Pasankusha Ekadashi 2025 Date
Ends – 08:15 PM, Oct 16
Parana (Break Fast)

Vrat Significance
Pasankusha Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day observed on October 16, 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 Pasankusha Ekadashi highlights the spiritual importance of this Ekadashi. It is believed that observing this vrat brings prosperity, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.
ποΈ Pasankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Once upon a time, in the ancient city of Varanasi, there lived a devout Brahmin named Raghav. He was known for his unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu and observed all the Ekadashi fasts with utmost dedication.
One year, as the Pasankusha Ekadashi approached, Raghavβs family fell ill due to a mysterious fever. Despite all efforts, the illness persisted and the familyβs condition worsened with each passing day. The worried Raghav sought the advice of the wise sages and they suggested observing the Pasankusha Ekadashi Vrat with complete devotion to seek Lord Vishnuβs blessings for his familyβs well-being.
With earnest prayers, Raghav observed the Pasankusha Ekadashi Vrat, abstaining from food and water for the entire day. He spent the day chanting Vishnu mantras and meditating on the divine form of Lord Vishnu. As the day turned into night, Raghav broke his fast the next morning with a simple meal of fruits and milk.
To his astonishment, as soon as Raghav completed the Vrat, a miraculous change came over his family. The fever subsided, and their health improved dramatically. Overjoyed and filled with gratitude, Raghav thanked Lord Vishnu for his divine intervention and blessings.
From that day on, Raghavβs faith in the power of Ekadashi Vrat grew even stronger, and he continued to observe it with great devotion. He also shared the story of his familyβs miraculous recovery with others, inspiring them to observe the Ekadashi Vrat for their own well-being.
The Pasankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha serves as a reminder of the power of faith and devotion in seeking divine blessings. It teaches us that through unwavering dedication and sincere prayers, one can overcome any obstacle and receive the grace of the divine. May this sacred Vrat Katha inspire us to observe the Ekadashi Vrat with utmost devotion and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for our well-being.
πͺ Pasankusha Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
Here is a step-by-step Puja Vidhi for Pasankusha Ekadashi Ekadashi 2025:
1. Begin by waking up early in the morning, before sunrise, and take a bath to purify yourself.
2. Clean the puja area and place a clean cloth on a raised platform. Place a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu on the platform.
3. Light a diya (oil lamp) and incense sticks in front of the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu.
4. Offer fresh flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity as a form of bhog (offering).
5. Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama or any other prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
6. Listen or recite the story of Pasankusha Ekadashi and its significance.
7. Perform aarti by circling the diya in a clockwise direction in front of the deity.
8. Offer prasad (consecrated food) to the deity and then distribute it among the family members.
9. Conclude the puja by seeking blessings from Lord Vishnu and expressing gratitude.
10. Observing a fast on this day is considered highly auspicious. If you are observing a fast, break it only the next day after sunrise.
It is important to perform the puja with devotion and sincerity to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu on Pasankusha Ekadashi Ekadashi 2025.
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 |