Krishna vishwaroopam vishnu
Ekadashi Vrat is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu Puja. Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day of every fortnight of the Hindu month (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha).
Some Ekadashi vratas are differed by a day for Smartha, Vaishnava and Gauna sect of Hindus. Smarta people observe Ekadashi on the day during which Ekadasi starts and Vaishnava and Gauna sect of people observe it on the next day.
As ‘Ekadashi’ or the eleventh day of any month is stated to be a special day for worship of Vishnu, observance of of ‘Upavas’ (Fasting), Puja and Vrata are stated to be of significance to qualify for the nullification of sins and a stepping stone for attaining ‘Vaikuntha’. In fact the advantage of performing Vrata in full faith and devotion is stated to reap the fruits of Ashwamedha Yagna and Rajasuya Yagna, besides avoiding ‘Yama Darshana’ or the need for the visits of hell.
With no exaggeration,observance the Ekadasha Vrata is said to be superior than the bathings in the Sacred Rivers/ Kshetras like Ganga, Kashi, Pushkar, Kukukshetra, Narmada, Devika, Yamuna, Chandrabhaga etc. Rukmanga Katha mentions all the merits of Ekadashi Vrat.
Ekadashi Foods – Food items to consume on Ekadashi Vrata.. what are the various food items to eat on Ekadashi vrata? Clean ingredients means those item that are only used on Ekadashi days and not on any other day, these items are clean salt, clean sugar and clean oil. It is highly advised to keep these items in separate containers in the kitchen. Check about Ekadashi Foods in detail..
The story of Sage Durvasa and the King Ambarisha tells the importance of Ekadashi Vrat Paaran (Ekadashi fast breaking) on Dwadashi day. The story also tells the Mahatmya of Durvasa Muni…
Here is the schedule of Ekadashi Vrat in 2023
Monday, 2 January 2023 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Mukkoti Ekadashi | Swargavathil Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Poush Month
Wednesday, 18 January 2023 – Shattila Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Magh Month / Poush Month.
Wednesday, 1 February 2023 – Jaya Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Magh Month.
Thursday, 16 February 2023 – Vijaya Ekadashi – Smarta Vijaya Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Falgun Month / Magh Month.
Friday, 17 February 2023 – Vijaya Ekadashi – Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadashi, Bhagwat Vijaya Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Falgun Month / Magh Month.
Friday, 3 March 2023 – Amalaki Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Phalgun Month.
Saturday, 18 March 2023 – Papmochani Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Chaitra Month / Phalgun Month.
Saturday, 1 April 2023 – Kamada Ekadashi (Smarta Ekadashi) – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Chaitra Month.
Sunday, 2 April 2023 – Kamada Ekadashi (Vaishnava Ekadashi, Bhagwat Ekadashi) – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Chaitra Month.
Sunday, 16 April 2023 – Varuthini Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Vaishakh Month / Chaitra Month
Monday, 1 May 2023 – Mohini Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Vaishakh Month.
Monday, 15 May 2023 – Apara Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Jyeshta Month / Vaishakh Month
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 – Nirjala Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Jyeshta Month
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 – Yogini Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Ashada Month / Jyeshta Month.
Thursday, 29 June 2023 – Devshayani Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashad Month.
Thursday, 13 July 2023 – Kamika Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Shravan Month / Ashad Month
Saturday, 29 July 2023 – Padmini Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Adhik Shravan Month – Adhik Maas Ekadashi.
Saturday, 12 August 2023 – Parama Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Adhik Shravan Month – Adhik Maas Ekadashi
Sunday, 27 August 2023 – Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Shravan Month
Sunday, 10 September 2023 – Aja Ekadashi (Smarta Ekadashi) – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Bhadrapad Month / Shravan Month
Monday, 25 September 2023 – Parsva Parivartini Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Bhadrapad Month
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 – Vaishnava Parsva Parivartini Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Bhadrapada Month
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 – Indira Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Ashwin Month / Bhadrapad Month
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 – Papankusha Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashwin Month
Thursday, 9 November 2023 – Rama Ekadashi – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Kartik Month / Ashwin Month
Thursday, 23 November 2023 – Devutthana Ekadashi – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Kartik Month
Friday, 8 December 2023 – Utpanna Ekadashi (Smarta Ekadashi) – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Margashirsha Month / Kartik Month
Saturday, 9 December 2023 – Utpanna Ekadashi (Vaishnav Ekadashi, Bhagvat Ekadashi) – Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Margashirsha Month / Kartik Month
Friday, 22 December 2023 – Mokshada Ekadashi (Smarta Mokshada Ekadashi) – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Margashirsha Month – Guruvayur Ekadashi
Saturday, 23 December 2023 – Mokshada Ekadashi (Vaishnav, Bhagvat Mokshada Ekadashi) – Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Margashirsha Month – Guruvayur Ekadashi
Thank u so much for this information…Gob Bless
6 December 2011 – Mokshada Ekadashi / Mukkoti Ekadasi / Vaikunta Ekadasi
The above information is incorrect, Vaikuntha Ekadasi does not fall on 6 December 2011, infact it falls in early January 2012.
Please correct the information.
Good to know these days of fasting. Really useful info ! Thanks for the mention.
thanks, good to know the dates and the names of the ekadashis, especially for people like us living abroad.
Co incidentally the dates you mentioned are of 2011 and the link of blog says date of ekadashi in 2009.It might confuse some people who visit this blog any how you mentioned 2011 also that is good.
when ever ekasdashi pls send me mail to me and story of ekadashi vijay_jamanpuri@yahoo.co.in
Radhe Radhe like to no or this calender is for India or europe because i’have one where the date’s are one day eurley like kamika is note here 26 july in my list is it right for in the netherlands its I alway’s looked this list now some one told me iKamika Ekadasi is not today but tommorow please note for wich land this list is I’can’t remember wich site I’ did take this calender from maybe it’s made for India please help Radhe Radhe