Jaya Ekadashi 2025: Date, Do's, Don'ts, and Benefits

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Jaya Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hinduism. Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and there are 24 Ekadashis in the whole year. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month is called ‘Jaya Ekadashi’. It is considered extremely auspicious, as it is an Ekadashi that destroys sins and provides salvation.

Based on the Vedic Calendar

Jaya Ekadashi Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Magh Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi Begins: February 7, 2025, at 9:26 PM
Magh Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi Ends: on February 8, 2025, at 8:15 PM

What to do on Jaya Ekadashi? (Jaya Ekadashi 2025 Do’s)

Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta on Jaya Ekadashi.
Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
Follow the fast as per the prescribed method.
Break the fast on Dwadashi tithi only.
Make sure to include Tulsi leaves in the offering and worship.
The fasting person should avoid sleeping during the day.
On this day, sing bhajans, and kirtans and chant the Vedic mantras of Shri Hari.

What not to do on Jaya Ekadashi? (Jaya Ekadashi 2025 Don’ts)

Do not consume tamasic things on this date.
Do not use abusive language for anyone on this day.
Don’t consume rice on this day even by mistake.
Do not pluck Tulsi leaves on this day, because Mother Tulsi also observes a fast on this day.
Therefore, break the Tulsi leaves and keep them ready for the puja a day in advance.
Do not argue with anyone on this day.
Keep the house thoroughly clean on this day.
Do not consume non-vegetarian food on this day.

Fasting guidelines for Jaya Ekadashi:

Aspect	Guidelines
Preparation	– Begin the fast from Dashami Tithi (the tenth day), with no food consumed after sunset.
	– Take a holy bath early in the morning.
	– Clean your house and surroundings.
Fasting	– On Ekadashi, abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunrise (Nirjala Ekadashi).
	– If unable to observe a complete fast, consume fruits or milk.
Foods to Avoid	– Grains, rice, beans, peas, sesame seeds, mustard seeds.
	– Certain spices and oil are applied to the body.
Permitted Foods	– Fruits, milk, and non-grain foods (for those who cannot fully fast).
Breaking the Fast (Parana)	– Break the fast on Dwadashi (the twelfth day) after sunrise.
	– Ensure Parana is done within the Dwadashi Tithi, avoiding Hari Vasara (the first one-fourth of the Dwadashi Tithi).
	– Recommended foods for Parana: Offer fruits, milk, and sweets to Lord Vishnu before consuming them.