Ekadashi 2024
The eleventh date of the Hindu calendar is called Ekadashi. Ekadashi is a word derived from the Sanskrit language which means 'eleven'. Ekadashi Tithi is considered very important in Hinduism. There is a law to worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi. Fasting, devotion, and chanting on the day of Ekadashi give freedom from all the troubles of human life. Ekadashi comes twice in every month – one after Shukla Paksha and the other after Krishna Paksha. The Ekadashi that comes after the full moon is called Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha and the Ekadashi that comes after Amavasya is called Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha. Ekadashi of each side has its own importance. Although many fasts etc. are observed in the Hindu religion, Ekadashi fast is considered to be the oldest among all. There is a lot of recognition of this fast in the Hindu religion. Devotees start preparing for Ekadashi fast a day before i.e. from Dashami itself. On Dashami, devotees wake up early in the morning and take a bath and on this day they take food without salt. Here is the list of Ekadashi dates in 2024.
Ekadashi January 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
7 January |
Sunday |
Vishakha |
Paush Shukla Ekadashi (Saphala Ekadashi) |
|
21 January |
Sunday |
Rohini |
Paush Shukla Ekadashi (Posh Putrada Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi February 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
6 February |
Tuesday |
Jyeshtha |
Magha Krishna Ekadashi (Shattila Ekadashi) |
|
20 February |
Tuesday |
Ardra |
Magha Shukla Ekadashi (Jaya Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi March 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
6 March |
Wednesday |
Purvashadha |
Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi (Vijaya Ekadashi) |
|
20 March |
Wednesday |
Pushya |
Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi April 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
5 April |
Friday |
Dhanishtha |
Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi (Papmochini Ekadashi) |
|
19 April |
Friday |
Magha |
Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi (Kamada Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi May 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
4 May |
Saturday |
Purva Bhadrapada |
Vaishakha Krishna Ekadashi (Varuthini Ekadashi) |
|
19 May |
Sunday |
Hasta |
Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi (Mohini Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi June 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
2 June |
Sunday |
Revati |
Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi (Apara Ekadashi) |
|
18 June |
Tuesday |
Swati |
Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi (Nirjala Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi July 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
2 July |
Tuesday |
Krittika |
Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi (Yogini Ekadashi) |
|
17 July |
Wednesday |
Anuradha |
Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi) |
|
31 July |
Wednesday |
Rohini |
Shravana Krishna Ekadashi (Kamika Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi August 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
16 August |
Friday |
Moola |
Shravana Shukla Ekadashi (Shravan Putrada Ekadashi) |
|
29 August |
Thursday |
Ardra |
Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi (Aja Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi September 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
14 September |
Saturday |
Uttarasadha |
Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi (Parivartini Ekadashi) |
|
28 September |
Saturday |
Ashlesha |
Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi (Indira Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi October 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
14 October |
Monday |
Shatabhisha |
Ashwini Shukla Ekadashi (Papankusha Ekadashi) |
|
28 October |
Monday |
Purva Phalguni |
Kartika Krishna Ekadashi (Rama Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi November 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
12 November |
Tuesday |
Purva Bhadrapada |
Kartika Shukla Ekadashi (Devutthani Ekadashi) |
|
26 November |
Tuesday |
Hasta |
Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi (Utpanna Ekadashi) |
Ekadashi December 2024
|
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Ekadashi Tithi |
|
11 December |
Wednesday |
Revati |
Margashisha Shukla Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi) |
|
26 December |
Thursday |
Swati |
Pausha Krishna Ekadashi (Saphala Ekadashi) |
Conclusion
According to Puranas, Ekadashi is also known as 'Hari Din' and 'Hari Vasar'. This fast is observed by both Vaishnava and non-Vaishnava communities. It is said that fasting on Ekadashi gives more results than Havan, Yagya, Vedic rituals, etc. There is also a belief in observing this fast that by this the forefathers or forefathers get to heaven. The importance of the Ekadashi fast has also been explained in Skanda Purana. For the person who observes this fast, the consumption of wheat, spices, and vegetables, etc. is prohibited on the day of Ekadashi. Along with spiritual insight, fasting provides a healthy regime to your body. Through online astrological consultation, you can learn in detail about Ekadashi's fast and worship method.
