Ekadashi Dates 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 12-Jan-2022 04:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Jan-2022 07:34 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 28.0°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 28-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 28-Jan-2022 02:17 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Jan-2022 11:36 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 13.7°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 11-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 11-Feb-2022 01:53 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Feb-2022 04:29 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 28.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 26-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 26-Feb-2022 10:40 AM Saturday
Ends: 27-Feb-2022 08:13 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 13.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 13-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2022 10:23 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Mar-2022 12:07 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Gemini 28.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 27-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 27-Mar-2022 06:04 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Mar-2022 04:15 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 12.6°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 12-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 12-Apr-2022 04:31 AM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Apr-2022 05:03 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Cancer 27.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 26-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 26-Apr-2022 01:38 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Apr-2022 12:48 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 11.4°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 11-May-2022 |
Begins: 11-May-2022 07:32 PM Wednesday
Ends: 12-May-2022 06:53 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 26.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 25-May-2022 |
Begins: 25-May-2022 10:33 AM Wednesday
Ends: 26-May-2022 10:54 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 9.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 10-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 10-Jun-2022 07:27 AM Friday
Ends: 11-Jun-2022 05:47 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 25.0°
Chitra (Pada 1)
|
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| 23-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 23-Jun-2022 09:42 PM Thursday
Ends: 24-Jun-2022 11:13 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 8.0°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 09-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 09-Jul-2022 04:40 PM Saturday
Ends: 10-Jul-2022 02:15 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Libra 23.1°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 23-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 23-Jul-2022 11:28 AM Saturday
Ends: 24-Jul-2022 01:46 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 6.2°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 07-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2022 11:52 PM Sunday
Ends: 08-Aug-2022 09:02 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 21.0°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 22-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2022 03:36 AM Monday
Ends: 23-Aug-2022 06:07 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 4.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
|
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| 06-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 06-Sep-2022 05:55 AM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Sep-2022 03:06 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 19.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 20-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2022 09:27 PM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Sep-2022 11:35 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Cancer 3.5°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 05-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2022 12:01 PM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Oct-2022 09:42 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 17.8°
Shravana (Pada 3)
|
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| 20-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2022 04:05 PM Thursday
Ends: 21-Oct-2022 05:23 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 2.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
|
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| 03-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 03-Nov-2022 07:31 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Nov-2022 06:09 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 16.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
|
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| 19-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 19-Nov-2022 10:30 AM Saturday
Ends: 20-Nov-2022 10:42 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 2.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
|
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| 03-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2022 05:40 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Dec-2022 05:36 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 16.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 19-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 19-Dec-2022 03:32 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Dec-2022 02:33 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 2.8°
Chitra (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.