May 23, 2025 is the auspicious day of Apara Ekadashi, which is celebrated in the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day destroys sins and happiness and peace in life. Apara Ekadashi brings stability to life. On this day, Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra will be till 4:02 pm, after that Revathi Nakshatra will be held. Preeti Yoga till 6:37 pm, then Ayushman Yoga. Fasting and worship have special significance on this holy day, but some things should be avoided.
What is the Muhurta of worship on this day?
According to the Panchang, the Apara Ekadashi date will start on 22 May 2025 at 1:12 pm and will end on 23 May 2025 at 10:29 pm. This fast will be celebrated on 23 May due to Udaya Tithi. The most auspicious time for worship is Brahma Muhurta (from 4:04 am to 4:45 pm). Apart from this, Abhijeet Muhurta (from 11:57 am to 12:50 pm) is also good for worship. This fast will be held on May 24 from 5:26 am to 8:11 pm. The time from sunrise to 10:35 am is also auspicious for worship. During this time, worship Lord Vishnu with yellow clothes, flowers, sandalwood and basil.
Importance of Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi means ‘excessive virtue’. According to the Puranas, this fast gives fruit equal to Ganga bath, pindadan and yajna. This fast removes sins like murder, condemnation and lying. Worshiping Lord Vishnu brings wealth, success and salvation. This fast removes problems related to jobs, business and relationships. Apara Ekadashi makes the mind calm and positive thoughts. Donating food, clothes or water on this day increases happiness and prosperity. According to the legend, this fast was freed from the demon vagina, which increases its glory. Some activities should be avoided on this day. Let’s know which tasks should not be done on this day?
Do not forget to do this work even on the day of Apara Ekadashi
It is a day of righteousness. Consumption of meat, fish, eggs or alcohol is prohibited. Lying, arguing or anger on the day of Apara Ekadashi is forbidden. This day is for peace and positive thinking. Debating may reduce the fruit of worship. Avoid condemning or evil of someone on this day. Do not eat garlic, onion, spicy food or stale food. Rice should not be consumed on this day. On this day it is considered inauspicious to cut nails, haircut or beard.
