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:
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
Ekadashi | Date | Day | Lunar Phase | Hindu Month | Start Time | End Time |
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Saphala Ekadashi | January 7, 2024 | Sunday | Krishna | Pausha | 12:41 AM, Jan 07 | 12:46 AM, Jan 08 |
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | January 21, 2024 | Sunday | Shukla | Pausha | 07:26 PM, Jan 20 | 07:26 PM, Jan 21 |
Shattila Ekadashi | February 6, 2024 | Tuesday | Krishna | Magha | 05:24 PM, Feb 05 | 04:07 PM, Feb 06 |
Jaya Ekadashi | February 20, 2024 | Tuesday | Shukla | Magha | 08:49 AM, Feb 19 | 09:55 AM, Feb 20 |
Vijaya Ekadashi | March 6, 2024 | Wednesday | Krishna | Phalguna | 06:30 AM, Mar 06 | 04:13 AM, Mar 07 |
Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadashi | March 7, 2024 | Thursday | Krishna | Phalguna | 06:30 AM, Mar 06 | 04:13 AM, Mar 07 |
Amalaki Ekadashi | March 20, 2024 | Wednesday | Shukla | Phalguna | 12:21 AM, Mar 20 | 02:22 AM, Mar 21 |
Papmochani Ekadashi | April 5, 2024 | Friday | Krishna | Chaitra | 04:14 PM, Apr 04 | 01:28 PM, Apr 05 |
Kamada Ekadashi | April 19, 2024 | Friday | Shukla | Chaitra | 05:31 PM, Apr 18 | 08:04 PM, Apr 19 |
Varuthini Ekadashi | May 4, 2024 | Saturday | Krishna | Vaishakha | 11:24 PM, May 03 | 08:38 PM, May 04 |
Mohini Ekadashi | May 19, 2024 | Sunday | Shukla | Vaishakha | 11:22 AM, May 18 | 01:50 PM, May 19 |
Apara Ekadashi | June 2, 2024 | Sunday | Krishna | Jyeshtha | 05:04 AM, Jun 02 | 02:41 AM, Jun 03 |
Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi | June 3, 2024 | Monday | Krishna | Jyeshtha | 05:04 AM, Jun 02 | 02:41 AM, Jun 03 |
Nirjala Ekadashi | June 18, 2024 | Tuesday | Shukla | Jyeshtha | 04:43 AM, Jun 17 | 06:24 AM, Jun 18 |
Yogini Ekadashi | July 2, 2024 | Tuesday | Krishna | Ashadha | 10:26 AM, Jul 01 | 08:42 AM, Jul 02 |
Devshayani Ekadashi | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Shukla | Ashadha | 08:33 PM, Jul 16 | 09:02 PM, Jul 17 |
Kamika Ekadashi | July 31, 2024 | Wednesday | Krishna | Shravana | 04:44 PM, Jul 30 | 03:55 PM, Jul 31 |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 16, 2024 | Friday | Shukla | Shravana | 10:26 AM, Aug 15 | 09:39 AM, Aug 16 |
Aja Ekadashi | August 29, 2024 | Thursday | Krishna | Bhadrapada | 01:19 AM, Aug 29 | 01:37 AM, Aug 30 |
Parsva Ekadashi | September 14, 2024 | Saturday | Shukla | Bhadrapada | 10:30 PM, Sep 13 | 08:41 PM, Sep 14 |
Indira Ekadashi | September 28, 2024 | Saturday | Krishna | Ashwina | 01:20 PM, Sep 27 | 02:49 PM, Sep 28 |
Papankusha Ekadashi | October 13, 2024 | Sunday | Shukla | Ashwina | 09:08 AM, Oct 13 | 06:41 AM, Oct 14 |
Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024 | Monday | Shukla | Ashwina | 09:08 AM, Oct 13 | 06:41 AM, Oct 14 |
Rama Ekadashi | October 28, 2024 | Monday | Krishna | Kartika | 05:23 AM, Oct 27 | 07:50 AM, Oct 28 |
Devutthana Ekadashi | November 12, 2024 | Tuesday | Shukla | Kartika | 06:46 PM, Nov 11 | 04:04 PM, Nov 12 |
Utpanna Ekadashi | November 26, 2024 | Tuesday | Krishna | Margashirsha | 01:01 AM, Nov 26 | 03:47 AM, Nov 27 |
Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi | November 27, 2024 | Wednesday | Krishna | Margashirsha | 01:01 AM, Nov 26 | 03:47 AM, Nov 27 |
Mokshada Ekadashi | December 11, 2024 | Wednesday | Shukla | Margashirsha | 03:42 AM, Dec 11 | 01:09 AM, Dec 12 |
Saphala Ekadashi | December 26, 2024 | Thursday | Krishna | Pausha | 11:52 PM, Dec 25 | 11:12 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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