Apara Ekadahi Tomorrow; Know Vrat Parana Muhurat, Vidhi, And More

Apara Ekadahi 2025: Apara Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of the bright half of the Jyeshtha month, falls on May 23, 2025. Lord Krishna himself explained the significance of this vrat. According to the Brahmanda Purana, Apara Ekadashi is considered a gateway to moksha.

This year, Apara Ekadashi holds extra importance as it falls on a Friday, the day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, while Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Performing the worship of Lakshmi Narayan and breaking the fast according to the proper rituals on this day grants one complete blessings. Let’s learn when and how to properly observe and break the Apara Ekadashi fast in 2025.

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Apara Ekadashi 2025 Puja Muhurat

• Vishnu Ji Puja Muhurat: May 23, 2025, from 5:26 AM to 10:35 AM
• Mata Lakshmi Puja: 11:57 PM to 12:38 AM 

Apara Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Parana Time

The Apara Ekadashi fast is broken on the next day, Dwadashi, after sunrise. In 2025, the vrat parana should be done on May 24 between 5:26 AM and 8:11 AM. The Dwadashi date ends at 7:20 PM, so the fast must be broken before this time; otherwise, the vrat becomes invalid.

Apara Ekadashi Vrat Parana Vidhi

To break the fast, wake up early, take a bath, and offer water to the Sun God. Then, worship Lord Ganesha, followed by a proper prayer to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Place a Tulsi leaf in your mouth while breaking the Apara Ekadashi fast. It is important to eat only sattvic food on this day. Don’t forget to offer charity to Brahmins before breaking the fast. Following this ritual ensures the vrat is fully successful.

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