Among the many Ekadashi fasts, Parsva Ekadashi 2025 stands out. People also know it as Parivartini Ekadashi, Jayanti Ekadashi, or Vamana Ekadashi. It comes right in the middle of Chaturmas, those four months when Lord Vishnu is believed to be resting in his cosmic sleep. On this day, scriptures say Vishnu shifts his posture, turning from his left side to his right. A small move, yet in the spiritual sense, it feels like the whole universe turns with him. That is why the day is called Parivartini: the day of turning. This Ekadashi is not just a ritual; it is a profound spiritual experience. It has a way of quietly slipping into everyday life, reminding us that change is possible even when things seem fixed. Just as Vishnu rolls over in his cosmic bed, we too can roll over from laziness to discipline, from old habits to fresh beginnings.

Date and timings for Parsva Ekadashi 2025

Ekadashi Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 03:53 am on September 3, 2025

Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 04:21 am on September 4, 2025

Parana (Breaking the Fast): September 4, 2025, from 01:25 pm to 03:52 pm

Hari Vasara Ends: 10:18 am on September 4

A small but important note: The fast should always be broken within the Dwadashi tithi itself. Skipping it or pushing it too late is considered unlucky. Traditionally, one should avoid breaking the fast during Hari Vasara, the first quarter of Dwadashi. The morning is best, but if that’s not possible, the afternoon is still acceptable.

Why Parsva Ekadashi matters

This day is said to be a kind of turning point. People believe that as Vishnu shifts his side, his blessings also shift toward the world. It is like a reminder that no matter how stuck you feel, life can tilt in a new direction. Those who keep this Ekadashi vrat with sincerity are said to receive blessings of health, prosperity, peace, and spiritual progress. 

Some even say the fast washes away sins and clears karmic baggage. But even if you don’t think in those terms, the very act of fasting, praying, and slowing down can leave you lighter, calmer, and more focused. The presiding form of Vishnu on this day is Vamana, his dwarf avatar. Worshipping Vamana is said to bring humility, balance, and strength: qualities that keep a person grounded even when life gets overwhelming.

The story of Parsva Ekadashi (Vrat Katha)

Stories are how truths travel through time, and Parsva Ekadashi has one worth telling. Long ago, King Bali ruled with great power. He was a demon king, but also deeply spiritual, generous, and devoted. He became so mighty that he defeated Indra and claimed the heavens, earth, and the underworld. The gods, feeling unsettled, turned to Vishnu. Vishnu came down as Vamana, a small Brahmin boy. He asked King Bali for three paces of land. Bali, confident in his strength, agreed. But then Vamana grew into a cosmic form. With one step, He covered the heavens. With the second, He covered the earth. For the third, Bali had nothing left, so he bowed his head and offered himself.

Vamana placed His foot on Bali’s head and sent him to the netherworld. Yet, He was touched by Bali’s devotion and promised to remain with him. On this very day, Bali is said to have installed Vishnu’s idol, marking Parsva Ekadashi. The tale is simple, but its lesson is sharp. Even the mightiest need humility. And surrender, when done with faith, is never weakness; it brings grace.

How people observe Parsva Ekadashi Vrat

The vrat begins on Dashami, the day before. Many eat only once that day and sleep on the floor, letting go of comfort. On Ekadashi morning, after bathing, devotees take a vow to fast. Some do a strict nirjala vrat (no food or water), while others consume fruits, milk, or just water, depending on their health. The key is sincerity, not stubbornness.

All through the day, people worship Vishnu, light a lamp, offer Tulsi leaves and flowers, and chant his names. Reading the Parsva Ekadashi Vrat Katha or reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama is considered powerful. Sleep is usually avoided; instead, nights are spent singing bhajans or simply sitting in prayer.

Charity plays a big role. Giving food, clothes, or money to those in need multiplies the blessings of the fast. On the next day, Dwadashi, the fast is broken with prayers and prasad at the right time.

Puja Vidhi in simple steps

• Bathe, wear clean clothes, and take the vow of fasting.

• Light a ghee lamp and offer Tulsi, fruits, and flowers to Lord Vamana.

• If possible, bathe a Shaligram with Tulsi water or Panchamrit.

• Recite Vishnu’s names and chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (Vishnu Beej Mantra). You can also listen to guided chanting on Astrosure.ai to strengthen your vrat.

• Prepare sattvic food (without onion, garlic, or grains) as an offering.

• In the evening, perform aarti and keep the atmosphere devotional till the next morning.

• Distribute prasad and charity before breaking the fast.

What Parsva Ekadashi vrat brings into life

The Parsva Ekadashi vrat 2025 is believed to bring:

• Relief from past burdens and mistakes.

• Prosperity and stability in family life.

• Inner calm and focus.

• Protection against negativity.

• The grace of Vishnu and Lakshmi.

• A sense of renewal, as fasting itself feels cleansing.

But perhaps the most important gift is the reminder that change is always possible. Just as Vishnu turns over, so can we, in our habits, our thoughts, and our way of living.

Parsva Ekadashi 2025 is a day that carries the energy of turning, of shifting toward something better. Its rituals are simple: fasting, prayer, charity, yet the effect can be profound. By remembering Lord Vishnu in his Vamana form, chanting his name, and fasting with a sincere heart, one opens a door to blessings that touch both the material and the spiritual.

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