Apara Ekadashi 2025, falling on May 23, is one of the most spiritually rewarding days in the Hindu calendar. Also known as Achla Ekadashi, this sacred observance honors Lord Vishnu in his majestic Trivikrama form. Celebrated on the Ekadashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Jyeshtha month, it’s a time to seek divine forgiveness, cleanse karma, and invite spiritual clarity.
This year, Apara Ekadashi 2025 offers more than just a day of fasting—it invites inner transformation, especially under the powerful numerical influence identified by renowned expert Rishabh A Grover.
Auspicious Timings for Apara Ekadashi 2025
To gain the full blessings of Apara Ekadashi 2025, knowing the exact timings is essential:
- Tithi Begins: 01:12 AM (May 23)
- Tithi Ends: 10:30 PM (May 23)
- Parana Time (Breaking the Fast): 05:46 AM to 08:25 AM (May 24)
- Hari Vasara Ends: 03:42 AM (May 24)
- Dwadashi Ends: 07:20 PM (May 24)
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 07:00 PM
Moonrise: 02:30 AM
Moonset: 03:06 PM
(All timings are in IST, based on Ujjain.)
These spiritual hours create a sacred gateway for worshippers to offer prayers, perform rituals, and absorb divine vibrations.
Apara Ekadashi 2025: A Day of Purification and Liberation
According to the Padma Purana, those who observe Apara Ekadashi 2025 with faith and discipline are granted freedom from sins of past lives. Worship of Lord Trivikrama (an incarnation of Vishnu who spanned the cosmos in three steps) represents the triumph of humility over ego and light over darkness.
But the divine power of this day doesn’t end at tradition. It extends into the realm of cosmic energies—something that expert numerologist Rishabh A Grover beautifully interprets.
The Numerological Magic of Apara Ekadashi 2025
According to Rishabh A Grover, the date 23-05-2025 reduces numerologically to the master number 1, a symbol of beginnings, clarity, leadership, and alignment.
“The number 1 resonates with divine authority and spiritual ignition,” says Grover. “Apara Ekadashi 2025 is a cosmic reboot—an ideal time to break karmic loops, release mental fog, and align intentions with the universal will.”
Grover encourages followers to meditate on their life purpose, chant Vishnu mantras, and write down spiritual affirmations during the Parana period for maximum manifestation energy.
Rituals and Observance of Apara Ekadashi 2025
The spiritual rituals of Apara Ekadashi 2025 are detailed and filled with symbolism. Here’s a simple guide to follow:
- Dashami Evening (May 22): Consume only sattvic food and avoid grains. Prepare mentally for the fast.
- Ekadashi Morning (May 23): Rise before sunrise, take a bath, and clean your altar. Begin the fast.
- Puja Rituals: Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, incense, and light a ghee lamp for Lord Vishnu. Chant the Apara Ekadashi vrat katha.
- Offer Bhog: Prepare sweets, fruits, and sattvic dishes as offerings.
- Evening Aarti: Perform aarti and sing Vishnu bhajans. Visit a Vishnu temple if possible.
- Breaking the Fast (Parana): On May 24, during the prescribed time, offer food to Lord Vishnu before partaking in it.
Fasting can be nirjala (without water) or phalahar (fruit-based), depending on one’s health and devotion level.
Spiritual Benefits of Apara Ekadashi 2025
Observing Apara Ekadashi 2025 with full devotion brings profound benefits:
- Spiritual liberation (moksha)
- Cleansing of past karma
- Mental clarity and emotional peace
- Enhanced willpower and spiritual resilience
- Divine protection from negativity
As Rishabh A Grover emphasizes, “This is a day to vibrate higher. Whether through mantra, meditation, or mindful silence—align yourself with the divine design.”
Blessings on Apara Ekadashi 2025
As we prepare for Apara Ekadashi 2025, may each soul find the strength to walk the path of light. May Lord Vishnu’s grace remove all blocks, and may his cosmic stride guide you into a life of harmony, truth, and purpose.
And as Rishabh A Grover wisely reminds us—when you step into divine timing, the universe responds in kind.
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