Ekadashi
List of ekadashi
Table:
The Vedic lunar month
Presiding deity
Krishna paksha Ekadashi name
Shukla paksha Ekadashi name

Chaitra (चैत्र, April–May)
Vishnu
Papavimocani Ekadashi
Kamada Ekadashi

Vaisakha (वैशाख, May–June )
Madhusudana
Varuthini Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi

Jyeshta (ज्येष्ठ, June–July)
Trivikrama
Apara Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi

Ashaad (आषाढ, July–August)
Vaamana
Yogini Ekadashi
Shayani Ekadashi

Shraavana (श्राव=90ण, August–September)
Sridhar
Kamika Ekadashi
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Bhadrapada
(भाद्रपद, September–October)
Hrisikesha
Ananda Ekadashi
Parsva Ekadashi

Ashvin (अश्विन्, October–November)
Padmanabha
Indira Ekadashi[4]
Paashunkushaa Ekadashi

Kartik (कार्तिक, November–December)
Damodara
Rama Ekadashi[5]
Prabodhini Ekadashi

Margashirsha(Agrahayana)
(मार्गशीर्ष, December–January)
Keshava
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi

Pausha (पौष, January–February)
Naaraayana
Saphala Ekadashi
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Maagha (माघ, February–March)
Maadhava
Shat Tila Ekadashi
Bhaimi Ekadashi / Jaya Ekadashi

Phalguna (फाल्गुन, March–April)
Govinda
Utpanna Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi

Adhika month
(अधिक, once in 2–3 years)
Purushottama
Paramaa Shuddha Ekadashi
Padmini Visuddha Ekadashi

Taking into account the accompanying table together with the context paragraphs below.

