Ekadashi 2016
All 25 Ekadashi dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 5 Jan | Saphala Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 5 Jan 2016, 5:13 AM | 6 Jan 2016, 6:54 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Jan | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 19 Jan 2016, 12:19 PM | 20 Jan 2016, 10:43 AM |
| Thursday, 4 Feb | Shattila Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 4 Feb 2016, 1:06 AM | 5 Feb 2016, 1:30 AM |
| Thursday, 18 Feb | Jaya Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 17 Feb 2016, 10:06 PM | 18 Feb 2016, 9:33 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Mar | Vijaya Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 4 Mar 2016, 6:02 PM | 5 Mar 2016, 5:11 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Mar | Amalaki Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 18 Mar 2016, 9:38 AM | 19 Mar 2016, 10:19 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Apr | Papmochani Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 3 Apr 2016, 7:28 AM | 4 Apr 2016, 5:37 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Apr | Kamada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 16 Apr 2016, 11:18 PM | 18 Apr 2016, 1:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 3 May | Varuthini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 2 May 2016, 5:29 PM | 3 May 2016, 2:58 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 May | Mohini Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 16 May 2016, 2:50 PM | 17 May 2016, 5:17 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Jun | Apara Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 1 Jun 2016, 12:39 AM | 1 Jun 2016, 9:50 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Jun | Nirjala Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 15 Jun 2016, 7:26 AM | 16 Jun 2016, 9:54 AM |
| Thursday, 30 Jun | Yogini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 30 Jun 2016, 5:59 AM | 1 Jul 2016, 3:14 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jul | Devshayani Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 15 Jul 2016, 12:14 AM | 16 Jul 2016, 2:08 AM |
| Saturday, 30 Jul | Kamika Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 29 Jul 2016, 10:47 AM | 30 Jul 2016, 8:34 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Aug | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 13 Aug 2016, 4:35 PM | 14 Aug 2016, 5:32 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Aug | Aja Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 27 Aug 2016, 4:37 PM | 28 Aug 2016, 3:22 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Sept | Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 12 Sept 2016, 8:05 AM | 13 Sept 2016, 7:56 AM |
| Monday, 26 Sept | Indira Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 26 Sept 2016, 1:03 AM | 27 Sept 2016, 1:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Oct | Papankusha Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 11 Oct 2016, 10:28 PM | 12 Oct 2016, 9:14 PM |
| Wednesday, 26 Oct | Rama Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 25 Oct 2016, 1:13 PM | 26 Oct 2016, 2:30 PM |
| Friday, 11 Nov | Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 10 Nov 2016, 11:21 AM | 11 Nov 2016, 9:12 AM |
| Thursday, 24 Nov | Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 24 Nov 2016, 5:25 AM | 25 Nov 2016, 7:41 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 9 Dec 2016, 10:28 PM | 10 Dec 2016, 7:44 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Dec | Saphala Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 24 Dec 2016, 12:54 AM | 25 Dec 2016, 3:32 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 2016?
There are 25 Ekadashi dates in 2016.