Ekadashi Dates 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) |
Begins: 09-Jan-2025 12:23 PM Thursday
Ends: 10-Jan-2025 10:21 AM Friday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Aries 25.0°
Bharani (Pada 4)
|
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| 25 Jan 2025 | Saphala Ekadashi |
Begins: 24-Jan-2025 07:25 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Jan-2025 08:32 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 10.6°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
|
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| 08 Feb 2025 | Jaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 07-Feb-2025 09:27 PM Friday
Ends: 08-Feb-2025 08:17 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 24.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 24 Feb 2025 | Shattila Ekadashi |
Begins: 23-Feb-2025 01:56 PM Sunday
Ends: 24-Feb-2025 01:45 PM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 10.7°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 10 Mar 2025 | Amalaki Ekadashi |
Begins: 09-Mar-2025 07:46 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Mar-2025 07:46 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Gemini 24.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
|
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| 25 Mar 2025 | Vijaya Ekadashi |
Begins: 25-Mar-2025 05:06 AM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Mar-2025 03:46 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 10.3°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 08 Apr 2025 | Kamada Ekadashi |
Begins: 07-Apr-2025 08:01 PM Monday
Ends: 08-Apr-2025 09:14 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Cancer 23.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
|
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| 24 Apr 2025 | Papmochani Ekadashi |
Begins: 23-Apr-2025 04:44 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Apr-2025 02:32 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 9.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
|
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| 08 May 2025 | Mohini Ekadashi |
Begins: 07-May-2025 10:21 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-May-2025 12:31 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 22.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
|
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| 23 May 2025 | Varuthini Ekadashi |
Begins: 23-May-2025 01:12 AM Friday
Ends: 23-May-2025 10:30 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 7.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 06 Jun 2025 | Nirjala Ekadashi |
Begins: 06-Jun-2025 02:17 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Jun-2025 04:49 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 21.2°
Hasta (Pada 4)
|
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| 21 Jun 2025 | Apara Ekadashi |
Begins: 21-Jun-2025 07:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 22-Jun-2025 04:28 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 5.7°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
|
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| 05 Jul 2025 | Devshayani Ekadashi |
Begins: 05-Jul-2025 07:00 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Jul-2025 09:16 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Libra 19.6°
Swati (Pada 4)
|
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| 21 Jul 2025 | Yogini Ekadashi |
Begins: 20-Jul-2025 12:13 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Jul-2025 09:39 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 3.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 05 Aug 2025 | Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) |
Begins: 04-Aug-2025 11:43 AM Monday
Ends: 05-Aug-2025 01:14 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 17.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
|
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| 19 Aug 2025 | Kamika Ekadashi |
Begins: 18-Aug-2025 05:23 PM Monday
Ends: 19-Aug-2025 03:33 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 1.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
|
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| 03 Sep 2025 | Parivartini Ekadashi |
Begins: 03-Sep-2025 03:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Sep-2025 04:23 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 16.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 17 Sep 2025 | Aja Ekadashi |
Begins: 17-Sep-2025 12:22 AM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Sep-2025 11:40 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 29.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
|
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| 03 Oct 2025 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
Begins: 02-Oct-2025 07:12 PM Thursday
Ends: 03-Oct-2025 06:34 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 15.4°
Shravana (Pada 2)
|
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| 17 Oct 2025 | Indira Ekadashi |
Begins: 16-Oct-2025 10:36 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Oct-2025 11:12 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 28.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
|
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| 02 Nov 2025 | Devutthana Ekadashi |
Begins: 01-Nov-2025 09:13 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Nov-2025 07:33 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 14.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
|
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| 15 Nov 2025 | Rama Ekadashi |
Begins: 15-Nov-2025 12:50 AM Saturday
Ends: 16-Nov-2025 02:38 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 28.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
|
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| 01 Dec 2025 | Mokshada Ekadashi |
Begins: 30-Nov-2025 09:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Dec-2025 07:02 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 14.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 15 Dec 2025 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
Begins: 14-Dec-2025 06:50 PM Sunday
Ends: 15-Dec-2025 09:20 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 28.6°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 30 Dec 2025 | Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) |
Begins: 30-Dec-2025 07:52 AM Tuesday
Ends: 31-Dec-2025 05:02 AM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Aries 14.4°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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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.