Ekadashi Vrat, Katha & Puja

Ekadashi day is the 11th day of every lunar fortnight as per Hindu Calendar. Hence, this day occurs twice in a month, once during the Shukla Paksh (Sudi) and once during the Krishna Paksh ( Badi ). These days are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and considered highly auspicious. Fasting on this day is also considered very auspicious for generalized Health, Wealth and Happiness as well as Peace and Prosperity in the family. It is said that a person who observes fast on this day and dedicates its punyafal to his/her ancestors gets the blessings of Ancestors thereby attaining success in life.

However, sometimes inspite of best of intentions, a person is himself unable to observe fast and other related rituals of Ekadashi due to various reasons. Under such circumstances, one of our brahmins can observe fast and perform all the other rituals of Ekadashi Vrat including the recitation of Ekadashi Vrat Katha after taking Sankalp in the clients name. In this way, a person can get the benefits (punyafal) of Ekadashi Vrat even though he himself is not in a situation to observe it.

Ekadashi dates in 2020 :

January
Monday, 6th of January – Putrada Ekadashi / Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Monday, 20th of January – Shattila Ekadashi

February
Wednesday, 5th of February – Jaya Ekadashi
Wednesday, 19th of February – Vijaya Ekadashi

March
Friday, 6th of March – Amalaki Ekadashi
Thursday, 19th of March – Papmochani Ekadashi
Friday, 20th of March – Vaishnava Papmochani Ekadashi

April
Saturday, 4th of April – Kamada Ekadashi
Saturday, 18th of April – Varuthini Ekadashi

May
Sunday, 3rd of May – Mohini Ekadashi
Monday, 4th of May – Gauna Mohini Ekadashi / Vaishnava Mohini Ekadashi
Monday, 18th of May – Apra Ekadashi

June
Tuesday, 2nd of June – Nirjala Ekadashi
Wednesday, 17th of June – Yogini Ekadashi

July
Wednesday, 1st of July – Devshayani Ekadashi
Thursday, 16th of July – Kaamika Ekadashi
Thursday, 30th of July – Shravan Putrada Ekadashi

August
Saturday, 15th of August – Aja Ekadashi
Saturday, 29th of August – Parshwa / Parivartini Ekadashi

September
Sunday, 13th of September – Indira Ekadashi
Sunday, 27th of September – Padmini / Kamla Ekadashi

October
Tuesday, 13th of October – Param / Kamla Ekadashi
Tuesday, 27th of October – Papankusha Ekadashi

November
Wednesday, 11th of November – Rama Ekadashi
Wednesday, 25th of November – Devutthana Ekadashi
Thursday, 26th of November – Vaishnav Devutthana / Guruvayur Ekadashi

December
Friday, 11th of December – Utpanna Ekadashi
Friday, 25th of December – Mokshada / Vaikuntha Ekadashi