Vaikunta Ekadasi 2017

Vaikunta Ekadasi, also referred to as Mukkoti Ekadasi, Swargavathil Ekadasi, is the highly meritorious Ekadasi vratham observed in South India. In 2017, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is 9 January and 29 December 2017. Vaikunta Ekadasi falls on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in Dhanurmasam. Vaikunta Ekadasi is the only day when devotees can have Uttara […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi 2016

Vaikunta Ekadasi is observed on Ekadasi in Shukla Paksha of Dhanurmasam as per the Vaishnava sampradaya followed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In 2016, there is no Vaikunta Ekadasi as there is no Shukla Paksha Ekadasi of Dhanurmasam in this year. Vaikunta Ekadasi has great significance for Vaishnava sect of Hindus who consider […]

13 August 2012, Aja Ekadasi, Annada Ekadashi

Today, 13 August 2012 is Ajaa Ekadashi (Annada Ekadasi / Ananda Ekadasi). It falls on Krishna Paksha Ekadasi in Bhadrapad month as per North Indian Hindi calendar & in Shravan month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. In 2012, it falls in Adhik Bhadrapada Maas in North India. Ajaa Ekadasi vrat katha or […]

12 May 2022, Mohini Ekadashi

12 May 2022 is Mohini Ekadashi Vrata (Lakshminarayan Ekadasi). It falls in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh Month as per all North Indian Hindi calendars, Kannada & Telugu calendars. In Tamil traditional calendar, it falls on Vaikasi masam and in Malayalam calendar it falls on Edava month and during Jyeshto mash in Bengali calendar. Ekadasi begins […]

Kamada Ekadasi Vrat, 3 April 2012

Today, 3 April 2012 is Kamada Ekadasi. Kamada Ekadasi is an auspicious Ekadasi vrata and the first Ekadasi in Hindu New Year. It is highly meritorious as it even wipes out the sin of Brahma Hatya (Brahma Hatya dosham). Kamada Ekadasi vrat katha or the story is mentioned in the Varaha Purana as a conversation […]

18 March 2023, Papamochani Ekadasi

18 March 2023 is Ekadasi Vrat. It is Papamochani Ekadasi (Papavimochani Ekadashi). It falls in Krishna Paksha of Chaitra Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. It coincides with Krishna Paksha ekadashi in Falgun Month in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu Calendars. Papamochani Ekadasi Vrat Katha or the story of this Ekadasi is mentioned in […]

4 March 2012, Ekadasi Vrat

Today, 4 March 2012 is Ekadasi vrat. It is Amalaki Ekadasi, Rangbhari Ekadasi or Amla Ekadasi. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Phalgun Month. Ekadasi begins at 10.29 PM on 3 March and ends at 10.30 PM on 4 March. In Varanasi, Mathura Vrindavan and some other parts of Uttar Pradesh and North India, this […]

3 February 2012 – Bhishma Ekadasi, Jaya Ekadashi, Bhoumi Ekadasi

Today, 3 February 2012 is Bhishma Ekadasi. Bhishma Ekadasi or Jaya Ekadashi or Bhoumi Ekadasi is observed on the eleventh day in Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Magh month. It is believed on this day Bhishma Pitamaha reveled the Vishnu Sahasranama stotram to Pandavas, hence it is also celebrated as Vishnu Sahasranama Jayanti. Ekadashi starts […]

9 August 2011, Putrada Ekadasi

Today, 9 August 2011 is Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra Ekadasi / Pavitropana Ekadasi). It is one of the meritorious Ekadasi vrata as it falls in Shravan Month which is the favorite month for both: Lord Vishnu & Goddess Lakshmi. Jhulan Yatra or Jhoola festival begins on this day in many temples dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna […]

Vijaya Ekadasi or Kalyana Ekadasi – 28 February 2011

Vijaya Ekadasi, also known as Kalyana Ekadasi, is an auspicious Ekadasi vrata observed on Krishna Paksha in Falgun month in North Indian Hindi calendar and in Magh month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada calendars. In 2011, Vijaya Ekadasi date is 28 February 2011, Monday (today). Ekadashi begins on 27 February at 5.15 pm […]

Saphala Ekadasi Vrat Katha, Story, Legend

Saphala Ekadasi vrat falls in Krishna Paksha of Paush Month in North Indian calendars and in Margashirsha Month of Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Here is the story of Saphala Ekadasi Vrat… Once there lived a great and powerful king by the name of Mahishmatha. He had four sons. The eldest was called Lumpaka. […]

Ekadashi in December 2010 – Ekadasi Vrata December 2010 dates

Ekadashi fasting or Vrats in December 2010 are most auspicious and most celebrated Ekadasi vrata. The first Ekadasi vrat in December 2010 is Uthpanna Ekadasi or Uthpatti Ekadashi (1 December 2010) and the second one is Mokshada Ekadashi (17 December 2010). Utpatti Ekadasi is the first Ekadasi vrat which is associated with the legend of […]

Ekadashi in November 2010 – Ekadasi vrata dates in November 2010

Both the Ekadashi vrat in November 2010 are most auspicious fasting dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi November 2010 dates are – November 2 and November 17. Rama Ekadashi is observed on November 2nd 2010 which comes just 3 days before Diwali. Dev Utthana Ekadashi or Prabhodini Ekadasi 2010 date is November 17. Rama Ekadashi falls […]

Ekadasi October 2010 dates – Indira Ekadashi 2010 and Pasankusa Ekadasi 2010

Ekadasi vrat, the most meritorious vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is observed on every Eakdashi in each Paksha in Hindu month. Ekadashi October 2010 dates are – October 4th and October 18. Indira Ekadashi 2010 date is October 4th and Pasankusa Ekadasi 2010 date is October 18th. Indira Ekadasi falls on Bahula (Krishna) paksha Ekadashi […]

Ekadashi in August 2010 – Ekadasi Vrat or Ekadashi fasting in August 2010

Ekadashi, the most important vrat or fasting dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is observed with utmost devotion in both Vaishnava (Bhagvat) sect and Smartha sect of Hindus. In August 2010, Ekadashi dates are – August 6 and August 20. Kamika Ekadasi 2010 date is August 6 and Pavitra Ekadashi or Putrada Ekadashi 2010 date is August […]

July 2010 Ekadashi dates – Ekadasi Vrat in July 2010

Ekadashi is the most observed Vrat or fasting dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that those who observe Ekadashi fasting would obtain salvation (Moksha) after their death. In July 2010, Ekadashi dates are – July 8th and July 21st. Both these Ekadasi fasting days fall in Ashad maas as per North Indian Hindi calendars […]