Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Date, Rituals, and Spiritual Benefits

Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Tithi and Parana Timing

• Date of Vrat: Monday, 21st July 2025
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: Sunday, 20th July at 10:42 AM
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: Monday, 21st July at 9:10 AM
• Parana (breaking the fast): Tuesday, 22nd July after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends
  Always consult your regional Panchang for accurate Parana timings.

Spiritual Significance of Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi is glorified in scriptures like the Padma Purana and Vishnu Dharma Shastra. It is said to be more powerful than bathing in the Ganga, performing yagnas, or visiting holy sites. Observing this vrat with devotion bestows:

• Freedom from past karmas and sins
• Peace and blessings for ancestors
• Fulfillment of wishes and inner desires
• Progress on the path to liberation (moksha)
• Strong connection with Lord Vishnu through devotion

Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi (Puja Procedure)

Preparation on Dashami (20th July)

• Eat only one satvik meal before sunset
• Avoid onion, garlic, grains, non-vegetarian food, and tamasic items
• Take a sankalpa (spiritual vow) to observe Ekadashi vrat the next day

On Ekadashi (21st July)

• Wake up before sunrise, bathe, and wear clean traditional clothes
• Clean the puja altar and offer worship to Lord Vishnu with:
  • Tulsi leaves
  • Yellow flowers
  • Ghee diya, seasonal fruits, and prasad
• Chant or read:
  • Vishnu Sahasranama
  • Bhagavad Gita verses
  • Ekadashi Vrat Katha
• Observe a nirjala vrat (without water) or phalahar vrat (milk and fruits only)
• Offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu while chanting “Om Namo Narayanaya”
• Practice silence, avoid conflicts, and focus on bhajans and mantra japa

On Dwadashi (22nd July)

• Break the fast after sunrise by offering puja and charity
• Share prasadam and, if possible, feed Brahmins or the needy

Regional Observances Across India

North India

Temples host bhajans, discourses, and extended darshan hours. Special focus is given to Tulsi Puja and Lord Vishnu’s divine grace.

Maharashtra & Gujarat

Early morning Vishnu puja and reading of Kamika Ekadashi Mahatmya are common. Strict fasting is followed, and tulsi is a must in offerings.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka

At Tirupati, Srirangam, and other Vishnu temples, devotees perform special alankaras and homams. Chanting from the Divya Prabandham and Narayana mantras marks the day.

Spiritual Benefits of Kamika Ekadashi

• Destroys negative karmas and purifies the heart
• Fulfills righteous desires through divine grace
• Calms the mind and helps overcome inner struggles
• Promotes good health, clarity, and spiritual discipline
• Brings peace to ancestors when paired with tarpan and daan

Kamika Ekadashi in Shravana month is especially powerful as this period is fully dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s worship and inner spiritual practices.

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