What is Utpanna Ekadashi?
The word “Utpanna” signifies originated or born − and so the day of fasting is called Utpanna Ekadashi − the ‘existence’ of divine Goddess Ekadashi to elevate people and save them from sin. To believers of the ISKCON tradition (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Utpanna Ekadashi is significant as it marks the first day of Vaishnava Ekadashis, and reflects a restoration in their determination and dedication to spirituality.
Date & Time of Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 (ISKCON-based)
- Utpanna Ekadashi Date 2025 based on Drik Panchang and Iskcon Calendar) Data: as per the ISKCON calendar and Drik Panchang, Utpanna Ekadashi is going to celebrate on Saturday, November 15th, 2025
- The Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 tithi begins at 00:49 AM on 15 Nov (approx) and ends at 02:37 AM on 16 Nov.
- Parana (fast-breaking) time for ISKCON for 16 November is followed: 09:09 to 10:13 on 17th (for Delhi/Haryana Region).
Note: These timings are for the Delhi/Kurukshetra area and ISKCON Sampradaya. ISKCON Kurukshetra followers are encouraged to verify the local temple’s bulletin and official panchang for specific changes.
Significance of Utpanna Ekadashi
Following are the Utpanna Ekadashi significance:
- It is celebrated to mark the advent of Goddess Ekadashi from the body of Lord Vishnu to slay the demon Mura, representing victory of bhakti (devotion) over avidya (ignorance).
- For devotees, it signals the commencement of the Ekadashi devotional cycle − a time for them to rekindle their spirit of discipline while practicing restraint amid life’s material distractions and re-engaging in service to God.
- To fast on this day is stated to eradicate the previous bad deeds of a true practitioner and also facilitates him/her move forward in the path of bhakti.
Vrat Vidhi: Guidelines for Utpanna Ekadashi Fasting at ISKCON Kurukshetra
- Night before Ekadashi: Consume a light and simple satvik meal before the onset of Ekadashi tithi. Continue to avoid grains, beans, and certain vegetables.
- On the day (15 Nov 2025):
- Wake up early, may be after a sacred-bath and put on new clothes.
- Chant the Hare Krishna mantra, worship Tulasi by offering obeisance’s to her and ready scriptural purports like Bhagavad-Gita or Srimad Bhagavatam.
- Listen to kirtan or bhajan programs in ISKCON Kurukshetra, involve yourself in the temple seva and hear the Utpanna Ekadashi vrat katha.
- One should observe a Nirjala fast (without food and water) or phalahar fast (fruits, milk, nuts) as much possible according to the body power and health.
- Breaking the fast (Parana): On Dwadashi tithi (next day 16 Nov) between 10:13 AM and before 11:52 AM, take the parana of grains or prasadam in the temple. Do this within the correct Hari-vasara or Dwadashi period.
- After parana: Thank the Lord, share prasada, render loving service, and contemplate the spiritual benefit of fasting.
What to Eat/Avoid?
- Eliminate: Grains, beans (lentils, pulses), mushrooms, garlic, and onion.
- Allowed: Fruits, milk, nuts, and root vegetables (satvik). Specially made parana prasadam.
- At ISKCON Kurukshetra, devotees usually do prasadam distribution after Utpanna Ekadashi parana time − a time for doing seva together and sharing spiritual ecstasy.
Celebration at ISKCON Kurukshetra
In ISKCON Kurukshetra, Utpanna Ekadashi is celebrated with great joy:
- Early morning darshan, kirtan, and mangala arati.
- Holy teachings relative to Utpanna Ekadashi meaning and significance, what is this tale of Goddess Ekadashi and how does it connect with modern man’s devotional life.
- Evening Utpanna Ekadashi aarti, Tulasi puja, and prasadam during parana window.
- Devotional service opportunities: Servicing prasadam, maintaining the temple grounds or simply offering a helping hand to visiting devotees − an act of Bhakti in practice and community.
Benefits of Observing Utpanna Ekadashi
Let’s check the Utpanna Ekadashi benefits:
- Disciplines the senses and harnesses them for service to God.
- Assist in liberation from material ensnarement and connections, attuning the individual’s awareness with Lord Krishna.
- Devotional practices based on the Vaishnava tradition of Ekadashi are believed to have the power to cleanse sins of many lives provided it is pursued with all sincerity.
- Establishes better devotional habits − chanting, service, gratefulness − that go beyond the day.
FAQs about Utpanna Ekadashi 2025
Q: When is Utpanna Ekadashi 2025?
A: The Utpanna Ekadashi will get observed on November 15, 2025.The fasting starts from the time before sunrise till parana period next morning.
Q: What is the Kurukshetra time in 2025 for Utpanna Ekadashi parana?
A: The 16 November time for parana (fast-breaking) is 09:09 AM − 10:13 AM. For any changes, devotees are requested to refer to the notice board at ISKCON Kurukshetra temple.
Q: Why do we celebrate Utpanna Ekadashi?
A: This Ekadashi is dedicated to the appearance of Ekadashi Devi (an expansion of Lord Vishnu) who appeared from the body of Lord Vishnu in order to kill Mura demon. Fasting on this day cleanses the karmas and enhances one’s devotion to Krishna.
Q: Is water bad during fasting for devotees?
A: Yes. Who does nirjala and who practice phalahar (take fruits, milk or water) is individual based on health and elders’ advice.
Q: Which foods to avoid on Utpanna Ekadashi?
A: No grains, legumes, and pulses, or the foods made from them are consumed. Followers consume only non-grain, satvik foods offered to Lord Krishna.
Q: What is the celebration of Utpanna Ekadashi like at ISKCON Kurukshetra?
A: There are early morning kirtans, Utpanna Ekadashi story (katha), and evening aarti in the temple. Devotees do seva, kirtana and serve prasadam after the Parane window.
Conclusion
Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 is a wonderfully puissant opportunity: the 15th November celebration wants all to head forth anew in the Ekadashi cycle, re-shift them and develop greater love for Lord Krishna at ISKCON Kurukshetra. If you fast with intensity or approach the day as a devotional reset − what is most important − SINCERITY, SERVICE, AND CONNECTION to the SUPREME.
Join in the kirtan, the prasadam, the loving association. Turn this Ekadashi into something more than just a routine − turn it into a major mile-stone in your bhakti-journey.
Happy Utpanna Ekadashi to every devotee!
Sep 7, 2025
