Ekadashi 2012
All 25 Ekadashi dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 4 Jan | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 4 Jan 2012, 6:12 AM | 5 Jan 2012, 8:35 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Jan | Shattila Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 18 Jan 2012, 9:30 PM | 19 Jan 2012, 7:30 PM |
| Friday, 3 Feb | Jaya Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 3 Feb 2012, 3:30 AM | 4 Feb 2012, 4:56 AM |
| Friday, 17 Feb | Vijaya Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 17 Feb 2012, 6:37 AM | 18 Feb 2012, 5:29 AM |
| Sunday, 4 Mar | Amalaki Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 3 Mar 2012, 10:27 PM | 4 Mar 2012, 10:30 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Mar | Papmochani Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 17 Mar 2012, 4:41 PM | 18 Mar 2012, 4:34 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 Apr | Kamada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 2 Apr 2012, 1:41 PM | 3 Apr 2012, 12:23 PM |
| Monday, 16 Apr | Varuthini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 16 Apr 2012, 4:11 AM | 17 Apr 2012, 5:07 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 May | Mohini Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 2 May 2012, 1:03 AM | 2 May 2012, 10:47 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 May | Apara Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 15 May 2012, 5:29 PM | 16 May 2012, 7:21 PM |
| Friday, 1 Jun | Nirjala Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 31 May 2012, 9:18 AM | 1 Jun 2012, 6:32 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Yogini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 14 Jun 2012, 8:38 AM | 15 Jun 2012, 11:07 AM |
| Saturday, 30 Jun | Devshayani Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 29 Jun 2012, 3:29 PM | 30 Jun 2012, 12:40 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Jul | Kamika Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 14 Jul 2012, 1:15 AM | 15 Jul 2012, 3:46 AM |
| Sunday, 29 Jul | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 28 Jul 2012, 8:46 PM | 29 Jul 2012, 6:16 PM |
| Monday, 13 Aug | Aja Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 12 Aug 2012, 6:30 PM | 13 Aug 2012, 8:21 PM |
| Monday, 27 Aug | Padmini Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 27 Aug 2012, 2:20 AM | 28 Aug 2012, 12:28 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Sept | Parama Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 11 Sept 2012, 11:23 AM | 12 Sept 2012, 12:04 PM |
| Wednesday, 26 Sept | Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 25 Sept 2012, 9:27 AM | 26 Sept 2012, 8:31 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Oct | Indira Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 11 Oct 2012, 3:09 AM | 12 Oct 2012, 2:34 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Oct | Papankusha Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 24 Oct 2012, 7:22 PM | 25 Oct 2012, 7:38 PM |
| Saturday, 10 Nov | Rama Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 9 Nov 2012, 5:27 PM | 10 Nov 2012, 3:48 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Nov | Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 23 Nov 2012, 9:06 AM | 24 Nov 2012, 10:38 AM |
| Sunday, 9 Dec | Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 9 Dec 2012, 6:06 AM | 10 Dec 2012, 3:46 AM |
| Sunday, 23 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 23 Dec 2012, 2:49 AM | 24 Dec 2012, 5:19 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Ekadashi
Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of each lunar fortnight, sacred to Lord Vishnu. There are 24 in a normal year — two each month — and each has its own name and story, such as Nirjala, Devshayani and Devutthana Ekadashi.
How it is observed
Devotees fast from grains and beans, spend the day in prayer and Vishnu puja, and break the fast (parana) on Dwadashi morning after sunrise, within the permitted time.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekadashi dates are there in 2012?
There are 25 Ekadashi dates in 2012.