Ekadashi Dates 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Jan-2021 |
Begins: 08-Jan-2021 09:40 PM Friday
Ends: 09-Jan-2021 07:17 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 24.4°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 23-Jan-2021 |
Begins: 23-Jan-2021 08:57 PM Saturday
Ends: 24-Jan-2021 10:59 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 9.7°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 07-Feb-2021 |
Begins: 07-Feb-2021 06:26 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-Feb-2021 04:48 AM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 24.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 22-Feb-2021 |
Begins: 22-Feb-2021 05:17 PM Monday
Ends: 23-Feb-2021 06:06 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 9.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 08-Mar-2021 |
Begins: 08-Mar-2021 03:45 PM Monday
Ends: 09-Mar-2021 03:02 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 23.9°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 24-Mar-2021 |
Begins: 24-Mar-2021 10:25 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Mar-2021 09:48 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 9.6°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 07-Apr-2021 |
Begins: 07-Apr-2021 02:10 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Apr-2021 02:29 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 23.1°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 22-Apr-2021 |
Begins: 22-Apr-2021 11:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Apr-2021 09:49 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Leo 8.7°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 06-May-2021 |
Begins: 06-May-2021 02:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 07-May-2021 03:32 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 21.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 22-May-2021 |
Begins: 22-May-2021 09:17 AM Saturday
Ends: 23-May-2021 06:44 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 7.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 05-Jun-2021 |
Begins: 05-Jun-2021 04:08 AM Saturday
Ends: 06-Jun-2021 06:20 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 20.3°
Revati (Pada 2)
|
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| 20-Jun-2021 |
Begins: 20-Jun-2021 04:22 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Jun-2021 01:33 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 5.2°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 04-Jul-2021 |
Begins: 04-Jul-2021 07:56 PM Sunday
Ends: 05-Jul-2021 10:31 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 18.7°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 19-Jul-2021 |
Begins: 19-Jul-2021 10:01 PM Monday
Ends: 20-Jul-2021 07:18 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 3.0°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 03-Aug-2021 |
Begins: 03-Aug-2021 01:00 PM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Aug-2021 03:18 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 17.0°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 18-Aug-2021 |
Begins: 18-Aug-2021 03:22 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Aug-2021 01:07 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 1.0°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 02-Sep-2021 |
Begins: 02-Sep-2021 06:22 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Sep-2021 07:44 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 15.6°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 16-Sep-2021 |
Begins: 16-Sep-2021 09:37 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Sep-2021 08:09 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 29.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 01-Oct-2021 |
Begins: 01-Oct-2021 11:04 PM Friday
Ends: 02-Oct-2021 11:11 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 14.6°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 15-Oct-2021 |
Begins: 15-Oct-2021 06:03 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Oct-2021 05:39 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 28.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 31-Oct-2021 |
Begins: 31-Oct-2021 02:28 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Nov-2021 01:22 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 14.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 14-Nov-2021 |
Begins: 14-Nov-2021 05:49 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Nov-2021 06:41 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 27.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 30-Nov-2021 |
Begins: 30-Nov-2021 04:14 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Dec-2021 02:14 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 13.8°
Hasta (Pada 2)
|
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| 13-Dec-2021 |
Begins: 13-Dec-2021 09:34 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Dec-2021 11:37 PM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 27.7°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 29-Dec-2021 |
Begins: 29-Dec-2021 04:13 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Dec-2021 01:41 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 13.7°
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.