Ekadashi Dates in 2017

Shattila Ekadashi

The Magha Krishna vrat observed with six uses of sesame (til) for purification.

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

The Magha Shukla vrat said to free one from the fate of becoming a ghost or spirit.

Vijaya Ekadashi

The Phalguna Krishna vrat said to grant victory over all obstacles.

Amalaki Ekadashi

Also known as: Rangbhari Ekadashi

The Phalguna Shukla vrat dedicated to the worship of the sacred amla (Indian gooseberry) tree.

Papamochani Ekadashi

The Chaitra Krishna vrat said to liberate the devotee from sins.

Kamada Ekadashi

The Chaitra Shukla vrat, the first Ekadashi of the lunar new year, said to fulfil desires.

Varuthini Ekadashi

A vrat said to destroy all sins committed in past and present lives.

Mohini Ekadashi

A vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Mohini avatar, said to grant freedom from delusions.

Apara Ekadashi

Also known as: Achala Ekadashi

A vrat for the alleviation of sins and attainment of eternal peace.

Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhima)

Also known as: Bhimseni Ekadashi, Pandava Ekadashi

The Jyeshtha Shukla vrat observed without even water, the most austere of all Ekadashis.

Yogini Ekadashi

A vrat dedicated to spiritual practices and the attainment of yogic perfection.

Padma Ekadashi

Also known as: Devshayani Ekadashi, Hari Shayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi

A vrat said to destroy the sin of killing a Brahmin or other heinous crimes.

Pavitra Ekadashi (Shravana Putrada)

Also known as: Pavitropana Ekadashi

The Shravana-month vrat for the blessing of progeny and purification through devotion.

Aja Ekadashi

Also known as: Annada Ekadashi

The Bhadrapada Krishna vrat said to absolve grave sins and restore lost fortune.

Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva)

Also known as: Vamana Ekadashi

The Bhadrapada Shukla vrat marking Lord Vishnu turning over in his cosmic slumber.

Indira Ekadashi

The Ashwin Krishna vrat dedicated to liberating ancestors from lower realms.

Papankusha Ekadashi

Also known as: Pashankusha Ekadashi

The Ashwin Shukla vrat said to act as a goad (ankusha) against sins.

Rama Ekadashi

The Kartik Krishna vrat, falling just before Diwali, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Rama) and Vishnu.

Prabodhini Ekadashi (Devutthana)

Also known as: Devutthana Ekadashi, Dev Uthani Ekadashi

The Kartik Shukla vrat marking Lord Vishnu awakening from his four-month cosmic sleep.

Utpanna Ekadashi

A vrat for liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Also known as: Mokshada Ekadashi

A sacred fasting day believed to open the gates of Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu's celestial abode.

Saphala Ekadashi

The Pausha Krishna vrat said to make all righteous endeavours fruitful.

Putrada Ekadashi

Also known as: Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

A vrat dedicated to obtaining the blessing of children.