Know this before fasting, the last chance to wash away your sins and earn virtue:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Soon the year 2025 has reached its final stage. November is about to end and now we are about to step into December. The last month of the year is very special in Hinduism as it gives us a chance to correct our past mistakes and prepare ourselves for the new year.

Two very important Ekadashis dedicated to Lord Vishnu are coming in December 2025. there is one Mokshada Ekadashi and the second one is Saphala EkadashiTheir meaning is hidden in their name itself, Come, let us know in simple language when these are and what is their importance,

1. Mokshada Ekadashi – Peace for ancestors and self
Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha will come in the beginning of the month itself. It is called ‘Mokshada Ekadashi’.

• Why is it special: It is believed that by observing this fast, not only we but also our ancestors (Pitru) get salvation. The most important thing is that on this very day ‘Gita Jayanti’ Is also celebrated. That is, the day on which Shri Krishna gave the knowledge of Geeta to Arjun is this day.
• Benefit: If there is any burden in your mind throughout the year, then recite Geeta on this day and keep a fast, your mind will get a lot of peace.

2. Saphala Ekadashi – Preparation for victory in the new year
‘Saphala Ekadashi’ will fall in the last days of December (Krishna Paksha).

• It’s all in the name: ‘Safala’ means ‘one who makes successful’. We all want that the coming new year (2026) brings a lot of success for us. It is said that the person who observes Saphala Ekadashi fast with full devotion, his bad works start getting resolved and he gets success in every field.

How to keep fast? (Simple Tips)
Lord Vishnu is very innocent, he is happy not by show but by feeling.

• On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning and take bath.
• Offer yellow flowers and basil leaves to Lord Vishnu. Remember, his worship is considered incomplete without Tulsi.
• Do not consume rice even by mistake on this day.
• Even if you are not able to keep the fast, do not speak ill of anyone on this day and eat satvik food.

So mark it in your diary. There can be no better way to say goodbye to 2025 on a good and solemn note.