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Kamada Ekadashi · 2028

Falls on: Wednesday, April 5, 2028

The first Ekadashi of the Hindu year (Chaitra Shukla), believed to fulfil wishes (kama).

Dates and timings for Meerut.

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 Meerut.

How it is observed

  • Vishnu puja

Regional calendars

Also known as: कामदा एकादशी (Hindi) · காமதா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · కామద ఏకాదశి (Telugu)

Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
Chaitra · Shukla Paksha
Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
Chaitra · Shukla Paksha
  • Tamil: Panguni 23, 2058 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Choitro 22, 1434 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Chaitra 23, 1435 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Meenam 23, 1203 (Kollam era)

Computed for Meerut. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.

Kamada Ekadashi 2028
Vishnu
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2028View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, Apr 5, 7:46 AM – Thu, Apr 6, 4:58 AM IST
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Apr 6, 1:37 – 4:08 PM IST
    Hari Vasara lasts until 10:12 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
    Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Thursday, April 6, 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, Apr 7, 6:01 – 8:33 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Kamada Ekadashi?
The first Ekadashi of the Hindu year (Chaitra Shukla), believed to fulfil wishes (kama).
When is Kamada Ekadashi 2028?
Kamada Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, April 5, 2028.