Mumbai: The month of Phalguna in 2025 will begin on February 13 and end on March 14. Vijaya Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in this month. In Hinduism, Ekadashi holds great spiritual significance, and it is believed that fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day can fulfil all desires.
Additionally, the Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant, revered as Vishnupriya in Hindu culture, is considered highly sacred. Worshipping Tulsi on Vijaya Ekadashi is believed to enhance the spiritual and material benefits of observing the fast.
Let’s explore the date, significance, and rituals associated with Vijaya Ekadashi in 2025.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2025 Date and Timings
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna month will begin on February 23 at 1:55 PM and end on February 24 at 1:44 PM.
Since Ekadashi fasts are observed based on the sunrise time, Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on February 24, 2025.
How to Worship Tulsi on Vijaya Ekadashi
On Vijaya Ekadashi, devotees should follow these steps to worship Tulsi and seek divine blessings:
Begin the Day with Purification
- Wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
- Sprinkle Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges) around the house to purify the environment.
Offer Devotion to Tulsi
- Adorn the Tulsi plant with a red cloth (Chunari) as a mark of reverence.
- Light a ghee lamp in front of the Tulsi plant.
- It is believed that performing these rituals invites the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, helping in financial growth and overall prosperity.
Rituals to Follow on Vijaya Ekadashi
For peace and prosperity at home, devotees can perform special rituals involving the Tulsi plant on this day:
- Tie a sacred red thread (Kalawa) around the Tulsi plant.
- According to religious beliefs, doing this on Ekadashi brings miraculous benefits and removes obstacles from life.
Chant special mantras dedicated to Tulsi and Lord Vishnu. - Reciting these mantras is said to invoke divine energy and protection.
Tulsi Mantras to Recite on Vijaya Ekadashi
Tulsi Mantra
“Mahaprasada Janani Sarva Saubhagyavardhini,
Adhi Vyadhi Hara Nityam Tulasi Tvam Namostute.”
Tulsi Gayatri Mantra
“Om Tulasidevyai Cha Vidmahe,
Vishnupriyayai Cha Dhimahi,
Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat.”
Tulsi Stuti Mantra
“Devi Tvam Nirmitā Pūrvarchitasi Munīshvaraiḥ,
Namo Namaste Tulasi Pāpaṁ Hārā Haripriye.”
“Tulsi Shri Mahalakshmiḥ Vidyāvidyā Yashasvinī,
Dharmyā Dharmānānā Devi Devadeva Manah Priyā.”
“Labhate Sutārām Bhaktimante Vishnupadam Labhet,
Tulsi Bhūrmāhalakshmiḥ Padmini Shriharapriya.”
Vijaya Ekadashi is a highly auspicious occasion that offers spiritual benefits and removes life’s obstacles. By fasting and performing Tulsi rituals, devotees seek divine blessings, prosperity, and peace. Observing this day with full devotion and following the correct rituals and timings ensures maximum spiritual rewards.
Make sure to mark February 24, 2025, and follow these rituals to experience the divine grace of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulsi.
(Disclaimer: This article is based on traditional beliefs and religious practices. News9 Live does not guarantee the outcomes of the rituals or remedies mentioned above.)
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