Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Aja Ekadashi: Observed on August 19th, Details and Significance
Aja Ekadashi is a special day in Hinduism where people fast and pray to Lord Vishnu for good things.
It is celebrated on August 19th and involves worship and donations.
Following the fast is believed to bring peace and help finish tasks.
The fast takes place during a specific time of year and must be broken on the following day.
A story tells that keeping this fast helped King Harishchandra regain his family and kingdom.
Aja Ekadashi, also known as Annada Ekadashi, is observed on August 19th.
Devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu to seek blessings.
Observing the fast is believed to bring peace and fulfill pending work.
The fast occurs on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Bhadrapad month.
The Parana (breaking of the fast) should be done on August 20th.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi.
- What
- A fast is observed to worship Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi.
- When
- Observed annually on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapad month; this year it was August 19th.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- In hope of receiving peace, happiness, and fulfilling pending work.
- Also Known As
- Annada Ekadashi
- Deities Worshipped
- Lord Vishnu
- Significance
- Brings peace, happiness and fulfills pending work
- Month
- Bhadrapada
- Parana Timings
- August 20th, 5:15 AM to 7:49 AM
