Aja Ekadashi 2025 will be celebrated on August 19th, which falls on the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. On this day, worshiping Vishnu and Lakshmi, observing a fast, and chanting the name of Tulsi brings happiness, prosperity, salvation, and fulfillment of desires.
Aja Ekadashi 2025: In Hinduism, the Ekadashi fast holds special significance. While two Ekadashis occur every month, the Aja Ekadashi, which falls on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, is considered particularly important. In the year 2025, Aja Ekadashi will be celebrated on August 19th. By worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day, the seeker is liberated from all the troubles of life. It is a religious belief that observing the Aja Ekadashi fast destroys sins and leads to the attainment of salvation.
Aja Ekadashi Fast and Worship Method
On the day of Aja Ekadashi, one should bathe before sunrise and wear clean clothes. After this, light a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi in the house temple and worship them. Offering yellow-colored fruits and flowers during the worship is considered auspicious. Also, one should donate according to their financial capacity. On this day, the devotee should consume only sattvic food and avoid things like grains, onions, and garlic.
Fruit of the Fast and Religious Belief
It is described in the scriptures that the devotee who observes the Aja Ekadashi fast with full devotion and rules, happiness, peace, and prosperity come into their life. With the special grace of Mother Lakshmi, poverty is removed from the family and good fortune increases. It is believed that this fast is as fruitful as performing thousands of Ashvamedha Yaganas and hundreds of Rajasuya Yaganas.
Glory of Tulsi Mata
Tulsi has special significance in the worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Tulsi Mata is most dear to Lord Vishnu. On the day of Aja Ekadashi, lighting a lamp near the Tulsi plant and chanting her names increases the virtuous fruit manifold. Remembering the 108 names of Tulsi liberates the seeker from all kinds of troubles.
Some Prominent Names of Tulsi Mata
Chanting the names of Tulsi gives spiritual strength to the seeker. Here are some of the prominent names of Tulsi Mata that must be chanted on the day of Aja Ekadashi.
Om Shri Tulasyai Namah
Om Nandinyai Namah
Om Devyai Namah
Om Shikhinyai Namah
Om Dhatryai Namah
Om Savitryai Namah
Om Kalaharinyai Namah
Om Padminyai Namah
Om Sitayai Namah
Om Rukminyai Namah
Om PriyaBhushanayai Namah
Om Shri Vrindavanyai Namah
Om Krishnayai Namah
Om Bhaktavatsalayai Namah
Om Harayai Namah
Like these, there are a total of 108 names of Tulsi Mata, chanting which increases the fruit of the fast manifold.
Aja Ekadashi and the Importance of Charity
Charity has been described as the supreme deed in religious scriptures. Donating on the day of Aja Ekadashi brings peace to the souls of the ancestors and the person attains virtue. One should donate food, clothes, fruits, water, and money according to their ability. It is believed that the donation made on this day gives ten times the fruit.
