Devotees across India are preparing for one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar – Mokshada Ekadashi. This highly auspicious day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, offers a powerful opportunity for spiritual cleansing and the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Date and Astrological Timing
This year, Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, December 1, 2025. It falls on the Ekadashi Tithi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Margashirsha. Among the 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year, this one holds a special place for its profound spiritual rewards.
The Profound Significance of Mokshada Ekadashi
As the name 'Mokshada' suggests, this Ekadashi is believed to grant Moksha, or salvation. Devotees who observe this fast with sincerity are said to be freed from all their past sins and the endless cycle of rebirth. The ultimate blessing bestowed upon a true observer is believed to be a place in Vaikuntha Dham, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is considered extremely meritorious. It is believed that Bhagwan Vishnu grants his devotees peace, prosperity, and fulfills all righteous desires. The main objective for millions of devotees is to attain divine grace and liberation.
Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Puja Rituals and Fasting Guidelines
Observing Mokshada Ekadashi involves a series of sacred rituals performed with devotion. Here is a guide to the traditional puja vidhi:
- Begin your day by taking a holy bath at sunrise to purify the body and mind.
- Thoroughly clean your home and the area designated for puja.
- Bathe the idols of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, or Laddoo Gopal Ji with reverence. If you do not have an idol, you can place a picture of Lord Vishnu along with a Shree Yantra on a clean wooden platform.
- Offer fresh Tulsi Patra (basil leaves) and light a diya using pure desi ghee.
- Present garlands, a variety of sweets, fresh fruits, Paan, and other offerings like laung (clove), elaichi (cardamom), and supari (betel nut).
- Invoke the deity's presence by reciting powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant sacred texts like the Shree Hari Stotram and the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- In the evening, recite the story associated with Mokshada Ekadashi and offer your heartfelt prayers once more.
- Conclude the evening worship by performing the Lord Vishnu aarti to seek his blessings.
- Those observing a strict fast can break it with fruits and nutritious liquids like fresh fruit juice or nariyal pani (coconut water).
- For those who cannot complete a full fast, it is recommended to break the fast the next day during the Parana Time on Dwadashi Tithi. Others may consume foods traditionally permitted during fasting.
Powerful Mantras to Chant
Devotees are encouraged to chant these mantras with focus and devotion:
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
- Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Jaanki Vallabham..!!
- Ram Ram Raameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!
- Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
By faithfully observing Mokshada Ekadashi, devotees open their hearts to divine blessings, seeking not just worldly pleasures but the ultimate prize of spiritual freedom and eternal peace.
