Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Know the date, timings, rituals, vrat katha and more

Amalaki Ekadashi usually falls between Maha Shivratri and Holi—which is the month of February or March, according to the Gregorian calendar.

By: Express Web Desk
March 10, 2025 12:15 PM IST

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Nirjala Ekadashi Date, Timings, Vrat Katha 2025: It falls in the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, which corresponds to May or June, according to the Gregorian or English calendar.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi is one of Hinduism’s most significant days, as on this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi in hopes of receiving heavenly benefits, and many fast.

The Ekadashi of Falgun Shukla Paksha is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. It usually falls between Maha Shivratri and Holi—which is the month of February or March, according to the Gregorian calendar.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: All you need to know

According to Drik Panchang, the Amalaki Ekadashi (tithi) date year started at 7:45 AM on March 9, 2025, and ended at 7:44 AM on March 10, 2025. The vrat Parana will begin at 6:35 a.m. and end at 8:13 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

The end of the Ekadashi fast, known as Parana, occurs after daybreak on the next day of the fast. Ending the Ekadashi fast before the Dwadashi Tithi is essential, and this year, Dwadashi concludes at 08:13 AM on Parana Tithi.

According to Drik Panchang, the mythological story of Ekadashi shows Lord Shri Hari’s ability to remove all of our difficulties and protect not only people but also gods. Lord Vishnu used this power to defeat the monster Madhu-Kaitabh, alleviating the gods’ sorrows and making them happy.

The Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and devotees are advised to observe the Ekadashi fast on both days to get rid of all the sins, attain salvation, and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.