Ekadashi Dates 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2024 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
Begins: 07-Jan-2024 12:42 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-Jan-2024 12:46 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 21.7°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 21 Jan 2024 | Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) |
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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| 06 Feb 2024 | Saphala Ekadashi |
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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| 20 Feb 2024 | Jaya Ekadashi |
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 | Shattila Ekadashi |
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 | Amalaki Ekadashi |
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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| 05 Apr 2024 | Vijaya Ekadashi |
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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| 19 Apr 2024 | Kamada Ekadashi |
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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| 04 May 2024 | Papmochani Ekadashi |
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 | Mohini Ekadashi |
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 | Varuthini Ekadashi |
Begins: 02-Jun-2024 05:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 03-Jun-2024 02:41 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 17.7°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 17 Jun 2024 | Nirjala Ekadashi |
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 | Apara Ekadashi |
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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| 17 Jul 2024 | Devshayani Ekadashi |
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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| 31 Jul 2024 | Yogini Ekadashi |
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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| 16 Aug 2024 | Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) |
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 | Kamika Ekadashi |
Begins: 29-Aug-2024 01:20 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Aug-2024 01:38 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 11.8°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 14 Sep 2024 | Parivartini Ekadashi |
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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| 28 Sep 2024 | Aja Ekadashi |
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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| 14 Oct 2024 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
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 | Indira Ekadashi |
Begins: 27-Oct-2024 05:24 AM Sunday
Ends: 28-Oct-2024 07:51 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 9.8°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Devutthana Ekadashi |
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 | Rama Ekadashi |
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 | Mokshada Ekadashi |
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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| 26 Dec 2024 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
Begins: 25-Dec-2024 10:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Dec-2024 12:44 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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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.