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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 Howrah.

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 Howrah.

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 Howrah. 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, 5:12 AM – Thu, Aug 17, 3:49 AM IST
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Aug 17, 12:58 – 3:32 PM IST
    Hari Vasara lasts until 9:18 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
    Vaishnava Ekadashi: Thursday, August 17, 2028
    The Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON, fasts on this day instead.
    Break the fast (Parana): Fri, Aug 18, 5:15 – 7:49 AM IST

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.