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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 Malingao.

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 Malingao.

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: Shrabana 32, 1435 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Karkidakam 31, 1203 (Kollam era)

Computed for Malingao. 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, 7:42 AM – Thu, Aug 17, 6:19 AM GMT+8
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Aug 17, 1:00 – 3:28 PM GMT+8
    Hari Vasara lasts until 11:48 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
    Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Thursday, August 17, 2028
    Householders (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, 5:35 – 8:03 AM GMT+8

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.