Aja Ekadashi · 2028
Falls on: Wednesday, August 16, 2028
Ekadashi occurring in the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, beneficial for ancestors and removing sins.
Dates and timings for Gazipur.
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 Gazipur.
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: Aadi 32, 2059 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Shrabon 31, 1435 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Bhadraba 1, 1435 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Karkidakam 32, 1203 (Kollam era)
Computed for Gazipur. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Aja Ekadashi 2028
Vishnu
- Wednesday, August 16, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Wed, Aug 16, 5:42 AM – Thu, Aug 17, 4:19 AM GMT+6Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Aug 17, 1:19 – 3:54 PM GMT+6Hari Vasara lasts until 9:48 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Thursday, August 17, 2028Householders (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): Fri, Aug 18, 5:34 – 8:09 AM GMT+6
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 2028?
- Aja Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, August 16, 2028.