Kamika Ekadashi 2025 — Know Date, Significance, Puja Muhurat And More

The Ekadashi falling during the Krishna Paksha of the Sawan month is known as Kamika Ekadashi. Observing this fast is believed to give the same spiritual merit as performing the Vajapeya Yajn, a highly revered Vedic ritual. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his divine form holding the shankh, chakra, and gada.

According to sacred texts, those who observe Kamika Ekadashi attain Vishnu Lok, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu. If you're confused about the exact date and timings of this year’s vrat, here are the full details.

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Kamika Ekadashi 2025 Date And Vrat Tithi

There is often confusion about whether Kamika Ekadashi in 2025 falls on 20 or 21 July. As per the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi begins on 20 July at 12:12 PM and ends on 21 July at 9:38 AM.

Since Ekadashi fasts are observed based on Udaya Tithi, this year, the Kamika Ekadashi vrat will be observed on 21 July 2025. The fast begins at sunrise on 21st and ends after sunrise the following day. The Paaran is done on the Dwadashi tithi, after sunrise.

Kamika Ekadashi Puja And Vrat Muhurat

  • Amrit Muhurat: 5:36 AM to 7:19 AM
  • Shubh Muhurat: 9:02 AM to 10:45 AM
  • Vrat Paaran (22 July): Between 5:37 AM and 7:05 AM

Spiritual Significance Of Kamika Ekadashi

As per scriptures, those who observe Kamika Ekadashi vrat are freed from the fear of Yam and do not suffer the pains of hell. Instead, they attain the blessings of Lord Vishnu and move toward spiritual liberation. This fast is said to yield greater results than even deep knowledge of spiritual texts.

Staying awake on the night of Kamika Ekadashi and offering deepdaan is considered highly auspicious. Scriptures say that even Chitragupt, the divine record-keeper, cannot count the punya of a devotee who observes this vigil.

The fast helps in destroying sins, including those as grave as Brahmahatya or killing a Brahmin. Those who follow this vrat with devotion are believed to enjoy happiness in this life and ultimately attain Vishnu Lok after death.

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