Parivartini Ekadashi 2025

Parivartini Ekadashi is a Ekadashi vrat observed according to the Hindu calendar. Its date and customary practices can vary by region and local Panchang.

Parivartini Ekadashi occurs on Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi during Chaturmas, the period in which Vishnu is ritually imagined resting in cosmic sleep. The name Parivartini or Parsva Ekadashi refers to Vishnu turning to the other side. It is also known as Vamana Ekadashi because of the account of King Mahabali and the dwarf incarnation of Vishnu. Bali, a generous and powerful ruler, promises Vamana three steps of land during a sacrifice despite a warning from his teacher.

Vamana grows into a cosmic form and measures the worlds in two strides. When nothing remains for the third, Bali offers his own head and honours his promise. Vishnu accepts this surrender, grants him a blessed realm and protection, and his humility is remembered in Vaishnava tradition. The Vamana episode and the image of Vishnu turning in cosmic sleep are related observances but distinct narrative strands; the latter should not be embellished with an invented physical incident.

Devotees worship Vishnu or Vamana, offer Tulsi, read the katha and observe a suitable fast followed by Dwadashi parana. Some communities have special rites on the following Dwadashi. The sunrise Ekadashi rule is only a basic marker: Smarta and Vaishnava selections and the correct parana time require independent calculation.

Vishnu is said to turn over in his sleep - parivartini, the turning - which marks the halfway point of chaturmas. Also called Parsva Ekadashi, and the same day is Vaman Jayanti.

Worship Vishnu or Vamana, offer Tulsi and observe optional fasting with calculated Dwadashi parana.

The ordinary fast, kept at the midpoint of chaturmas. Curd and rice are given away on this one.

Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi during Chaturmas; Smarta/Vaishnava calendar selection differs.