Kamada Ekadashi 2025 Date
Ends – 08:15 PM, Apr 08
Parana (Break Fast)

Vrat Significance
Kamada Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day observed on April 08, 2025. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu with prayers, fasting, and rituals. Observing this vrat is believed to bring spiritual upliftment, purification, and divine blessings. The vrat katha of Kamada Ekadashi highlights the spiritual importance of this Ekadashi. It is believed that observing this vrat brings prosperity, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.
ποΈ Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Once upon a time, in the holy land of Ayodhya, there lived a pious man named Dharmaraj. He was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu and observed all the Ekadashi vratas with great dedication. One day, he heard about the significance of Kamada Ekadashi, which falls in the month of Chaitra, and decided to observe it with utmost devotion.
On the day of Kamada Ekadashi, Dharmaraj woke up early in the morning, took a holy bath, and performed his daily rituals. He then went to the temple of Lord Vishnu and offered his prayers with a pure heart. Throughout the day, he abstained from eating and drinking, and spent his time chanting the name of the Lord and reading the scriptures.
As the day passed, Dharmaraj felt a sense of peace and tranquility within himself. He was filled with a deep sense of devotion and love for Lord Vishnu. In the evening, he broke his fast with a simple meal and offered the prasad to the Lord.
Pleased with Dharmaraj’s unwavering devotion, Lord Vishnu appeared before him and blessed him with prosperity, happiness, and spiritual fulfillment. From that day onwards, Dharmaraj’s life was filled with abundance and joy, and he continued to observe the vrat of Kamada Ekadashi with great reverence.
The significance of Kamada Ekadashi is that it has the power to fulfill the desires of the devotees and cleanse their sins. By observing this vrat with sincerity and devotion, one can attain the blessings of Lord Vishnu and lead a fulfilling life.
So, on the auspicious day of Kamada Ekadashi, let us all observe this vrat with devotion and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for a prosperous and spiritual life. May we all be filled with love, peace, and happiness. Jai Shri Krishna!
πͺ Kamada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
1. Begin by waking up early in the morning on the day of Kamada Ekadashi, which falls on April 12, 2025.
2. Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
3. Set up a clean and quiet space for the puja. Place a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna in the puja area.
4. Light a diya (lamp) and dhoop (incense) to create a peaceful and auspicious atmosphere.
5. Offer fresh flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity as a symbol of devotion and gratitude.
6. Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama or any other prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
7. Offer Tulsi leaves, which are considered sacred in Hinduism, to the deity.
8. Recite the Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha, which narrates the significance and story behind the Ekadashi fast.
9. Perform aarti by circling the diya in front of the deity and singing devotional songs or bhajans.
10. Conclude the puja by seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu for fulfillment of desires and overall well-being.
11. You can also observe a fast on Kamada Ekadashi, abstaining from grains, lentils, and certain vegetables. The fast can be broken the next day, Dwadashi, after performing a puja in the morning.
12. Distribute prasad (offerings) to family members and seek their blessings as well.
It is important to perform the puja with sincerity, devotion, and a pure heart to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu on Kamada Ekadashi.
π All Ekadashis in 2025
Ekadashi Name | Date | Month | Paksha |
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Putrada Ekadashi | January 09, 2025 | Pausha | Shukla |
Katyayani Ekadashi | January 25, 2025 | Magha | Krishna |
Shattila Ekadashi | February 08, 2025 | Magha | Shukla |
Vijaya Ekadashi | February 23, 2025 | Phalguna | Krishna |
Amalaki Ekadashi | March 09, 2025 | Phalguna | Shukla |
Papmochani Ekadashi | March 25, 2025 | Chaitra | Krishna |
Kamada Ekadashi | April 08, 2025 | Chaitra | Shukla |
Apara Ekadashi | April 23, 2025 | Vaishakha | Krishna |
Mohini Ekadashi | May 07, 2025 | Vaishakha | Shukla |
Yogini Ekadashi | May 23, 2025 | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
Nirjala Ekadashi | June 06, 2025 | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
Kamika Ekadashi | June 21, 2025 | Ashadha | Krishna |
Devshayani Ekadashi | July 06, 2025 | Ashadha | Shukla |
Kamika Ekadashi | July 20, 2025 | Ashadha | Krishna |
Putrada Ekadashi | August 04, 2025 | Shravana | Shukla |
Aja Ekadashi | August 18, 2025 | Shravana | Krishna |
Parivartini Ekadashi | September 03, 2025 | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
Indira Ekadashi | September 17, 2025 | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
Papankusha Ekadashi | October 03, 2025 | Ashwin | Shukla |
Pasankusha Ekadashi | October 16, 2025 | Ashwin | Krishna |
Prabodhini Ekadashi | November 01, 2025 | Kartika | Shukla |
Rama Ekadashi | November 15, 2025 | Kartika | Krishna |
Mokshada Ekadashi | December 01, 2025 | Margashirsha | Shukla |
Utpanna Ekadashi | December 15, 2025 | Margashirsha | Krishna |
Putrada Ekadashi | December 30, 2025 | Pausha | Shukla |