Indira Ekadashi, who gives salvation to fathers, know the right date, worship method and time for passing:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Every Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, but the importance of Ekadashi during Pitrupaksha increases manifold. This Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is known as ‘Indira Ekadashi’. It is believed that by observing fast on this day and worshiping by law, not only gives the grace of Lord Vishnu, but the soul of our ancestors also attain peace and salvation.

Due to the virtuous effects of this fast, the ancestors get freedom from the tortures of Yamlok and they find a place in heaven. Let us know when Indira Ekadashi fast will be kept in the year 2025, what is the auspicious time of worship and why this fast is so important.

Indira Ekadashi 2025: Date and Shubh Muhurta (Indira Ekadashi 2025: Date and Timings)

This year, there may be some confusion about the date of Indira Ekadashi, but it is very important to know the correct date according to the almanac.

• Ekadashi date starts: On September 17, 2025, from 12 to 21 minutes in the morning.
• Ekadashi date ends: On September 17, 2025 at 11:39 pm.
• Fasting date: According to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Indira Ekadashi will be kept on September 17, 2025, day Wednesday.
• Fasting time: The fast will be passed on the next day i.e. September 18, 2025 between 06 am to 07 am to 08 am to 34 minutes.

Why is Indira Ekadashi fast?

According to religious beliefs, a person who observes Indira Ekadashi fast gets freedom from hell. Pitars up to seven generations of a person who observes this fast are saved. This fast not only gives salvation to the ancestors, but also brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the life of the faster

Puja Vidhi of Indira Ekadashi (Puja Vidhi)

• Wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes.
• Clean the house of worship and install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu.
• Bath Lord Vishnu with Ganga water and offer sandalwood, Akshat, flowers, Tulsi Dal and fruit.
• Light incense and lamp and recite ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ or chant the mantra “Om Namo: Bhagwate Vasudevaya”.
• After worshiping Lord Vishnu aarti.
• On this day, it is considered very virtuous to feed Shraddha, Tarpan and Brahmin for ancestors.
• In the evening, lighting a lamp of ghee or sesame oil under the peepal tree provides relief from Pitra dosha.
• The next day i.e. on Dwadashi date, pass the fast in the auspicious time.