Papamochni Ekadashi holds special religious significance. This fast is observed on the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Chaitra month. According to the Vedic Panchang, this year, Papamochni Ekadashi falls on March 25th, 2025. Religious belief dictates that observing this Ekadashi fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu eliminates sins, increases prosperity, and leads to success in life. This fast also promotes mental peace and spiritual growth.
Papamochni Ekadashi, which signifies the eradication of sins in the Chaitra month, holds special importance. On this day, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi alleviates life's hardships and leads devotees towards liberation (moksha).
Papamochni Ekadashi 2025 Auspicious Muhurat
According to the Vedic Panchang, this year Papamochni Ekadashi will be observed on March 25th, 2025 (Tuesday).
Ekadashi Tithi begins: 5:05 AM on March 25th
Ekadashi Tithi ends: 3:45 AM on March 26th
Therefore, devotees can observe the fast on March 25th and break it the following day.
Significance of Papamochni Ekadashi
According to religious beliefs, observing the Papamochni Ekadashi fast eliminates all sins and bestows merit. This fast is considered particularly beneficial for those facing difficulties or mental stress in their lives. Performing the aarti during the Papamochni Ekadashi puja is especially fruitful; it is said that the puja remains incomplete without it.
Performing the aarti brings prosperity and eliminates negative energy from the home. By observing the fast and performing the aarti with proper rituals on this Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is pleased, and all the devotee's wishes are fulfilled.
Worship Method and Significance of Aarti
Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Make a vow for the fast and meditate on Lord Vishnu.
Establish the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi at the puja place.
Offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, and fruits.
Bathe Lord Hari with Panchamrut and offer food.
Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama and conclude with the aarti.
Shri Vishnu Aarti
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami! Jai Jagdish Hare.
He removes the troubles of devotees instantly.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Those who meditate receive the fruits, and the mind's sorrow disappears.
Swami, the mind's sorrow disappears.
Happiness and wealth come home, and bodily suffering is eradicated.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
You are my parents, in whose shelter do I take refuge?
Swami, in whose shelter do I take refuge?
There is no other besides You; I have hope in You.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
You are the complete Supreme Being, You are the inner knower.
Swami, You are the inner knower.
The Parabrahma, the Supreme Lord, You are the master of all.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
You are the ocean of compassion, You are the protector.
Swami, You are the protector.
I am a foolish, wicked, desirous person; show mercy, O Lord!
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
You are the one unperceivable, the life of all.
Swami, the life of all.
How can I, the unwise, obtain mercy from You?
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
The protector of the poor, the remover of sorrow, You are my Lord.
Swami, You are my Lord.
Raise Your hands, I have fallen at Your door.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Eradicate worldly desires and sins, O God!
Swami, eradicate sins, O God!
Increase faith and devotion, serve the saints.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
The aarti of Shri Jagdishji, whoever sings it,
Swami, whoever sings it,
Says Shivanand Swami, receives happiness and wealth.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Ekadashi Mata Aarti
Om Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi Mata.
By observing the Vishnu Puja fast, one obtains strength and liberation.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
I count Your names, Goddess, bestowing devotion.
The giver of the glory of the multitude, Mata, described in the scriptures.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Born in the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha, the world expander was born.
In the Shukla Paksha, she became the liberator, the giver of liberation.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
In the Krishna Paksha of Pausha, she is called Safala.
In the Shukla Paksha, she becomes Putraada, and there is more joy.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Shattila in name in the Magha month, in the Krishna Paksha.
In the Shukla Paksha, she is called Jaya, always victorious.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Vijaya in the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna, and Amala in the Shukla Paksha.
Papamochni in the Krishna Paksha, the mighty Chaitra.
Lord Vishnu does not accept offerings.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
In the Chaitra Shukla, her name is Kamada, the giver of wealth.
In the Krishna Paksha, she is called Varuthini, of the Vaisakha month.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Mohini in the Shukla Paksha, and Aparajita in the Jyeshta Krishna Paksha.
Nirjala, doing all good, is observed in the Shukla Paksha.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Yogini in name in Ashadha, in the Krishna Paksha.
Devashayani is her name, observed in the Shukla Paksha.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Hari's grace
Kamika in the Shraavana month, in the Krishna Paksha.
Pavitra in the Shraavana Shukla, live with joy.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Aja in the Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha, and Parivartini in the Shukla Paksha.
Indra in the Ashwin Krishna Paksha, escape the ocean of Samsara by the fast.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Papaankusha is in the Shukla Paksha, the remover of sins.
Rama in the Kartika month, very auspicious.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Devotthani in the Shukla Paksha, the destroyer of sorrow.
In the holy month, I offer my prayers, ferry me across.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Parama in the Krishna Paksha, doing good for the people.
Padmini in the Shukla Paksha, removes sorrow and poverty.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
Whoever sings the aarti of Ekadashi with devotion,
Certainly obtains the abode of heaven, says the Guru.
Om Jai Ekadashi...
