worshipping Vishnu with Tulsi leaves is particularly significant on this day, as it is believed to cleanse one of all sins and bring one closer to the divine.
Lighting a lamp in front of Vishnu is believed to bring honour and elevate one's spiritual status. The deceased ancestors of those who provide a lamp to burn day and night in front of Vishnu are said to reside in heaven, gratified with nectar. By observing Kamika Ekadashi, one can attain the abode of Vishnu, acquire great religious merit and be liberated from all sins.
The sacred fast of Kamika Ekadashi falls during the period of Chaturmas - the four-month period when Lord Vishnu enters the state of Yog Nidra. (Image Source: ISKCON)
Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Rituals
Devotees observe Kamika Ekadashi with great devotion, beginning with an early morning bath and prayers to Lord Vishnu. They offer Panchamrit Abhishek, worship with colourful flowers, Tulsi leaves, fruits, milk and sesame seeds. Fasting, donating lamps, clothes and money to Brahmin and spending the night in Jagaran with bhajans and scripture readings are common practices followed on this day.
In Vishnu temples, Abhishek, puja, aarti and bhajans are performed throughout the day. Lamps are lit, and a variety of Bhog is offered to Lord Vishnu. Devotees visit pilgrim centres, take holy baths and seek blessings. The atmosphere is filled with devotion and spirituality, as devotees seek to connect with the divine and attain spiritual merit through these sacred rituals.
By observing Kamika Ekadashi, devotees are blessed with prosperity and health. This vrat relieves them from Pitru Dosha and helps in attaining salvation. It's believed that those who fast and perform a night vigil on this day are spared from Yamaraj's wrath, ensuring a peaceful life journey.
Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Vrat Katha
According to a legend, a landlord, consumed by anger, accidentally killed a Brahmin during a dispute. Overwhelmed with regret, he sought to participate in the Brahmin's last rites, but the villagers refused. Desperate to atone for his sin, the landlord consulted a sage, who advised him to observe Kamika Ekadashi by fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu. That night, Lord Vishnu appeared in his dream, relieving him of his sins. This story showcases the vrat's power to cleanse even the gravest of sins.
The significance of Kamika Ekadashi was narrated by Lord Brahma to his son, Sage Narada. According to legend, this sacred day can eradicate even the sin of killing a Brahmin. Lord Brahma assured Narada that those who observe the Ekadashi Vrat or simply listen to its glory will attain Vaikuntha, the divine realm. Lord Krishna later shared this story with Yudhishthir, highlighting the vrat's importance in spiritual growth and liberation.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)