Mokshada Ekadashi fasting rules: This time the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on 1 December 2025. Geeta Jayanti is also celebrated on this day. According to religious belief, on this day Lord Krishna preached Geeta to Arjun. At the same time, Mokshada Ekadashi is also known for remembering the names of Shri Hari. Mokshada Ekadashi is also said to be the Ekadashi that grants salvation. This time there will be a coincidence of Bhadra and Panchak on Mokshada Ekadashi. During this period, along with the rules of worship, special attention should also be paid to the rules related to Tulsi. Ignoring these rules can have a negative impact on economic prosperity.
Shadow of Panchak and Bhadra on Mokshada Ekadashi
According to the calendar, Mokshada Ekadashi tithi will start at 09:29 pm on Sunday, November 30 and will end at 07:01 pm on December 1. In such a situation, the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, 1 December 2025.
- Bhadra time – On December 1, from 8:20 am to 7:01 pm.
- Shadow of Panchak – Panchak started on 27th November and will end on 1st December at 11:18 pm.
- Breaking the Mokshada Ekadashi fast – On December 2, from 6:57 am to 9:03 am.
Rules of Mokshada Ekadashi Tulsi
According to religious belief, water should not be offered to Tulsi on Ekadashi. It is said that on this day Tulsi Mata observes a waterless fast for Lord Vishnu and in such a situation, offering water to her can break the fast. Therefore, even by mistake, do not offer water to Tulsi on Ekadashi.
It is very auspicious to include Tulsi group in the offering to Lord Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi, because Tulsi is very dear to him. But basil leaves should not be plucked on the day of Ekadashi. You should pluck basil leaves a day before and keep them.
There is a religious belief that one should not touch Tulsi after sunset nor should one pluck its leaves in the evening. It is said that doing so is inauspicious and can have a negative impact on the positive energy of the house.
On the day of Mokshada Ekadashi, a lamp must be lit near Tulsi. Also, after lighting the lamp, revolve around the plant 7 times. Doing this is auspicious and the person gets the desired results from it.
On the day of Mokshada Ekadashi, special care should be taken for cleanliness around Tulsi. During this time, one should not make the mistake of keeping things like shoes, slippers or dustbin around Tulsi. Doing this affects the prosperity of the house.
What is prohibited on Ekadashi?
- Do not consume rice, pulses (like lentils, gram, peas), and other grains on Ekadashi.
- On the day of Ekadashi, one should avoid garlic, onion and tamasic food.
- Do not use ordinary salt during Ekadashi fast, use rock salt instead.
- One should avoid sleeping in the afternoon on the day of Ekadashi.
- Massaging, applying oil, using soap or shampoo is prohibited on Ekadashi.
- One should avoid wearing black colored clothes on the day of Ekadashi.
- Take care of cleanliness on Ekadashi and protect the house from dirt.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.)
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