Ekadashi Dates 2020
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. This gives a total of 24 Ekadashis in a regular year and 26 in a lunar leap year, each with its own name and significance.
Ekadashi is one of the most sacred days in Vaishnavism and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the Ekadashi fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most powerful.
Ekadashi is one of the most sacred days in Vaishnavism and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the Ekadashi fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most powerful.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2020 | Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) |
Begins: 06-Jan-2020 03:08 AM Monday
Ends: 07-Jan-2020 04:03 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Aries 20.9°
Bharani (Pada 3)
|
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| 20 Jan 2020 | Saphala Ekadashi |
Begins: 20-Jan-2020 02:51 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Jan-2020 02:06 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 5.1°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
|
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| 05 Feb 2020 | Jaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 04-Feb-2020 09:51 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Feb-2020 09:32 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 21.2°
Rohini (Pada 4)
|
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| 19 Feb 2020 | Shattila Ekadashi |
Begins: 18-Feb-2020 02:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Feb-2020 03:02 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 5.0°
Mula (Pada 2)
|
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| 06 Mar 2020 | Amalaki Ekadashi |
Begins: 05-Mar-2020 01:20 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Mar-2020 11:48 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 21.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
|
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| 19 Mar 2020 | Vijaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 19-Mar-2020 04:27 AM Thursday
Ends: 20-Mar-2020 06:00 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 4.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 04 Apr 2020 | Kamada Ekadashi |
Begins: 04-Apr-2020 12:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Apr-2020 10:31 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 20.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
|
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| 18 Apr 2020 | Papmochani Ekadashi |
Begins: 17-Apr-2020 08:04 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Apr-2020 10:18 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 3.9°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
|
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| 04 May 2020 | Mohini Ekadashi |
Begins: 03-May-2020 09:10 AM Sunday
Ends: 04-May-2020 06:14 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 19.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 17 May 2020 | Varuthini Ekadashi |
Begins: 17-May-2020 12:43 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-May-2020 03:09 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 2.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 01 Jun 2020 | Nirjala Ekadashi |
Begins: 01-Jun-2020 02:58 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Jun-2020 12:06 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 17.2°
Hasta (Pada 3)
|
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Apara Ekadashi |
Begins: 16-Jun-2020 05:41 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Jun-2020 07:51 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 1.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
|
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| 30 Jun 2020 | Devshayani Ekadashi |
Begins: 30-Jun-2020 07:50 PM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Jul-2020 05:30 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 15.1°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 16 Jul 2020 | Yogini Ekadashi |
Begins: 15-Jul-2020 10:20 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Jul-2020 11:45 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 29.5°
Krittika (Pada 1)
|
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| 30 Jul 2020 | Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) |
Begins: 30-Jul-2020 01:17 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jul-2020 11:51 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 13.0°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 15 Aug 2020 | Kamika Ekadashi |
Begins: 14-Aug-2020 02:02 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Aug-2020 02:20 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Taurus 27.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
|
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| 29 Aug 2020 | Parivartini Ekadashi |
Begins: 28-Aug-2020 08:39 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Aug-2020 08:19 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 11.1°
Mula (Pada 4)
|
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| 13 Sep 2020 | Aja Ekadashi |
Begins: 13-Sep-2020 04:14 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Sep-2020 03:17 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 26.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
|
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| 27 Sep 2020 | Padmini Ekadashi |
Begins: 26-Sep-2020 07:01 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Sep-2020 07:48 PM Sunday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 9.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
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| 13 Oct 2020 | Parama Ekadashi |
Begins: 12-Oct-2020 04:39 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Oct-2020 02:36 PM Tuesday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 25.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
|
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| 27 Oct 2020 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
Begins: 26-Oct-2020 09:01 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Oct-2020 10:48 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 9.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
|
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| 11 Nov 2020 | Indira Ekadashi |
Begins: 11-Nov-2020 03:23 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Nov-2020 12:41 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 24.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
|
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| 25 Nov 2020 | Devutthana Ekadashi |
Begins: 25-Nov-2020 02:43 AM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Nov-2020 05:12 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Pisces 8.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 11 Dec 2020 | Rama Ekadashi |
Begins: 10-Dec-2020 12:52 PM Thursday
Ends: 11-Dec-2020 10:04 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 24.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
|
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| 25 Dec 2020 | Mokshada Ekadashi |
Begins: 24-Dec-2020 11:18 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Dec-2020 01:56 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 9.2°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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Ekadashi โ Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice a month โ once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha, giving 24 Ekadashis in a regular year.
What is the significance of Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). It is also a powerful day for meditation and reading of Vishnu scriptures.
How is the Ekadashi fast observed?
The fast begins at sunrise and is broken the next morning on Dwadashi after sunrise. Grains, beans, and certain vegetables are strictly avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, nuts, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sabudana.
Which Ekadashi is the most important?
Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha month is the most powerful โ observing it with a complete waterless fast is said to carry the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Other important ones include Devshayani Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What foods are avoided on Ekadashi?
All grains (rice, wheat, dal), lentils, beans, onion, and garlic are avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, ghee, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sabudana, and nuts.