Ekadashi Dates 2027
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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| 02-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 02-Jan-2027 02:25 PM Saturday
Ends: 03-Jan-2027 04:09 PM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 17.5°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 18-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 18-Jan-2027 10:28 AM Monday
Ends: 19-Jan-2027 07:51 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 3.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 01-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 01-Feb-2027 08:42 AM Monday
Ends: 02-Feb-2027 11:11 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 17.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 16-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 16-Feb-2027 08:20 PM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Feb-2027 05:33 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 3.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 03-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 03-Mar-2027 04:45 AM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Mar-2027 07:24 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 17.9°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 18-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 18-Mar-2027 04:22 AM Thursday
Ends: 19-Mar-2027 01:52 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 2.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 02-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 02-Apr-2027 12:46 AM Friday
Ends: 03-Apr-2027 02:52 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 17.6°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 16-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 16-Apr-2027 11:23 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Apr-2027 09:29 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 1.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 01-May-2027 |
Begins: 01-May-2027 06:54 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-May-2027 07:52 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 16.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 15-May-2027 |
Begins: 15-May-2027 06:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-May-2027 05:14 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 0.2°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 31-May-2027 |
Begins: 31-May-2027 10:03 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Jun-2027 09:40 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 15.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 14-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 14-Jun-2027 02:13 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Jun-2027 02:09 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 28.4°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 29-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 29-Jun-2027 10:04 PM Tuesday
Ends: 30-Jun-2027 08:31 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 13.5°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 13-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 13-Jul-2027 12:10 PM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Jul-2027 01:11 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 26.4°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 29-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 29-Jul-2027 07:34 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jul-2027 05:13 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 11.5°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 12-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 12-Aug-2027 01:00 AM Thursday
Ends: 13-Aug-2027 03:01 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 24.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 27-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 27-Aug-2027 03:26 PM Friday
Ends: 28-Aug-2027 12:42 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 9.7°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 10-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 10-Sep-2027 05:02 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Sep-2027 07:37 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 23.3°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 25-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 25-Sep-2027 10:31 PM Saturday
Ends: 26-Sep-2027 07:50 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 8.1°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 10-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 10-Oct-2027 11:42 AM Sunday
Ends: 11-Oct-2027 02:10 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 22.5°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 25-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 25-Oct-2027 05:40 AM Monday
Ends: 26-Oct-2027 03:22 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 7.1°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 09-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 09-Nov-2027 07:36 AM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Nov-2027 09:12 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 22.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 23-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 23-Nov-2027 01:45 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Nov-2027 12:12 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 6.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 09-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 09-Dec-2027 03:00 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Dec-2027 03:21 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 22.3°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 22-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 22-Dec-2027 11:41 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Dec-2027 11:12 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 6.4°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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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.