According to the Vedic Scriptures, from the age of five to the very old age, a person must twice a month from year to year undergo Ekadashi . The purpose of this event is to increase the sattvic nature of a person and reduce the tamasic and rajasic. There is no exact date determining its beginning and end. Calculations are made, focusing on the lunar calendar. At the end of this article you will find an exact Ekadashi calendar for different cities and time zones.
What to pay attention to?
Calculating the days in which one should observe fasting without experience is not easy. When calculating, it is worth considering that lunar days often do not coincide with solar days and begin at different times for many regions. Sometimes the calculation may take into account the transition to winter or summer time and the speed of the Moon’s rotation around the Earth. Also, there are 2 methods for determining the date of the beginning of the fast.
- Vedic traditions. In this case, the days are counted from sunrise.
- Western example. Here, on the contrary, the countdown goes from midnight.
The calendar compiled according to Vedic traditions is considered the most reliable method of calculation.
How to calculate correctly?
Each year has 24 Ekadashis, 2 per month. And a month, in turn, consists of 30 lunar days and is divided into light (increasing) and dark (decreasing) halves. This happens on the 11th and 26th lunar days according to the astrological calendar. To correctly form a calendar for each month, you need
- Find out the sunrise time in the desired region and subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from this time.
- Determine the beginning of the 11th lunar day. This happens with the moonrise.
Analyze the calculations made. When the moonrise occurs later than 1.5 hours before sunrise, the fast is postponed to the next day. If the 11th lunar day occurs before the specified time, then in this case the fast begins on the same day.
It is worth noting that for the lunar calendar, the time of the astronomical sunrise (not visible to us) matters.
Ready-made calendars for cities
If knowledge in the field of Vedic astrology is insufficient, the best option would be to determine the beginning and end of the fast using a ready-made calendar compiled separately for each region. Below are the Ekadashi calendars for cities:
USA Vaishnava Ekadashi
Here is the Vaishnava Ekadashi calendar table for 2025, adapted for residents of New York, USA, with dates, days of the week, Ekadashi names, and local Parana (fast-breaking) times in New York time:
| Date | Day of the Week | Ekadashi Name | Time to Break the Fast (Parana) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 | Friday | Putrada Ekadashi | January 11, 6:55–9:24 AM |
| January 25, 2025 | Saturday | Shatila Ekadashi | January 26, 6:37–9:05 AM |
| February 8, 2025 | Saturday | Jaya Ekadashi | February 9, 6:07–9:12 AM |
| February 24, 2025 | Monday | Vijaya Ekadashi | February 25, 5:30–8:20 AM |
| March 9, 2025 | Sunday | Amalaki Ekadashi | March 10, 5:23–8:56 AM |
| March 25, 2025 | Tuesday | Papamochana Ekadashi | March 26, 5:20–8:50 AM |
| April 8, 2025 | Tuesday | Kamada Ekadashi | April 9, 3:40–8:14 AM |
| April 24, 2025 | Thursday | Varuthini Ekadashi | April 25, 3:30–8:00 AM |
| May 8, 2025 | Thursday | Mohini Ekadashi | May 9, 3:20–7:50 AM |
| May 23, 2025 | Friday | Apara Ekadashi | May 24, 3:10–7:40 AM |
| June 6, 2025 | Friday | Nirjala Ekadashi | June 7, 3:00–7:30 AM |
| June 21, 2025 | Saturday | Yogini Ekadashi | June 22, 2:50–7:20 AM |
| July 6, 2025 | Sunday | Devashyani Ekadashi | July 7, 2:40–7:10 AM |
| July 21, 2025 | Monday | Kamika Ekadashi | July 22, 2:30–7:00 AM |
| August 5, 2025 | Tuesday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 6, 2:20–6:50 AM |
| August 19, 2025 | Tuesday | Aja Ekadashi | August 20, 2:10–6:40 AM |
| September 3, 2025 | Wednesday | Parsva Ekadashi | September 4, 2:00–6:30 AM |
| September 17, 2025 | Wednesday | Indira Ekadashi | September 18, 2:00–6:30 AM |
| October 3, 2025 | Friday | Papankusha Ekadashi | October 4, 2:10–6:40 AM |
| October 17, 2025 | Friday | Rama Ekadashi | October 18, 2:20–6:50 AM |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | Devutthana Ekadashi | November 2, 2:30–7:00 AM |
| November 15, 2025 | Saturday | Utpanna Ekadashi | November 16, 2:40–7:10 AM |
| December 1, 2025 | Monday | Mokshada Ekadashi | December 2, 2:50–7:20 AM |
| December 15, 2025 | Monday | Saphal Ekadashi | December 16, 3:00–7:30 AM |
| December 30, 2025 | Tuesday | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | December 31, 3:10–7:40 AM |
Notes:
- All times are given in local New York time (Eastern Time), considering Daylight Saving Time where applicable.
