Ekadashi Dates 2024
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 07-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 07-Jan-2024 12:42 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-Jan-2024 12:46 AM Monday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 21.7°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 20-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2024 07:28 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Jan-2024 07:28 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 5.8°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 05-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 05-Feb-2024 05:25 PM Monday
Ends: 06-Feb-2024 04:08 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 21.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 19-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2024 08:51 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Feb-2024 09:57 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 5.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 06-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 06-Mar-2024 06:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Mar-2024 04:14 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 21.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 20-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 20-Mar-2024 12:23 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Mar-2024 02:24 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 5.4°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 04-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2024 04:14 PM Thursday
Ends: 05-Apr-2024 01:29 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 20.9°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 18-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 18-Apr-2024 05:33 PM Thursday
Ends: 19-Apr-2024 08:06 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 4.7°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 03-May-2024 |
Begins: 03-May-2024 11:24 PM Friday
Ends: 04-May-2024 08:39 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 19.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 18-May-2024 |
Begins: 18-May-2024 11:24 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-May-2024 01:51 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 3.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 02-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 02-Jun-2024 05:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 03-Jun-2024 02:41 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 17.7°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 17-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2024 04:45 AM Monday
Ends: 18-Jun-2024 06:26 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 2.1°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 01-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2024 10:26 AM Monday
Ends: 02-Jul-2024 08:43 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 15.6°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 16-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2024 08:35 PM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Jul-2024 09:04 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 0.3°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 30-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 30-Jul-2024 04:45 PM Tuesday
Ends: 31-Jul-2024 03:56 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 13.6°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 15-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 15-Aug-2024 10:28 AM Thursday
Ends: 16-Aug-2024 09:41 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 28.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 29-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 29-Aug-2024 01:20 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Aug-2024 01:38 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 11.8°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 13-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2024 10:31 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Sep-2024 08:42 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 27.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 27-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 27-Sep-2024 01:21 PM Friday
Ends: 28-Sep-2024 02:50 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 10.5°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 13-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 13-Oct-2024 09:10 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Oct-2024 06:42 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 26.1°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 27-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2024 05:24 AM Sunday
Ends: 28-Oct-2024 07:51 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 9.8°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 11-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2024 06:48 PM Monday
Ends: 12-Nov-2024 04:06 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 25.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 26-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 26-Nov-2024 01:02 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Nov-2024 03:48 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 9.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 11-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 11-Dec-2024 03:44 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Dec-2024 01:10 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 25.1°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 25-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 25-Dec-2024 10:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Dec-2024 12:44 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 10.2°
Swati (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.