Kamada Ekadashi 2025: Date, Parana Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Ekadashi is regarded as one of the most sacred days. A large number of devotees get involved in spiritual and religious activities. On this day, devotees observe a strict fast. Lord Vishnu is honored on Ekadashi Day. Ekadashi falls twice a month in Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. According to Drik Panchang, during the month of Chaitra, Kamada Ekadashi is observed on Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha. This year, Kamada Ekadashi will be observed on April 8, 2025.

Kamada Ekadashi 2025 : Date and Time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - April 7, 2025 - 08:00 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - April 8, 2025 - 09:12 PM

Parana Time - April 9, 2025 - 06:01 AM to 08:34 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - April 9, 2025 - 10:55 PM

Kamada Ekadashi 2025: Significance
Kamada Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu. "Wish-fulfilling" is the meaning of Kamada, an Ekadashi that is renowned for satisfying desires, atoning for sins, and bringing about nirvana (moksha). Purana states that Lord Krishna explained Yudhishthira the meaning of Kamada Ekadashi and tale related to Lalit and Lalita, a gandharva couple, who were set free from a curse by observing this Ekadashi. It is hence renowned for releasing previous karmic weights.

Kamada Ekadashi 2025: Story
The Hindu Scriptures state that Kamada Ekadashi is very significant to Hindus. Like all Ekadashis, Kamada Ekadashi has a unique story. According to the Padma Puran, the kingdom of Nagapura was ruled by a king by the name of Pundarika. He shared a home with kinnaras, celestial nymphs, gandharavas, and other nagas. Since they were young, a celestial nymph named Lalita and a gandharva named Lalit had been in love, and they used to dwell in their own fantasy world.

When Lalit was singing with the other Gandharvas in the king's court one day, his mind drifted to his beloved, who wasn't there. His singing was also impacted by the absence of his beloved. Pundarika became enraged when a serpent told the King about Lalit's behavior. He turned Lalit into a hideous demon by cursing him. Lalita was grieved as the gandharva instantly took on a hideous shape. Lalit walked to Vindhayachal Mountain and then into the forest. Lalita trailed after him, went to Sage Shringi, and told the sage everything. In order to break this curse, Sage Shringi then suggested that she fast on Kamada Ekadashi during the month of Chaitra.

Lalita observed the fast as he had advised. Lalita prayed for this husband to Lord Vishnu. Lalit eventually returned to his original appearance. Since then, Kamada Ekadashi has been observed as a time for fasting.

Kamada Ekadashi 2025: Puja Rituals
1. Before starting the rites, get up early, take a holy bath, and dress nicely.
2. Devotees adore Lord Vishnu and take a vow to abstain from sin and keep the fast with utmost devotion.
3. Light a diya with desi ghee, place an idol of Lord Vishnu and Shree Yantra, and present sweets and flowers or a garland.
4. To appease Lord Vishnu, people serve Panchamrit (milk, curd, sugar (Boora), honey, and ghee) together with Tulsi Patra.
5. It is believed that pooja is not complete if Tulsi Patra is not offered.
6. In the evening, right before sunset, the devotees are required to present Lord Vishnu bhog prasad and do pooja. They chant Lord Vishnu aarti, recite Vishnu Sahastranaam, and recite Shree Hari Stotram.
7. Even though the fast is completely broken on Dwadashi Tithi, those who are unable to endure hunger can eat bhog prasad in the evening following pooja.
8. Bhog Prasad, which includes fried potatoes, milk products, and fruits, must be satvik.
9. The bhog prasad shall be distributed to all family members following the evening aarti.
10. Devotees can have a satvik meal to break their fast after bhog prasad is distributed.
11. After Parana, many devotees follow a rigorous fast, which they break on Dwadashi Tithi.
12. Devotees must go to the temple in order to ask Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna for blessings.
13. People should also light a diya in the tulsi plant in the evening.

Mantra

1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
2. Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
3. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!
4. Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
5. Ram Ram Raameti Rame Raame Manorame, Sahastranaam Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!