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Ekadashi Dates and Timings 2024 : How To Fast

Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu calendar as it happens on the 11th Tithi or the lunar day in two instances every month-one at Shukla Paksha or the bright fortnight

of the moon and the other at the Krishna Paksha or the dark fortnight of the moon. Lord Vishnu devotees perform Ekadashi fasting with the hope that He may bless them and impart His love on them.

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How Does Ekadashi Fasting Operate?

Ekadashi fasting is usually done for three days. It is followed as follows:

  1. Preparation (Day Before Ekadashi): Devotees eat a light meal in the afternoon so that there will be no food in the stomach on the day of fasting.
  2. Ekadashi Day: Fasting: On Ekadashi day, devotees observe a complete fast-who do not take even something related to grains and cereals. However, they are free to choose their method of fasting as per their choice and capacity.
    a. Without water
    b. Only water
    c. Only fruits
    d. One simple meal- usually without grains.
    This should be clarified before starting the fast.
  3. Breaking the Fast (Day After Ekadashi): The fasting is broken after sunrise on the day of the following Ekadashi.

Types of Ekadashi Fasting

Sometimes, Ekadashi fasting falls on two consecutive days. Different practices are followed based on personal or family traditions:

  • Smartha Tradition: The one having family responsibilities generally fast on the first day.
  • Vaishnava Tradition: The second day is preferred by Vaishnavas, widows, or those who seek Moksha (spiritual liberation).
  • Staunch Devotees: Some devotees fast on both days to enhance their devotion to Lord Vishnu.

Important Note: Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting days may fall a day after the Smartha fasting day.

Ekadashi Dates in 2024

Ekadashi is an auspicious day for many Hindus, occurring twice a month during the lunar cycle. Below is a list of all the Ekadashi days in 2024 with the Ekadashi name, lunar phase (Krishna or Shukla), month, and start and end times.

EkadashiDateDayLunar PhaseHindu MonthStart TimeEnd Time
Saphala EkadashiJanuary 7, 2024SundayKrishnaPausha12:41 AM, Jan 0712:46 AM, Jan 08
Pausha Putrada EkadashiJanuary 21, 2024SundayShuklaPausha07:26 PM, Jan 2007:26 PM, Jan 21
Shattila EkadashiFebruary 6, 2024TuesdayKrishnaMagha05:24 PM, Feb 0504:07 PM, Feb 06
Jaya EkadashiFebruary 20, 2024TuesdayShuklaMagha08:49 AM, Feb 1909:55 AM, Feb 20
Vijaya EkadashiMarch 6, 2024WednesdayKrishnaPhalguna06:30 AM, Mar 0604:13 AM, Mar 07
Vaishnava Vijaya EkadashiMarch 7, 2024ThursdayKrishnaPhalguna06:30 AM, Mar 0604:13 AM, Mar 07
Amalaki EkadashiMarch 20, 2024WednesdayShuklaPhalguna12:21 AM, Mar 2002:22 AM, Mar 21
Papmochani EkadashiApril 5, 2024FridayKrishnaChaitra04:14 PM, Apr 0401:28 PM, Apr 05
Kamada EkadashiApril 19, 2024FridayShuklaChaitra05:31 PM, Apr 1808:04 PM, Apr 19
Varuthini EkadashiMay 4, 2024SaturdayKrishnaVaishakha11:24 PM, May 0308:38 PM, May 04
Mohini EkadashiMay 19, 2024SundayShuklaVaishakha11:22 AM, May 1801:50 PM, May 19
Apara EkadashiJune 2, 2024SundayKrishnaJyeshtha05:04 AM, Jun 0202:41 AM, Jun 03
Vaishnava Apara EkadashiJune 3, 2024MondayKrishnaJyeshtha05:04 AM, Jun 0202:41 AM, Jun 03
Nirjala EkadashiJune 18, 2024TuesdayShuklaJyeshtha04:43 AM, Jun 1706:24 AM, Jun 18
Yogini EkadashiJuly 2, 2024TuesdayKrishnaAshadha10:26 AM, Jul 0108:42 AM, Jul 02
Devshayani EkadashiJuly 17, 2024WednesdayShuklaAshadha08:33 PM, Jul 1609:02 PM, Jul 17
Kamika EkadashiJuly 31, 2024WednesdayKrishnaShravana04:44 PM, Jul 3003:55 PM, Jul 31
Shravana Putrada EkadashiAugust 16, 2024FridayShuklaShravana10:26 AM, Aug 1509:39 AM, Aug 16
Aja EkadashiAugust 29, 2024ThursdayKrishnaBhadrapada01:19 AM, Aug 2901:37 AM, Aug 30
Parsva EkadashiSeptember 14, 2024SaturdayShuklaBhadrapada10:30 PM, Sep 1308:41 PM, Sep 14
Indira EkadashiSeptember 28, 2024SaturdayKrishnaAshwina01:20 PM, Sep 2702:49 PM, Sep 28
Papankusha EkadashiOctober 13, 2024SundayShuklaAshwina09:08 AM, Oct 1306:41 AM, Oct 14
Vaishnava Papankusha EkadashiOctober 14, 2024MondayShuklaAshwina09:08 AM, Oct 1306:41 AM, Oct 14
Rama EkadashiOctober 28, 2024MondayKrishnaKartika05:23 AM, Oct 2707:50 AM, Oct 28
Devutthana EkadashiNovember 12, 2024TuesdayShuklaKartika06:46 PM, Nov 1104:04 PM, Nov 12
Utpanna EkadashiNovember 26, 2024TuesdayKrishnaMargashirsha01:01 AM, Nov 2603:47 AM, Nov 27
Vaishnava Utpanna EkadashiNovember 27, 2024WednesdayKrishnaMargashirsha01:01 AM, Nov 2603:47 AM, Nov 27
Mokshada EkadashiDecember 11, 2024WednesdayShuklaMargashirsha03:42 AM, Dec 1101:09 AM, Dec 12
Saphala EkadashiDecember 26, 2024ThursdayKrishnaPausha11:52 PM, Dec 2511:12 PM, Dec 26

This table provides an overview of each Ekadashi day in 2024, with the corresponding start and end times for your reference.

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