Ekadashi Dates 2029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 10-Jan-2029 02:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 11-Jan-2029 12:56 AM Thursday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 25.6°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 25-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 25-Jan-2029 04:51 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Jan-2029 05:14 PM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 11.5°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 08-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 08-Feb-2029 12:45 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-Feb-2029 12:34 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 25.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 24-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 24-Feb-2029 10:05 AM Saturday
Ends: 25-Feb-2029 09:12 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 11.6°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 10-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 10-Mar-2029 01:17 AM Saturday
Ends: 11-Mar-2029 02:16 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 25.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 25-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 25-Mar-2029 11:38 PM Sunday
Ends: 26-Mar-2029 09:37 PM Monday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 11.1°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 08-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 08-Apr-2029 03:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 09-Apr-2029 05:39 PM Monday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 24.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 24-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 24-Apr-2029 09:24 AM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Apr-2029 06:38 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 10.0°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 08-May-2029 |
Begins: 08-May-2029 07:40 AM Tuesday
Ends: 09-May-2029 10:02 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 23.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 23-May-2029 |
Begins: 23-May-2029 04:10 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-May-2029 01:11 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 8.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 07-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 07-Jun-2029 12:21 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Jun-2029 02:43 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 22.1°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 21-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 21-Jun-2029 09:17 PM Thursday
Ends: 22-Jun-2029 06:35 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 6.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 06-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 06-Jul-2029 05:12 PM Friday
Ends: 07-Jul-2029 07:06 PM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 20.4°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 21-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 21-Jul-2029 02:14 AM Saturday
Ends: 22-Jul-2029 12:16 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 4.1°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 05-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 05-Aug-2029 09:35 AM Sunday
Ends: 06-Aug-2029 10:33 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 18.7°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 19-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 19-Aug-2029 08:28 AM Sunday
Ends: 20-Aug-2029 07:31 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 2.1°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 04-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 04-Sep-2029 12:51 AM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Sep-2029 12:36 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 17.3°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 17-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 17-Sep-2029 05:14 PM Monday
Ends: 18-Sep-2029 05:24 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 0.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 03-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 03-Oct-2029 02:31 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Oct-2029 01:02 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 16.1°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 17-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 17-Oct-2029 05:24 AM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Oct-2029 06:40 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 29.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 02-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 02-Nov-2029 02:23 AM Friday
Ends: 02-Nov-2029 11:58 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 15.4°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 15-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 15-Nov-2029 09:20 PM Thursday
Ends: 16-Nov-2029 11:30 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 29.3°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 01-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 01-Dec-2029 12:40 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-Dec-2029 09:52 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 15.1°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 15-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 15-Dec-2029 04:41 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Dec-2029 07:19 PM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 29.5°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 30-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 30-Dec-2029 09:51 PM Sunday
Ends: 31-Dec-2029 07:12 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 15.0°
Swati (Pada 3)
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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.