Devotees across India are today observing Utpanna Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This holy occasion, which marks the birth of Goddess Ekadashi, falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Auspicious Timings and Parana Details
According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi began at 12:49 AM on November 15, 2025, and will continue until 2:37 AM on November 16, 2025. The fast, observed today, will be broken during the Parana time, which is set between 1:14 PM and 3:25 PM on November 16.
It is crucial for devotees to break their fast only after sunrise on the day following Ekadashi. The ritual should be performed within the Dwadashi Tithi during Pratahkal. Followers are advised to strictly avoid performing the parana during Madhyahna. On Parana Day, which is a Saturday, the 'Hari Vasara End Moment' will occur at 9:09 AM.
The Profound Significance of Utpanna Ekadashi
Utpanna Ekadashi holds immense spiritual importance as it is considered the birth anniversary of Goddess Ekadashi. For countless devotees, this day marks the beginning of their annual fasting commitment. The word 'Utpanna' itself means 'emergence' or 'birth', signifying the origin of the Ekadashi fasting tradition.
As per ancient legends, Goddess Ekadashi emerged from Lord Vishnu to protect him from a demon named Mur, who intended to harm the lord while he was sleeping. This powerful narrative establishes Goddess Ekadashi as one of the primary protective powers of Lord Vishnu, with Goddess Vaishnavi being another significant power and part of the Sapta Matrika.
The observance of this festival varies slightly across different regional calendars. According to the Tamil calendar, Utpanna Ekadashi is observed in the month of Karthigai Masam. In the Malayalam calendar, it falls in the Thulam of Vrishchika month.
A Path to Spiritual Liberation
Utpanna Ekadashi is a cornerstone of Hindu spiritual practice, observed with deep religious fervor. Devotees undertake the Ekadashi fast with the ultimate goal of attaining moksha, or salvation. On this highly auspicious day, followers of Lord Vishnu engage in various puja rituals, offering their prayers and seeking the divine blessings of Shree Hari for spiritual progress and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
