2025 Aja Ekadashi

Aja Ekadashi Vrat Date, Puja Timing and Significance

Aja Ekadashi is all about the Ekadashi observed at the time of Krishnna Paksha (the dark fortnight of Moon) in the Hindu month of ‘Bhadrapada’. This Ekadashi is also called ‘Ananda Ekadashi’.

In North India, Aja Ekadashi is observed in the Hindu month of ‘Bhadrapada’ and in other regions it is observed in the month of ‘Shravana’. Aja Ekadashi is purely dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

See Also: Ekadashi Mata Aarti

It is believed that this fast or vrat is most beneficial of all and is observed with dedication & zeal all over the country.

See: 24 Ekadashi fast observed throughout the year

Ekadashi Fasting Days

Apart from Aja Ekadashi, there are 23 Ekadashi Vrat in a year that fall on Krishna and Shukla Paksha of Hindu Calendar. All these Ekadashi tithi are very significant in Hindu traditions and are popular with various Ekadashi names. Here is the list of Ekadashi Vrat observed throughout the year.