Updated March 24th 2025, 18:52 IST
Papmochani Ekadashi 2025: Paap and Mochani, together stand for sin and the expiation of sins. This Ekadashi comes between Holika Dahan and Chaitra Navratri and falls before Yugadi. It is the last Ekadashi Vrat of the year. Papmochani Ekadashi is observed during Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month and this year it is falling on March 25, while Vaishnava Papmochani Ekadashi is falling on March 26.
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 05:05 AM on March 25, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 03:45 AM on Marrch 26, 2025
Parana Time - 01:41 PM to 04:08 PM, March 26
Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - 09:14 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 05:05 AM on March 25, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 03:45 AM on March 26, 2025
Parana Time for Vaishnava Ekadashi - 06:18 AM to 08:46 AM, March 27
Parana is done after the sunrise on next day of Ekadashi vrat. As per Drik Panchang, it is necessary to do Parana within Dwadeshi Tithi and not should not be done during Hari Vasara. The preferred time to break your fast is Pratahkal and avoid breaking it during Madhyahna. Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu. It also absolves devotees’ sins and cleanses their souls.
On this day, chant below mantras to please Lord Vishnu.
Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
Om Namo Laxmi Narayanaye Namah..!!
Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!
Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
Published March 24th 2025, 18:52 IST