Apara Ekadashi in 2023 | Achala Ekadashi

Apara Ekadashi or Achala Ekadasi, is an important Ekadasi vrata observed in Jyeshta month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2023, Apara Ekadasi date is May 15.

This is also known as Vaishakh Vadi Ekadasi (Ekadashi that falls in Krishna paksh in Vaishakh Month).

Apara Ekadasi vrat katha, legend, importance, and spiritual significance were mentioned in the Puranas as a conversation between Lord Sri Krishna and Yudhistira.

Apara Ekadasi mahatyam was mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana. Observance of Apara Ekadashi or Achala Ekadasi fasting cleanses all sins of the performer and makes him/ her free from all the bonds of the life.

Once upon a time Lord Krishna was queried by Kind Yudhisthira about the importance of Apara Ekadasi and how the sacred name sprouted in the month of Jyestha? Elated at being asked, Lord Krishna elucidated the importance of Apara Ekadasi to King Yudhisthira.

Read full story of Apara Ekadashi (Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha).

Panchangam, Apara Ekadashi – 26 May 2022

Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 05:25 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 06:49 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 03:18 AM, May 27
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 03:18 PM

Today’s Panchangam:

Tithi : Ekadashi upto 10:54 AM Dwadashi
Nakshatra : Revati upto 12:39 AM, May 27 Ashwini
Yoga : Ayushmana upto 10:15 PM. Saubhagya.
Karana : Balava upto 10:54 AM. Kaulava upto 11:17 PM. Taitila.
Weekday : Guruwara.
Paksha : Krishna Paksha

Samvat:

Shaka Samvat : 1944 Shubhakrit
Chandramasa : Jyeshtha – Purnimanta Vaishakha – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2079 Rakshasa
Gujarati Samvat : 2078 Pramadi

Shubh Muhurat:

Abhijit : 11:41 AM to 12:34 PM
Amrit Kalam : 10:07 PM to 11:48 PM

Time to avoid:

Rahu Kalam : 01:48 PM to 03:28 PM
Yamaganda : 05:25 AM to 07:06 AM
Gulikai Kalam : 08:46 AM to 10:27 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 09:53 AM to 10:47 AM 03:15 PM to 04:09 PM
Varjyam : 11:59 AM to 01:40 PM

Apara Ekadashi in Previous Years

In 2022, Apara Ekadasi date is May 26.

In 2021, Apara Ekadasi date is June 6.

In 2020, Apara Ekadasi date is May 18.

In 2019, Apara Ekadasi date was May 30.

In 2018, Apara Ekadasi date was May 11.

In 2017, Apara Ekadasi date was May 22.

In 2016, Apara Ekadasi date was June 1.

In 2015, Apara Ekadasi date was May 14.

In 2014, Apara Ekadasi date was May 24.

In 2013, Apara Ekadasi date was June 4.

In 2012, Apara Ekadasi date was May 16.