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 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 1, 2059 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Shrabon 31, 1435 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Bhadraba 1, 1435 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Chingam 1, 1204 (Kollam era)
Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Aja Ekadashi 2028
Vishnu
- Wednesday, August 16, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Tue, Aug 15, 7:42 PM – Wed, Aug 16, 6:19 PM EDTBreak the fast (Parana): Thu, Aug 17, 6:08 – 8:53 AM EDTWithin Dwadashi, which ends 4:13 PM, in the morning.
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.