Festivals
Ekadashi Today, 19 August 2025: Aja Ekadashi Images, Puja Muhurat, and Tulsi Remedies for Prosperity
In Hindu tradition, Ekadashi is considered one of the most sacred and spiritually uplifting days. Observed on the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi tithi) of every fortnight, it is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe. Devotees believe that observing Ekadashi vrat (fast) helps purify the mind, body, and soul, destroys accumulated sins from past lives, and paves the path to attain Vaikuntha, the eternal abode of Lord Vishnu.
On Tuesday, 19 August 2025, devotees across India and the world are observing Aja Ekadashi, a highly revered day mentioned in sacred Hindu scriptures. This Ekadashi is said to hold immense spiritual significance and is believed to bless devotees with prosperity, peace, and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
The Significance of Aja Ekadashi
According to the Padma Purana, the glory of Aja Ekadashi was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava. It is said that observing this fast with unwavering faith and devotion can wash away the gravest of sins and grant liberation to the soul. The vrat is also believed to bring Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings, ensuring prosperity, harmony, and happiness in the devotee’s household.
On this day, devotees engage in bhajans, kirtans, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation, and storytelling (katha shravan) of Lord Vishnu’s divine deeds. Staying awake at night and chanting the Lord’s name is considered especially auspicious, as it heightens spiritual awareness and draws divine grace.
Aja Ekadashi 2025 Date, Tithi, and Puja Muhurat
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 6:52 PM, August 18, 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 5:02 PM, August 19, 2025
- Parana (Breaking of the Fast): August 20, 2025, between 6:05 AM – 8:36 AM
- Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 3:28 PM, August 20, 2025
The vrat is traditionally broken on Dwadashi tithi after offering food and water to Brahmins and cows, and after completing the prescribed rituals.
Tulsi Remedies for Aja Ekadashi 2025
Tulsi (holy basil), which is dearly beloved by Lord Vishnu, plays a crucial role in the rituals of Aja Ekadashi. Performing Tulsi-related remedies on this sacred day is believed to attract blessings of both Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offering Water to Tulsi – Devotees should bathe early in the morning, wear clean clothes, and offer Ganga Jal or pure water to the Tulsi plant. This brings peace and harmony into the household.
- Wearing a Tulsi Mala – Chanting mantras while wearing a Tulsi bead rosary is said to amplify the effects of prayer. The contact of Tulsi with the body enhances divine connection.
- Lighting a Diya Near Tulsi – In the evening, lighting a cow ghee lamp under the Tulsi plant helps dispel negativity and draws positivity and abundance into the home.
- Offering Tulsi in Bhog – While offering naivedya (bhog) to Lord Vishnu, devotees must include Tulsi leaves. It is believed that Vishnu never accepts food offerings without Tulsi.
- Chanting Tulsi Mantras – Sitting near Tulsi and chanting mantras such as “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or “Om Namo Narayanaya” invites prosperity, spiritual growth, and divine protection.
Rituals and Observances
On Aja Ekadashi, many devotees observe nirjala vrat (fasting without food or water), while others may consume fruits, milk, and nuts to sustain energy. Eating grains, lentils, and certain spices is strictly prohibited on this day.
Devotees decorate their puja spaces with flowers, light incense sticks, and place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu alongside a Tulsi plant. Offerings of seasonal fruits, panchamrit, and sweets are made, followed by aarti and bhajan singing. In many households, the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita is also considered highly meritorious.
The Spiritual Benefits of Aja Ekadashi
The vrat is said to bring immense rewards:
- It purifies the soul and removes karmic debts.
- It brings harmony and happiness in the family.
- It ensures protection from misfortune and hardships.
- It invites prosperity, wealth, and divine blessings from Goddess Lakshmi.
- It aids in spiritual progress and prepares the devotee for liberation.
For those seeking peace of mind and a stronger spiritual connection, Aja Ekadashi is considered a divine opportunity to align with Lord Vishnu’s grace.
Aja Ekadashi: A Day of Faith and Devotion
Aja Ekadashi is more than just a day of fasting — it is a spiritual journey of surrender, prayer, and self-discipline. By performing Tulsi remedies, chanting Vishnu mantras, and observing the vrat with faith, devotees are believed to not only cleanse themselves of past karmas but also invite a future filled with prosperity, good fortune, and divine guidance.
As devotees across India light diyas and sing praises of Lord Vishnu tonight, Aja Ekadashi 2025 will once again remind millions of the timeless bond between faith, tradition, and the pursuit of eternal peace.