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Ekadashi Dates 2027

All 25 Ekadashi dates for 2027 - Shukla and Krishna Paksha Ekadashis with names.

Ekadashi 2027
Shukla Paksha Krishna Paksha
#DateDayEkadashi NamePakshaStatus
1 03 Jan 2027 Sun Shattila Ekadashi Krishna 215d
2 18 Jan 2027 Mon Jaya Ekadashi ★ Major Shukla 230d
3 01 Feb 2027 Mon Vijaya Ekadashi Krishna 244d
4 16 Feb 2027 Tue Amalaki Ekadashi Shukla 259d
5 03 Mar 2027 Wed Papamochani Ekadashi Krishna 274d
6 17 Mar 2027 Wed Kamada Ekadashi Shukla 288d
7 01 Apr 2027 Thu Varuthini Ekadashi Krishna 303d
8 16 Apr 2027 Fri Mohini Ekadashi Shukla 318d
9 01 May 2027 Sat Apara Ekadashi Krishna 333d
10 15 May 2027 Sat Nirjala Ekadashi ★ Major Shukla 347d
11 30 May 2027 Sun Yogini Ekadashi Krishna 362d
12 14 Jun 2027 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi ★ Major Shukla 377d
13 29 Jun 2027 Tue Kamika Ekadashi Krishna 392d
14 14 Jul 2027 Wed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Shukla 407d
15 28 Jul 2027 Wed Aja Ekadashi Krishna 421d
16 12 Aug 2027 Thu Parsva Ekadashi Shukla 436d
17 26 Aug 2027 Thu Indira Ekadashi Krishna 450d
18 10 Sep 2027 Fri Papankusha Ekadashi Shukla 465d
19 25 Sep 2027 Sat Rama Ekadashi Krishna 480d
20 10 Oct 2027 Sun Prabodhini Ekadashi Shukla 495d
21 25 Oct 2027 Mon Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna 510d
22 08 Nov 2027 Mon Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla 524d
23 23 Nov 2027 Tue Saphala Ekadashi Krishna 539d
24 08 Dec 2027 Wed Pausha Putrada Ekadashi ★ Major Shukla 554d
25 23 Dec 2027 Thu Shattila Ekadashi Krishna 569d
About Ekadashi

Ekadashi is the 11th day of each lunar fortnight. There are 24 Ekadashis per year (2 per month) - one in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and one in Krishna Paksha (waning moon).

Fasting on Ekadashi is believed to cleanse sins and advance spiritual progress. Devotees refrain from grains and beans.

Major Ekadashis
  • Nirjala - waterless fast (June)
  • Devshayani - Vishnu sleeps (July)
  • Prabodhini - Vishnu wakes (Nov)
  • Vaikunta Ekadashi - moksha gate (Dec)
  • Jaya Ekadashi - war victory (Feb)

Ekadashi Dates - The Sacred Eleventh Day

Ekadashi is the eleventh (ekadasha in Sanskrit) day of each fortnight in the Hindu lunar calendar. Since the lunar month has two fortnights - the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) - there are two Ekadashi days per month, yielding approximately 24 Ekadashis per year (25 in some years with an intercalary month). Observing Ekadashi through fasting and prayer is considered one of the most meritorious practices in Vaishnavism, endorsed extensively in the Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, and Vishnu Purana.

The Most Significant Ekadashis

Among the 24 annual Ekadashis, certain days hold exceptional importance. Nirjala Ekadashi (June) is the most rigorous - observed without water (nirjala) and believed to confer the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi) marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four-month rest period of Lord Vishnu. Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi) marks his awakening. Vaikunta Ekadashi, observed in Margashirsha, draws millions to Vaishnava temples across South India - Tirupati Balaji temple alone sees over 1 lakh pilgrims on this single day.

Fasting Practices and Indian Culture

An estimated 50-80 million Hindus observe Ekadashi fasts regularly, particularly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and among Vaishnava communities across India. The fast involves abstaining from grains, cereals, and pulses - allowed foods include fruits, milk, rock salt, and certain vegetables. This calendar lists exact Ekadashi dates for 2024, 2025, and 2026 with regional name variants, helping devotees plan their observances in advance.

Ekadashi Questions

Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day of each fortnight. There are 24 Ekadashis per year - one in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and one in Krishna Paksha (waning) every month. Fasting is believed to cleanse sins and advance spiritual progress. Devotees avoid grains and beans.

Nirjala Ekadashi (June) is the most rigorous - fasting without even water. Vaikunta Ekadashi (December) is the most auspicious for Vaishnavas, believed to open the gates of Vaikunta. Prabodhini Ekadashi marks Vishnu awakening from four months of Yoga Nidra.

Allowed: fruits, milk, curd, sabudana (tapioca), sendha namak (rock salt), potatoes, and nuts. Avoided: all grains (rice, wheat), lentils, and regular salt. A full nirjala fast (no food or water) is observed on Nirjala Ekadashi.

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla) is when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep (Yoga Nidra) for four months - the Chaturmaas period. Auspicious activities like weddings and housewarming are traditionally avoided during this period.

The fast is broken on Dwadashi (12th day) in a specific window called Parana - after sunrise but before the Dwadashi tithi ends. Check your local panchang for the exact Parana start and end times.