According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Jyeshtha month is known as Aparaa Ekadashi. In 2025, this sacred fast will be observed on Friday, May 23rd. Aparaa Ekadashi is a highly significant fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated with deep reverence and devotion towards Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that the fast, worship, charity, and remedies performed on this day lead to the attainment of wealth, prosperity, peace, happiness, and liberation in life.
This day is considered even more auspicious because it falls on a Friday, a day of special significance for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. If Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped properly on this day, all desires are fulfilled, and there is never a shortage of wealth and prosperity. Let's learn about the special remedies, charity, and worship methods for Aparaa Ekadashi 2025, which can fill your life with prosperity and happiness.
Significance and Routine of Aparaa Ekadashi
Aparaa Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha in the Jyeshtha month. Observing a fast on this day purifies both the body and soul. The worship of Lord Vishnu bestows blessings and removes problems from life. The fruits of this fast are considered extremely auspicious, as it is particularly renowned for bringing wealth, prosperity, mental peace, and the fulfillment of desires.
Special Remedies to be Performed on Aparaa Ekadashi 2025
- Worship of the Tulsi Plant and Lighting a Lamp: On Aparaa Ekadashi, be sure to worship the Tulsi plant in the morning and evening. Tulsi is considered an embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi. Lighting a lamp and performing an aarti for Tulsi on this day is extremely auspicious and brings peace, happiness, and prosperity to the home.
- Worship of the Banana Tree: The banana tree is considered dear to Lord Vishnu. Worshipping the banana tree on Aparaa Ekadashi maintains Vishnu's grace and removes obstacles in married life. This remedy enhances happiness and harmony in married life.
- Donation of Yellow Items: Donating yellow items on this day is considered highly fruitful. The color yellow is associated with Lord Vishnu; therefore, donate yellow clothes, yellow fruits, or yellow grains. This brings wealth and prosperity into your life.
- Donation of Seasonal Fruits: Donating seasonal fruits on Aparaa Ekadashi is also auspicious. Give fresh fruit to the poor and needy. Such charity will help in completing your pending tasks and bring peace and happiness to life.
- Remedy with Tulsi Root: If you are troubled by financial difficulties or lack of money, after worshipping Tulsi in the morning on this day, tie a dried Tulsi root in a yellow cloth and tie it to the main door of your house. This remedy will quickly relieve you of financial difficulties and bring wealth to the home.
- Aparaa Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi (Rituals): The Aparaa Ekadashi fast is observed with complete faith and adherence to rules. Wake up before sunrise, take a pure bath, and wear clean clothes. While worshipping Lord Vishnu, offer him Tulsi leaves, fruits, a lamp, and Naivedya (offering). Observe the Ekadashi fast throughout the day; a fruit-only or complete waterless fast is considered auspicious.
In the evening, perform Lord Vishnu's aarti again and light a lamp on the Tulsi plant. Special worship of Goddess Lakshmi is also performed on this day. Conclude the fast the next morning after the Ekadashi tithi ends.
Benefits of Charity on Aparaa Ekadashi
Hindu scriptures consider charity an extremely meritorious act. Charity performed on Aparaa Ekadashi is particularly fruitful. Donating to the poor, widows, children, and needy fulfills desires and maintains the grace of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Relief from financial difficulties
- Arrival of peace, happiness, and prosperity in the home
- Increased marital bliss in the family
- Destruction of diseases and suffering
- Positive changes and happiness in life
Spiritual Significance of Aparaa Ekadashi
Aparaa Ekadashi is not just a fast but also a path to the purification of the soul and spiritual progress. On this day, devotees strengthen their faith and devotion to Lord Vishnu. The worship of Lord Vishnu removes all sorrows of life and brings peace to the soul. It is said that by observing the Aparaa Ekadashi fast, even the enemies of Lord Vishnu are destroyed.
Aparaa Ekadashi, falling on May 23, 2025, this time falls on the auspicious day of Friday, which further enhances the importance of this fast. If you desire wealth, prosperity, and peace in your life, perform the fast, worship, and charity on this day. The worship of Tulsi, the worship of the banana tree, the donation of yellow items, and the remedy with the Tulsi root will remove all your financial and family problems.
Celebrate this sacred day with your family with faith and devotion and make life happy with the grace of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The Aparaa Ekadashi fast will not only fill your life with wealth and prosperity but will also provide spiritual peace and joy.
