Ekadashi is considered as a day Ekadashi has special significance in Hinduism. This day is called the eleventh day of the two lunar phases occurring in the Hindu month. There are two lunar phases, Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. This day comes 24 times in a year according to the Hindu calendar. Sometimes, there are two additional Ekadashi that occur in a leap year. On each Ekadashi day specific benefits and blessings are attained by performing specific activities. Ekadashi is also mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana.
Ekadashi is considered a spiritual day in Hinduism and Jainism. On this day, women and men fast on Ekadashi. Nothing is eaten nor water is consumed on Nirjala Ekadashi. Most rice is not eaten on this day. Vegetable and milk products are consumed on this day.
Magha, Shukla Ekadashi
| Date | Day |
| Saturday, 09 January | Saphala Ekadashi |
| Sunday, 24 January | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
| Sunday, 07 February | Shattila Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, 23 February | Jaya / Bhami Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, 09 March | Vijaya Ekadashi |
| Thursday, 25 March | Amalaki Ekadashi |
| Wednesday, 07 April | Papmochani Ekadashi |
| Friday, 23 April | Kamada Ekadashi |
| Friday, 07 May | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| Sunday, 23 May | Mohini Ekadashi |
| Sunday, 06 June | Apara Ekadashi |
| Monday, 21 June | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| Monday, 05 July | Yogini Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, 20 July | Deva Shayani Ekadashi |
| Wednesday, 04 August | Kamika Ekadashi |
| Wednesday, 18 August | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| Friday, 03 September | Aja Ekadashi |
| Friday, 17 September | Parsva Ekadashi |
| Saturday, 02 October | Indira Ekadashi |
| Saturday, 16 October | Papankusha Ekadashi |
| Monday, 01 November | Rama Ekadashi |
| Sunday, 14 November | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, 30 November | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, 14 December | Mokshada Ekadashi |
| Thursday, 30 December | Saphala Ekadashi |
