Kamika Ekadashi 2025 — Date, Significance, Spiritual Benefits, And All You Need To Know About This Day

Kamika Ekadashi will be observed on 21 July 2025, and is a significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that observing this Ekadashi with devotion can absolve all sins and pave the way to attain heavenly realms.

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What Is Kamika Ekadashi And Why Is It Important?

Kamika Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Shravan month. It is observed for penance, spiritual purification, wish fulfillment, and ultimately for moksha (liberation). According to ancient scriptures, Lord Brahma told Devarshi Narada that this fast is more powerful than performing a yajna. Lord Vishnu himself proclaimed that a person who observes this Ekadashi is never born into a lower species.

Kamika Ekadashi 2025: Date And Timings

Ritual Time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins 20 July 2025, 12:12 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends 21 July 2025, 09:38 AM
Vrat Date 21 July 2025

As per traditional rules, it is best to observe the fast on Udaya Tithi (sunrise on 21 July 2025).

Auspicious Yogas And Nakshatras

On 21 July 2025, a rare combination of Vriddhi Yoga and Dhruva Yoga will occur. These yogas are believed to bring:

• Prosperity, fortune, and career growth.
• Rohini and Mrigashira Nakshatras, which fall on this day, are auspicious for matters of love, finance, and career.
• The combination of Balava, Kaulava, and Taitila Karanas is also considered beneficial for successful completion of tasks.

Kamika Ekadashi In Scriptures

The significance of Kamika Ekadashi is mentioned in Mahabharata, Bhavishya Purana, and Vishnudharmottara Purana. Bhishma Pitamah narrated to Narada that this fast offers merits equivalent to bathing in the Ganga and performing Vajapeya Yajna. Worship of Lord Vishnu adorned with Shankha, Chakra, and Gada on this day is considered highly rewarding.

Vrat Sankalp And Rituals

• Observing a nirjala fast (without water) is considered especially auspicious.
• Devotees must remember Lord Vishnu continuously and offer Tulsi leaves throughout the day.
• The fast is completed by feeding Brahmins and offering them dakshina (donation).

Vishnu Puja Vidhi

• Bathe and wear clean clothes.
• Offer Panchamrit, milk-filled conch, sesame seeds, fruits, and naivedya to Lord Vishnu.
• Worship with Tulsi leaves, as the scriptures say: "Even a small offering of Tulsi leaves with devotion pleases Lord Vishnu more than costly gifts."

Why Is Kamika Ekadashi Linked To Heaven?

Lord Vishnu affirmed that those who observe this Ekadashi with sincerity are never subjected to hellish realms and avoid encountering Yamaraj (God of Death). This fast is considered even more powerful than knowledge of spiritual texts.

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