**Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Date, Significance, and Rituals**
Papankusha Ekadashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Ashwin, this sacred fast holds special spiritual significance for devotees.
### Papankusha Ekadashi Date and Muhurat 2025
According to Drik Panchang, Papankusha Ekadashi in 2025 will be observed on **Friday, October 3**. Key timings are as follows:
– **Ekadashi Tithi Begins:** 7:10 PM on October 2, 2025
– **Ekadashi Tithi Ends:** 6:32 PM on October 3, 2025
– **Parana Time (fast-breaking):** October 4, 2025, from 6:16 AM to 8:37 AM
– **Dwadashi End Moment on Parana Day:** 5:09 PM on October 4, 2025
### Significance of Papankusha Ekadashi
Devotees who observe the Papankusha Ekadashi fast and participate in worship on this day are believed to receive divine blessings from Lord Vishnu. Traditional wisdom holds that fasting and prayers on Papankusha Ekadashi help absolve all sins, thereby cleansing the soul.
During the Puja, it is customary to chant the **Vrat Katha** (the sacred story associated with the fast). Devotees who observe this practice are promised happiness, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment in their lives.
### Rituals and Worship on Papankusha Ekadashi
To observe this sacred fast properly, follow these customary rituals:
– Wake up early and take a bath before sunrise to purify the body.
– Cleanse your home using Gangajal (holy water).
– Dress in neat and clean clothes.
– Visit a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi to seek their blessings. If visiting a temple is not possible, worship at home with devotion.
At home, prepare an **asan** (a clean seat) and place a yellow cloth on it. Arrange the idols or images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on the asan. Offer flowers, **panchamrit** (a mixture of five nectars), and bhog, which typically includes kheer (sweet rice pudding), fruits, and dry fruits.
During the worship, recite sacred texts such as the **Vishnu Sahasranama**, **Vishnu Stotra**, and the **Bhagavad Geeta**. Conclude the ceremony by performing the **Aarti** of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with a heart full of devotion.
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Observing Papankusha Ekadashi with sincerity brings peace, prosperity, and divine grace into one’s life. Mark your calendar for October 3, 2025, and embrace the spiritual benefits of this sacred fast.
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