Paapmochni Ekadashi 2025: A Day of Devotion and Reflection

Paapmochni Ekadashi is celebrated every year in the month of Chaitra. This festival is celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. On the day of Paapmochni Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world, and Maa Lakshmi are worshipped. Along with this, Ekadashi fast is also observed on this day. By observing this fast, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled and happiness and prosperity come in his life.

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Auspicious Time of Paapmochni Ekadashi Fast

Paapmochni Ekadashi fast will be observed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. According to the Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 5:05 am on March 25, 2025, and end at 3:45 am on March 26, 2025. The auspicious time for Parana (ending the fast) of the fast will be from 1:41 pm to 4:08 pm on March 26, 2025.

Brahma Muhurta- from 4:45 am to 5:32 am

Abhijit Muhurta- from 12:03 pm to 12:52 pm

Godhuli Muhurta- from 6:34 pm to 6:57 pm

Vijay Muhurta- from 2:30 pm to 3:19 pm

Satahna Sandhya- from 6:35 pm to 7:45 pm

Paapmochni Ekadashi 2025 Importance

Ekadashi fast has special importance in Hinduism. According to the scriptures, the fast of Paapmochni Ekadashi is considered very effective and best according to mythology, lord Shri Krishna himself told Arjun about the Ekadashi fast. Lord Shri Krishna told Arjun about the importance of the Ekadashi fast and that by observing this fast, the devotee gets the same virtue as performing thousands of yagyas. The virtue that is obtained by donating thousands of cows, a person gets that much virtue by observing a fast on Papmochni Ekadashi. Whoever observes this fast of Papmochni Ekadashi with full faith, devotion, and rituals-?

• All his sins are mitigated. After death he attains salvation. That is, he goes to Viakuntha dham.
• All the wishes of the seeker are fulfilled. Wealth and prosperity are obtained.
• Happiness and prosperity come in the family. Man’s troubles are destroyed and he becomes free from sorrows.
• By observing this fast, a person is freed from the biggest sins.
• He is freed from sins like adultery with the wife of his Guru, murder of a Brahmin, theft of gold, and consumption of alcohol.

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Paapmochni Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

• The process of worship of Paapmochni Ekadashi begins a day before. A day before the fast, the place of worship is purified with Gangajal.
• Meditate on god at the place of worship and take a pledge to observe the fast of Papmochni Ekadashi.
• After this, Sapta Grains (moong, urad, wheat, gram, barley, rice, and millets) are collected at that place. On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning and take a bath etc.
• Then place a copper or clay pot on top of the Sapta Grains at the place of worship
•  After this place an idol or picture of lord Vishnu
• First of all worship lord ganesha lighting incense sticks and lampos. Apply sindoor on him, do tilak with roli-rice, and offer fruits, flowers, and durva. Offer sacred thread and offer bhog.
• After that, worship Lord Vishnu. Anoint him with Panchamrit, apply tilak with roli-rice, apply sandalwood, offer yellow fruits and flowers, offer Tulsi leaves, and offer pradas.
• After this, read or listen to the story of Papmochni Ekadashi fast. After this God is worshiped by incense sticks and lamps. Arti of Vishnu does it.

Papmochni Ekadashi Fast Rules

• Stay away from all addictions on this fast. Gambling, drinking alcohol, etc. are prohibited in this fast.
• In this fast, do Jagran at night and sing hymns and praises of the lord throughout the night.
• The person observing Ekadashi fast should not lie, should not take someone else’s belongings, should not steal, and should avoid backbiting.
• One should behave with restraint and observe celibacy.
• One should not speak harsh words or get angry.
• Women observing fast should not take a head bath.

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Remedies to follow on Papmochni Ekadashi:

1. Fasting and Vishnu puja: observe a strict or partial fast, depending on one’s ability. Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, and fruits to lord Vishnu.
2. Chanting and mantras: Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya” 108 times. Reading Vishnu Purana brings divine blessings.
3. Charity and donation: Donate food, clothes, or essentials to the needy. Offer ghee, sesame seeds, and jaggery in temples.
4. Lighting a ghee lamp: Lighting a Diya near a Peepal tree or Tulsi plant in the evening helps in removing past life sins.
5. Feeding cows and birds: Feeding green fodder to cows and grains to birds increases good karma.

Benefits of observing Papmochni Ekadashi Fast

1.  Removal of sins from past and present life.
2. Blessings of lord Vishnu for peace and prosperity.
3. Overcoming financial troubles and debts.
4. Healing of past karma and emotional burdens.
5.  Spiritual upliftment and inner peace.

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Conclusion:

By observing Papmochni Ekadashi with devotion, one can achieve divine grace, mental clarity, and a purified soul, paving the way for spiritual progress and success in life.