Jaya Ekadashi
08 Feb, 2025
Saturday
Jaya Ekadashi on 08-02-2025
Tithi Begin Time:
Shuklapaksha Ekadashi: Feb 07 09:26 PM – Feb 08 08:16 PM
Tithi End Time:
Shuklapaksha Dwadashi: Feb 08 08:16 PM – Feb 09 07:25 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (Start Time):
Mrigashira Nakshatra: Feb 07 06:40 PM to eb 08 06:07 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (End Time):
Adra Nakshatra: Feb 08 06:07 PM – Feb 09 05:52 PM
About Jaya Ekadashi 2025
Jaya Ekadashi fast is observed on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This Ekadashi is also known as Bhishma Ekadashi or Bhumi Ekadashi. According to beliefs, by observing this fast, the seeker gets happiness and prosperity in life by the grace of Lord Vishnu.
Importance of Jaya Ekadashi
Let's read the importance and auspicious time of Jaya Ekadashi. The importance of Jaya Ekadashi has been told in 'Padma Purana' as well as other religious texts. Regarding this fast, Lord Krishna had told Yudhishthira that by observing this fast, one can get freedom from sins like 'Brahma Hatya'. It is also believed that the seeker who observes this fast with full devotion does not have to suffer the tortures of ghosts and vampires.
Benefits of Jaya Ekadashi Fast
According to religious beliefs, by observing Jaya Ekadashi fast, the seeker gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu as well as the goddess of wealth Goddess Lakshmi. Due to which happiness and prosperity remains in the family. Along with this, fasting on Jaya Ekadashi also ends sins. After meditating, install a small idol or picture of Lord Vishnu at the place of worship. Now offer sandalwood paste, sesame seeds, fruits, lamp and incense to Lord Vishnu. Also, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama and Narayan Stotra on this day is considered auspicious. On the next day of Jaya Ekadashi i.e. on the day of Dwadashi, feed the Brahmins and after bidding them farewell by giving them Dakshina etc., eat food.
