Ekadashi in August 2025: Know the Dates, Timings and Divine Significance of Putrada and Aja Ekadashi

When the noise of the world settles and the heart seeks inner peace, Ekadashi becomes a sacred doorway to purification and devotion. The eleventh lunar day is not merely a fast but a divine discipline that aligns the soul with the grace of Lord Vishnu. August 2025 carries two highly auspicious Ekadashis—Shravan Putrada Ekadashi and Aja Ekadashi—each offering unique blessings of purity, prosperity and spiritual upliftment.

Ekadashi Dates and Timings for August 2025

Fast Name	Date	Ekadashi Timing	Breaking the Fast
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi	Tuesday, 5 August 2025	Begins: 4 Aug 11:41 AM Ends: 5 Aug 1:12 PM	Morning of 6 August
Aja Ekadashi	Tuesday, 19 August 2025	Begins: 18 Aug 5:22 PM Ends: 19 Aug 3:32 PM	Morning of 20 August

How to Observe Ekadashi

Dashami (One day before the fast)

• Only one light sattvic meal before sunset
• Mental and physical preparation for the fast

Ekadashi (The main fasting day)

• Complete avoidance of grains
• Consumption of fruits, nuts and milk is allowed
• Chanting “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” and engaging in prayer

Dwadashi (Breaking the fast)

• Fast should be broken after sunrise in the prescribed timing
• Observing the correct hour ensures full spiritual benefit

Shravan Putrada Ekadashi: Blessings for Progeny

5 August 2025
This Ekadashi is considered a divine blessing for couples seeking children. Worshipping Lord Vishnu with devotion on this day is believed to bring healthy and virtuous offspring. The presence of Ravi Yoga and Bhadravasa Yoga enhances its auspiciousness.

Aja Ekadashi: The Path to Liberation

19 August 2025
Also known as Annada Ekadashi, it purifies the soul from sins of past and present lives. Observing this Ekadashi with sincerity elevates the devotee spiritually and removes mental and karmic impurities.

A Festival of Inner Purification

Ekadashi is not only a ritual of fasting but a transformative spiritual discipline. It detoxifies the body, purifies the mind and strengthens the devotee’s connection with Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

FAQs

1. When is Putrada Ekadashi in August 2025?
On 5 August 2025.

2. When will Aja Ekadashi be observed?
On 19 August 2025.

3. What can be consumed during the fast?
Fruits, milk, nuts, seeds and sattvic foods.

4. When should the fast be broken?
Putrada Ekadashi on 6 August morning and Aja Ekadashi on 20 August morning.

5. Why is Aja Ekadashi also called Annada Ekadashi?
Because it grants freedom from sins and nourishes the soul with purity and divine consciousness.