Ekadashi Dates 2023
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2023 | Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) |
Begins: 01-Jan-2023 07:13 PM Sunday
Ends: 02-Jan-2023 08:25 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Aries 16.7°
Bharani (Pada 2)
|
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| 18 Jan 2023 | Saphala Ekadashi |
Begins: 17-Jan-2023 06:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Jan-2023 04:03 PM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 2.9°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
|
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| 01 Feb 2023 | Jaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 31-Jan-2023 11:55 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Feb-2023 02:03 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 16.9°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 16 Feb 2023 | Shattila Ekadashi |
Begins: 16-Feb-2023 05:33 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Feb-2023 02:49 AM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 2.8°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 02 Mar 2023 | Amalaki Ekadashi |
Begins: 02-Mar-2023 06:41 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Mar-2023 09:13 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Gemini 17.0°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 18 Mar 2023 | Vijaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 17-Mar-2023 02:07 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Mar-2023 11:14 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 2.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 01 Apr 2023 | Kamada Ekadashi |
Begins: 01-Apr-2023 02:00 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Apr-2023 04:21 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 16.7°
Pushya (Pada 4)
|
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| 16 Apr 2023 | Papmochani Ekadashi |
Begins: 15-Apr-2023 08:46 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Apr-2023 06:15 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 1.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 01 May 2023 | Mohini Ekadashi |
Begins: 30-Apr-2023 08:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-May-2023 10:11 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 15.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 15 May 2023 | Varuthini Ekadashi |
Begins: 15-May-2023 02:47 AM Monday
Ends: 16-May-2023 01:03 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 29.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 30 May 2023 | Nirjala Ekadashi |
Begins: 30-May-2023 01:09 PM Tuesday
Ends: 31-May-2023 01:47 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 14.5°
Hasta (Pada 2)
|
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| 13 Jun 2023 | Apara Ekadashi |
Begins: 13-Jun-2023 09:29 AM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Jun-2023 08:49 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 27.7°
Revati (Pada 4)
|
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| 29 Jun 2023 | Devshayani Ekadashi |
Begins: 29-Jun-2023 03:20 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jun-2023 02:43 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Libra 12.7°
Swati (Pada 2)
|
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| 13 Jul 2023 | Yogini Ekadashi |
Begins: 12-Jul-2023 06:00 PM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Jul-2023 06:25 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 25.7°
Bharani (Pada 4)
|
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| 29 Jul 2023 | Padmini Ekadashi |
Begins: 28-Jul-2023 02:52 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Jul-2023 01:06 PM Saturday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 10.9°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
|
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| 11 Aug 2023 | Parama Ekadashi |
Begins: 11-Aug-2023 05:07 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Aug-2023 06:32 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
|
Taurus 23.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 27 Aug 2023 | Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) |
Begins: 27-Aug-2023 12:09 AM Sunday
Ends: 27-Aug-2023 09:34 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 9.1°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 10 Sep 2023 | Kamika Ekadashi |
Begins: 09-Sep-2023 07:19 PM Saturday
Ends: 10-Sep-2023 09:29 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 22.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 25 Sep 2023 | Parivartini Ekadashi |
Begins: 25-Sep-2023 07:57 AM Monday
Ends: 26-Sep-2023 05:02 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 7.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
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| 10 Oct 2023 | Aja Ekadashi |
Begins: 09-Oct-2023 12:37 PM Monday
Ends: 10-Oct-2023 03:09 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Cancer 21.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 25 Oct 2023 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
Begins: 24-Oct-2023 03:15 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Oct-2023 12:33 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 6.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
|
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| 09 Nov 2023 | Indira Ekadashi |
Begins: 08-Nov-2023 08:24 AM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Nov-2023 10:42 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 21.2°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
|
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| 23 Nov 2023 | Devutthana Ekadashi |
Begins: 22-Nov-2023 11:05 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Nov-2023 09:03 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Pisces 5.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 08 Dec 2023 | Rama Ekadashi |
Begins: 08-Dec-2023 05:07 AM Friday
Ends: 09-Dec-2023 06:32 AM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 21.4°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 23 Dec 2023 | Mokshada Ekadashi |
Begins: 22-Dec-2023 08:18 AM Friday
Ends: 23-Dec-2023 07:13 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 5.8°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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Ekadashi – 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 — 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 — 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.