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🌼 Apara Ekadashi 🌼
॥ ॐ श्री परमात्मने नमः ॥
🚩 Apara Ekadashi 2025 🚩
About Apara Ekadashi:
Apara Ekadashi is the name given to the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha. Apara Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu, same as all other Ekadashis. It is thought that a person’s sins are allhed away by keeping the Apara Ekadashi fast. This ekadashi, which is also known as Achala ekadashi, brings about favorable and heavenly outcomes.
Since someone who observes this fast also receives limitless wealth, the word “Apar” in Hindi means “unlimited.” That’s why this ekadashi is known as ‘Apara Ekadashi’. Another interpretation of this ekadashi is that its devotees receive limitless advantages. The ‘Brahma Purana’ explains the significance of Apara Ekadashi. All around the nation, Apara Ekadashi is observed with fervor. In many parts of India, it goes by different names. It is considered auspicious to worship Goddess Bhadra Kali on Apara Ekadashi, which is celebrated as ‘Bhadrakali Ekadashi’ in the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana. Known as ‘Jalkrida Ekadashi’ in Orissa, it is observed in remembrance of Lord Jagannath.
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🕰️Apara Ekadashi 2025 Date & Time:📅
Apara Ekadashi on Friday, May 23, 2025
Parana Time – 24th May,05:58 to 08:37
On Parana Day – Dwadashi End Moment – 19:20
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 01:12 on May 23, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 22:29 on May 23, 2025
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💐Significance Of Apara Ekadashi💐
Lord Krishna himself explained to King Pandu’s eldest son, King Yudhishthira, the great importance of Apara Ekadashi. Furthermore, Lord Krishna asserts that the person who observes the Ekadashi fast will get notoriety for his deeds. People who are suffering because of their sins are said to benefit greatly from the Apara Ekadashi fast. If he maintains a tight vow and worships Lord Vishnu with fervor, all his sins will be forgiven. Fasting on Apara Ekadashi is another way to find salvation.
This Ekadashi fast will make the man rich and successful. Keeping this holy fast throughout the month of Kartik is said to provide the same benefits as bathing in the holy Ganges, according to Hindu scriptures and Puranic tales. the same importance as performing holy yajnas or donating cows. The darkness brought on by one’s sins is dispelled by the brightness of the Apara Ekadashi fast.
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🍀Apara Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:🍀
- After having a bath, devotees begin their daily puja rites early.
- Place a Lord Vishnu idol there, light a diya with desi ghee, and present flowers or a garland.
- Prepare panchamrit (milk, ghee, curd, honey, and sugar) and bhog prasad.
- Recite the Lord Vishnu Aarti and offer the cooked bhog prasad.
- On the day of Ekadashi, one must recite the mantra “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye” nonstop.
- To obtain blessings, the majority of followers go to the temples of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu.
- On Dwadashi Tithi, the following day, the fast is broken.
- If a devotee can’t resist the urge to eat, they can break their fast that same day in the evening by consuming satvik food.
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🌻 Don’ts for Apara Ekadashi Fasting🌻
- On the day of the vat, refrain from eating rice and barley since it is bad luck and erases your good actions.
- It is completely forbidden to eat outside food on this day.
- Alcohol and meat are forbidden foods since they are regarded as impure.
- On this day, avoid eating onions and garlic as well.
- On this day, people also observe Brahmacharya’s precepts.
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🍀 Mantras of Apara Ekadashi:🍀
💐Wealth-Prosperity Mantra:💐
ॐ भूरिदा भूरि देहिनो, मा दभ्रं भूर्या भर। भूरि घेदिन्द्र दित्ससि।
ॐ भूरिदा त्यसि श्रुत: पुरूत्रा शूर वृत्रहन्। आ नो भजस्व राधसि।
Om Bhurida Bhuri Dehino, Ma Dabhram Bhurya Bhar. Bhuri Ghedindra Ditsasi.
Om Bhurida Tyasi Shruta: Purutra Shur Vrutrahan. Aa no Bhajasva Radhaasi.
💐 Vishnu Gayatri Mantra:💐
ॐ श्री विष्णवे च विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि।
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Shri Vishnuve Cha Vidmahe Vasudevay Dhimahi.
Tanno Vishnu: Prachodayat.
💐Lakshmi Vinayak Mantra:💐
दन्ता भये चक्र दरो दधानं,
कराग्रगस्वर्णघटं त्रिनेत्रम्।
धृता ब्जया लिंगितमब्धि पुत्रया,
लक्ष्मी गणेशं कनकाभमीडे।।
Danta Bhaye Chakra Daro Dhanam,
Karagragaswarnaghatam trinetram.
Dhrita Bjaya Lingitambadhi Putraya,
Lakshmi Ganesh Kanakabhamide.
💐Sorrow Destroyer Mantra:💐
कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने ।
प्रणत क्लेश नाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः।
Krishnay Vasudevay Haraye Paramatmane.
Pranat klesha nashaya govindaya namo namah.
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💐Conclusion 💐
In conclusion, Apara Ekadashi is a noteworthy holiday in the Hindu calendar that gives followers a chance to praise Lord Vishnu and purify their souls. In addition to offering the gifts of happiness, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment, the customs and rigorous fasting performed on this day are thought to atone for previous transgressions.
Apara Ekadashi, one of the 24 Ekadashi celebrations held throughout the year, is a powerful display of devotion that reflects the Vaishnavas’ enduring traditions and spiritual goals. It is a day that perfectly captures the spirit of Bhakti yoga, in which the sharing of prasad, puja rites, and mantra chanting are essential to fostering a closer relationship between the faithful and the holy. Let us really and fervently embrace the sacredness of this day as we note the approaching Apara Ekadashi on our calendars and ask Lord Vishnu for his favor and kindness.
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