- The time to break the fast (Parana) is the period during which the fasting should be ended, usually after sunrise.
- Please verify timing with a reliable local source before starting or breaking the fast to ensure accuracy.
RUSSIA
India Ekadashi Time
Here is the Vaishnava Ekadashi calendar for 2025 for residents of New Delhi, India (Indian Standard Time, IST, UTC+5:30):
| Date | Day of the Week | Ekadashi Name | Time to Break the Fast (Parana) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 | Friday | Putrada Ekadashi | January 11, 1:26 PM – 3:31 PM IST |
| January 25, 2025 | Saturday | Shattila Ekadashi | January 26, (approx. sunrise next day) |
| February 8, 2025 | Saturday | Jaya Ekadashi | February 9, (approx. sunrise next day) |
| February 24, 2025 | Monday | Vijaya Ekadashi | February 25, (approx. sunrise next day) |
| March 9, 2025 | Sunday | Amalaki Ekadashi | March 10, (approx. sunrise next day) |
| March 25, 2025 | Tuesday | Papamochana Ekadashi | March 26, (approx. sunrise next day) |
| April 8, 2025 | Tuesday | Kamada Ekadashi | April 8, (evening to next sunrise) |
| April 24, 2025 | Thursday | Varuthini Ekadashi | April 24, (evening to next sunrise) |
| May 8, 2025 | Thursday | Mohini Ekadashi | May 8, (evening to next sunrise) |
| May 23, 2025 | Friday | Apara Ekadashi | May 23, (evening to next sunrise) |
| June 7, 2025 | Saturday | Nirjala Ekadashi | June 7, parana: 5:23 AM – 7:17 AM IST |
| June 21, 2025 | Saturday | Yogini Ekadashi | June 22, parana: 1:46 PM – 4:34 PM IST |
| July 6, 2025 | Sunday | Devashyani Ekadashi | July 6, (evening to next sunrise) |
| July 21, 2025 | Monday | Kamika Ekadashi | July 21, (evening to next sunrise) |
| August 5, 2025 | Tuesday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 5, (evening to next sunrise) |
| August 19, 2025 | Tuesday | Aja Ekadashi | August 19, (evening to next sunrise) |
| September 3, 2025 | Wednesday | Parsva Ekadashi | September 3, (evening to next sunrise) |
| September 17, 2025 | Wednesday | Indira Ekadashi | September 17, (evening to next sunrise) |
| October 3, 2025 | Friday | Papankusha Ekadashi | October 4, parana after sunrise |
| October 17, 2025 | Friday | Rama Ekadashi | October 18, parana after sunrise |
| November 2, 2025 | Sunday | Devutthana Ekadashi | November 2, parana after sunrise |
| November 15, 2025 | Saturday | Utpanna Ekadashi | November 15, (evening to next sunrise) |
| December 1, 2025 | Monday | Mokshada Ekadashi | December 1, parana after sunrise |
| December 15, 2025 | Monday | Saphal Ekadashi | December 15, parana after sunrise |
| December 31, 2025 | Wednesday | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | December 31, parana: 1:26 PM – 3:31 PM IST |
City: New Delhi, India
Time zone: Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30
Notes:
- Parana (fast-breaking) time is typically after sunrise on the day following Ekadashi, represented when exact times are available.
- Nirjala Ekadashi and Yogini Ekadashi have specific parana timings indicated in local IST.
- Exact parana times can vary slightly by location; please consult local panchang/astrologer for precise times.
This table gives the Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting dates and times tailored for India, specifically New Delhi, in English for the convenience of practitioners in India.
Arkady Samoletov
It is a pity that there is no calculated calendar for Nizhny Novgorod. It is really difficult to calculate. For those who decided to fast according to the Vedic calendar, I advise you to study who is not recommended to conduct Ekadashi.
Anastasia
I still lean more towards the Vedic traditions of astrology. And I believe that counting the days from sunrise is more correct. However, it takes time to calculate the fasting schedule, I advise you to immediately calculate it for a year and take into account various nuances, from your location. And read the literature to understand the meaning of passing Ekadashi. Otherwise, without faith and understanding, passing Ekadashi will not become a principle and will not lead to harmony of soul, body and consciousness.
Lapteva Tatyana Matveevna
Ekadashi in Vedic scriptures translates as - 11th. This 11th lunar day is auspicious for fasting and getting rid of material temptations. Why did Hindus start fasting on Ekadashi, because this 11th lunar day most strongly affects the psyche of people and makes them dependent on the desire to enjoy, be tempted into indecent acts. There are several types of fasting. To calculate the Ekadashi calendar for a month, you need to know the sunrise time, the time of the 11th lunar day. Knowledgeable people have thought about this for us and calculated the Ekadashi fasting calendar. Observe for your health.