Ekadashi Dates 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 06-Jan-2020 03:08 AM Monday
Ends: 07-Jan-2020 04:03 AM Tuesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 20.9°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 20-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2020 02:51 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Jan-2020 02:06 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 5.1°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 04-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 04-Feb-2020 09:51 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Feb-2020 09:32 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 21.2°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 18-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 18-Feb-2020 02:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Feb-2020 03:02 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 5.0°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 05-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2020 01:20 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Mar-2020 11:48 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Gemini 21.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 19-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 19-Mar-2020 04:27 AM Thursday
Ends: 20-Mar-2020 06:00 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 4.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 04-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2020 12:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Apr-2020 10:31 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 20.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 17-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 17-Apr-2020 08:04 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Apr-2020 10:18 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 3.9°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 03-May-2020 |
Begins: 03-May-2020 09:10 AM Sunday
Ends: 04-May-2020 06:14 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 19.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 17-May-2020 |
Begins: 17-May-2020 12:43 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-May-2020 03:09 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 2.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 01-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 01-Jun-2020 02:58 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Jun-2020 12:06 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 17.2°
Hasta (Pada 3)
|
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| 16-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 16-Jun-2020 05:41 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Jun-2020 07:51 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 1.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
|
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| 30-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 30-Jun-2020 07:50 PM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Jul-2020 05:30 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Libra 15.1°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 15-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 15-Jul-2020 10:20 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Jul-2020 11:45 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 29.5°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 30-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 30-Jul-2020 01:17 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jul-2020 11:51 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 13.0°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 14-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2020 02:02 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Aug-2020 02:20 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Taurus 27.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 28-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 28-Aug-2020 08:39 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Aug-2020 08:19 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 11.1°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 13-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2020 04:14 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Sep-2020 03:17 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 26.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 26-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 26-Sep-2020 07:01 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Sep-2020 07:48 PM Sunday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 9.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 12-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2020 04:39 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Oct-2020 02:36 PM Tuesday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 25.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 26-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 26-Oct-2020 09:01 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Oct-2020 10:48 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 9.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 11-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2020 03:23 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Nov-2020 12:41 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 24.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 25-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 25-Nov-2020 02:43 AM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Nov-2020 05:12 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Pisces 8.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 10-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2020 12:52 PM Thursday
Ends: 11-Dec-2020 10:04 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 24.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 24-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 24-Dec-2020 11:18 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Dec-2020 01:56 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 9.2°
Ashwini (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.