Ekadashi Calendar for December 2024
Ekadashi are sacred days when believers practice fasting, prayer, and meditation. These days are celebrated twice a month according to the lunar calendar. In December 2024, we are expecting two important Ekadashis:
- Mokshada Ekadashi — December 11, 2024. The fast begins on the morning of December 11 and ends on December 12 at a suitable time. Learn more about Mokshada
- Saphal Ekadashi — December 26, 2024. The fast begins on the morning of December 26 and ends on December 27. Learn more about Saphal
The tables below show the exact times for entering and leaving the fast in various cities of Russia. Please note that the time may vary slightly depending on your location.
Time for Mokshada Ekadashi (December 11–12)
| City | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | December 11, 05:45 | December 12, 06:50 |
| Saint Petersburg | December 11, 05:55 | December 12, 07:00 |
| Yekaterinburg | December 11, 07:25 | December 12, 08:30 |
| Krasnoyarsk | December 11, 08:10 | December 12, 09:15 |
| Novosibirsk | December 11, 08:30 | December 12, 09:40 |
| Krasnodar | December 11, 05:35 | December 12, 06:45 |
| Veliky Novgorod | December 11, 05:50 | December 12, 06:55 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | December 11, 06:00 | December 12, 07:05 |
Time for Saphal Ekadashi (December 26–27)
| City | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | December 26, 05:50 | December 27, 06:55 |
| Saint Petersburg | December 26, 06:00 | December 27, 07:10 |
| Yekaterinburg | December 26, 07:30 | December 27, 08:40 |
| Krasnoyarsk | December 26, 08:15 | December 27, 09:20 |
| Novosibirsk | December 26, 08:40 | December 27, 09:50 |
| Krasnodar | December 26, 05:40 | December 27, 06:50 |
| Veliky Novgorod | December 26, 05:55 | December 27, 07:00 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | December 26, 06:05 | December 27, 07:10 |
How to properly observe Ekadashi?
- Fasting: Avoid grains and legumes. You can drink water, milk, or eat fruits if complete abstinence from food is impossible.
- Spiritual practice: Read scriptures, repeat mantras, and meditate.
- Breaking the fast: End the fast at a strictly defined time the next day to observe all the rules.
Ekadashi is an opportunity to cleanse the mind, body, and soul, and to come closer to harmony with yourself and the world around you. May these sacred days bring you peace and inspiration!
