Amalaki Ekadashi 2021

Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadasi day in Falgun Month. In 2021, Amalaki Ekadashi date is March 25.

Amalaki means the Indian Gooseberry tree (botanical name – Phyllanthus emblica). On this Ekadashi day, Amalaki tree is worshipped.  Amla tree is believed as Lord Vishnu and Tulsi as Goddess Lakshmi.

The legend or Amalaki Ekadasi vrat katha is mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana as a conversation between Vasista Muni and King Mandhata. The story is associated with King Chitraratha.

This Ekadashi is also referred to as Rangbhari Ekadashi. In Varanasi, Rangbhari Ekadasi is celebrated with utmost gusto.

The next Ekadashi is Papamochani Ekadashi or Papavimochani Ekadasi (Chaitra Krishna Ekadasi / Falgun Krishna Ekadashi).

Panchang, 25 March 2021

Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 6:19 AM

Suryastamayam (Sunset) : 6:35 PM

Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 2:59 PM

Chandrastamayam (Moonset) : 4:51 AM, Mar 26

Today’s Panchangam:

Tithi : Ekadashi upto 09:47 AM Dwadashi

Nakshatra : Ashlesha upto 10:49 PM Magha

Yoga : Sukarman upto 10:04 AM Dhriti

Karana : Vishti upto 09:47 AM Bava upto 09:10 PM Balava

Paksha : Shukla Paksha

Weekday : Guruvara (Thursday)

Samvat:

Shaka Samvat : 1942 Sharvari

Chandramasa : Phalguna – Purnimanta ; Phalguna – Amavasyanta

Vikram Samvat : 2077 Pramadi

Gujarati Samvat : 2077 Paridhavi

Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings):

Abhijit Muhurat : 12:03 PM to 12:52 PM

Amrit Kalam (Amrutha Kalam) : 9:15 PM to 10:49 PM

Time to Avoid:

Rahu Kalam : 1:59 PM to 03:31 PM

Yamaganda Kalam : 6:19 AM to 07:51 AM

Gulikai Kalam (Kuligai Timings) : 9:23 AM to 10:55 AM

Dur Muhurtam : 10:25 AM to 11:14 AM 03:19 PM to 04:08 PM

Varjyam : 11:48 AM to 01:22 PM

Amalaki Ekadashi in Previous years

In 2020, Amalaki Ekadashi date is March 6.

In 2019, Amalaki Ekadashi date was March 17.

In 2018, Amalaki Ekadashi date was February 26.

In 2016, Amalaki Ekadashi date was March 18 | March 19.

In 2015, Amalaki Ekadashi date was March 1.

In 2014, Amalaki Ekadashi date was March 12, Wednesday.

In 2013, Amalaki Ekadashi date was March 23, Saturday.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2012 date was March 4, 2012.