Aja Ekadashi · 2027
Falls on: Friday, August 27, 2027
Ekadashi occurring in the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, beneficial for ancestors and removing sins.
Dates and timings for Munich.
Why this date
Smarta rule: the fast is kept on the day Ekadashi is current at both Arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and sunrise in Munich.
How it is observed
- Vishnu puja
- Tarpan for ancestors
Regional calendars
Also known as: अजा एकादशी (Hindi) · அஜா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · అజా ఏకాదశి (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Shravana · Krishna Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
- Tamil: Avani 11, 2058 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Bhadro 10, 1434 (Bangabda)
- Malayalam: Chingam 11, 1203 (Kollam era)
Computed for Munich. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Aja Ekadashi 2027
Vishnu
- Friday, August 27, 2027View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Aug 27, 11:55 AM – Sat, Aug 28, 9:12 AM CESTBreak the fast (Parana): Sat, Aug 28, 2:36 – 5:19 PM CESTHari Vasara lasts until 2:26 PM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Saturday, August 28, 2027Householders (Smarta) fast on the first day. The alternate day is for sannyasis, widows and those seeking moksha, and it is also the Vaishnava fast.Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Aug 29, 6:26 – 9:09 AM CEST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aja Ekadashi?
- Ekadashi occurring in the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, beneficial for ancestors and removing sins.
- When is Aja Ekadashi 2027?
- Aja Ekadashi falls on Friday, August 27, 2027.