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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 New York City.

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 New York City.

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)
  • Odia: Bhadraba 11, 1434 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Chingam 11, 1203 (Kollam era)

Computed for New York City. 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, 5:55 AM – Sat, Aug 28, 3:12 AM EDT
    Break the fast (Parana): Sat, Aug 28, 8:26 – 8:58 AM EDT
    Within Dwadashi, which ends Sun, Aug 29, 12:06 AM, in the morning.
    Vaishnava Ekadashi: Saturday, August 28, 2027
    The Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON, fasts on this day instead.
    Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Aug 29, 6:19 – 8:58 AM EDT

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.