Fasting / Vrat

Kamika Ekadashi

कामिका एकादशी

Monday, July 21, 2025Shravana Masa

Kamika Ekadashi 2025 falls on Monday, July 21, 2025, during Krishna Paksha of Shravana month. First Ekadashi of Chaturmas. Offering tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu on this day is as meritorious as donating a thousand cows. Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day dedicated to Lord Vishnu — fasting on this day purifies the body and soul.

Significance

Observing Kamika Ekadashi is one of the 24 sacred Ekadashi vrats prescribed in Hindu scriptures. Each Ekadashi carries unique spiritual benefits. Devotees fast from grains and beans, worship Lord Vishnu, and break the fast on the following Dwadashi tithi.

Rituals & Traditions

  • Observing fast from sunrise to next day sunrise (nirjala or phalahar)
  • Worshipping Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, flowers, and incense
  • Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama and Ekadashi Vrat Katha
  • Staying awake through the night (jagaran) with bhajans and meditation
  • Breaking the fast during Dwadashi tithi the next morning

Panchang Details

Tithi

Krishna Ekadashi

Masa

Shravana

Paksha

Krishna

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