Nirjala Ekadashi · 2027
Falls on: Monday, June 14, 2027
Most austere Ekadashi fast observed without water, equivalent to all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
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
- Most rigorous fast brings highest spiritual merit
- Complete abstinence from food and water
- Waterless fast (nirjala)
- Vishnu puja
Regional calendars
Also known as: निर्जला एकादशी (Hindi) · நிர்ஜலா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · నిర్జల ఏకాదశి (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Jyeshtha · Shukla Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Jyeshtha · Shukla Paksha
- Tamil: Vaikasi 31, 2058 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Jyoishtho 30, 1434 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Jyeshtha 31, 1434 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Edavam 31, 1202 (Kollam era)
Computed for Howrah. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2027
Vishnu
- Monday, June 14, 2027View day panchang →Tithi window: Mon, Jun 14, 2:12 AM – Tue, Jun 15, 2:08 AM ISTBreak the fast (Parana): Tue, Jun 15, 12:58 – 3:40 PM ISTHari Vasara lasts until 8:14 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirjala Ekadashi?
- Most austere Ekadashi fast observed without water, equivalent to all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
- When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2027?
- Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday, June 14, 2027.