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Paksha ( or pakṣa : Sanskrit : पक्ष ) refers to a fortnight or a lunar phase in a month of the Hindu lunar calendar . Literally meaning side , a paksha is the period either side of the Full Moon Day ( Purnima ) . A lunar month in the Hindu calendar has two fortnights , and begins with the New moon , ( Amavasya ) . The lunar days are called tithis and each month has 30 tithis , which may vary from 20 - 27 hours . A paksha has 15 tithis , which are calculated by a 12 degree motion of the Moon . The first fortnight between New Moon Day and Full Moon Day is called Gaura Paksha or Shukla Paksha , the period of the brightening moon ( waxing moon ) , and the second fortnight of the month is called Krishna Paksha , or Vadhya Paksha , the period of the fading moon ( waning moon ) . Neemuch Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Krishna Paksha while Gujarat Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Shukla Paksha .
Paksha ( or pakṣa : Sanskrit : पक्ष ) refers to a fortnight or a lunar phase in a month of the Hindu lunar calendar . Literally meaning side , a paksha is the period either side of the Full Moon Day ( Purnima ) . A lunar month in the Hindu calendar has two fortnights , and begins with the New moon , ( Amavasya ) . The lunar days are called tithis and each month has 30 tithis , which may vary from 20 - 27 hours . A paksha has 15 tithis , which are calculated by a 12 degree motion of the Moon . The first fortnight between New Moon Day and Full Moon Day is called Gaura Paksha or Shukla Paksha , the period of the brightening moon ( waxing moon ) , and the second fortnight of the month is called Krishna Paksha , or Vadhya Paksha , the period of the fading moon ( waning moon ) . Neemuch Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Krishna Paksha while Gujarat Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Shukla Paksha .
Chaitra ( Hindi : चैत्र ) is a month of the Hindu calendar . In the standard Hindu calendar and India 's national civil calendar , Chaitra is the first month of the year . It is the last month in the Bengali calendar , where it is called Choitro . Chaitra or Chait is also the last month in the Nepali calendar ( the Vikram Samvat ) , where it commences in mid-March . Chithirai is the first month in the Tamil calendar . In Sindhi calendar , this month is referred to as Chet and is marked by the celebration of the Cheti Chand ( birth of Jhulelal , an incarnation of Vishnu ) . In the Vaishnava calendar , Vishnu governs this month . In the more traditional reckoning , the first month commences in March or April of the Gregorian Calendar , depending upon whether the Purushottam Maas ( extra month for alignment of lunar or solar calendar ) was observed in the year . There is no fixed date in Gregorian calendar for the 1st day of Chaitra , i.e. , the beginning of the Hindu New Year .
Kamada Ekadasi is a Hindu holy day , which falls on the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra ( March-April ) . It is the first ekadashi after the Hindu New Year and as its name Kamada suggests , is believed to grant all desires .
Vaisakh ( Punjabi : ਵੈਸਾਖ , Hindi : वैसाख , Shahmukhi Punjabi : وساکھ ) is the second month in the Nanakshahi calendar . This month coincides with April and May in the Gregorian calendar and to Vaisakha in the Hindu calendar and the Indian national calendar ; it comprises the time of crop-harvesting in the Punjab region . Vaisakhi is the most important festival in the Sikh calendar , taking place on the first lunar month of Vaisakh , which falls on 14 April each year . On this day , the Khalsa was created and much celebration takes place in the form of Samagams , Nagar Kirtan , Gatka exhibitions , Akand Paths and so on . On the 16th of this month , Guru Angad and Guru Har Krishan took leave for their higher abode and passed the Guruship to Guru Amar Das and Guru Tegh Bahadur respectively . Moreover , on the 18th , the Sikhs celebrate the birthday of Guru Angad Dev ( the second Sikh Guru ) and Guru Tegh Bahadur ( the ninth Sikh Guru ) .
Varuthini Ekadashi , also known Baruthani Ekadashi , is a Hindu holy day , which falls on the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) of the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra ( per the South Indian Amavasyant calendar , every month ends with a new moon ) or Vaishakha ( per the North Indian Purnimant calendar , every month ends with a full moon ) . By both schemes , Varuthini Ekadashi falls on the same day in April or May . Like all ekadashis , the God Vishnu , especially his fifth avatar Vamana , is worshipped .
Jyeshtha or Jyēṣṭha ( Sanskrit : ज्येष्ठ ; Nepali : जेठ jēṭ ; Assamese : জেঠ zeth ) is a month of the Hindu calendar . In India 's national civil calendar , Jyestha is the third month of the year . Known as Joishtho ( Bengali : জ্যৈষ্ঠ Jyôishţhô ) in Bengali , it is the second month of the Bengali calendar . In lunar religious calendars , Jyēṣṭha begins on the new moon and is the third month of the year . Traditionally , Jyēṣṭha is associated with high summer , and corresponds to May-June in the Gregorian calendar . In Tamil , the month is known as Aani , the third month of the solar calendar that begins in mid-June . In Vedic Jyotish , Jyēṣṭha begins with the Sun 's entry into Taurus , and is the second month of the year . In the Vaishnava calendar .
Nirjala Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day ( Ekadashi ) of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha ( May/June ) . This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less ( Nir-jala ) fast observed on this day . It is considered to be the most austere and hence the most sacred of all 24 Ekadashis . If observed religiously , it is said to be the most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 ekadshis in the year .
Ashadha or Aashaadha or Aadi ( Hindi : आसाढ़ Āsāṛh or आषाढ Āṣāḍh ; Assamese : আহাৰ ahar ; Odia : ଆଷାଢ ; Bengali : আষাঢ় ; Sylheti : ꠀꠀꠠ aáṛ ) is a month of the Hindu calendar that corresponds to June/July in the Gregorian calendar . In India 's national civil calendar , this month is the fourth month of the year , beginning on 22 June and ending on 22 July . In Vedic Jyotish , Āsāṛh begins with the Sun 's entry into Gemini . It is the first of the two months that comprise the monsoon season . The corresponding month in the Bengali calendar , Aṣaṛh ( Bengali : আষাঢ় Monsoon ) , is the third month . In lunar religious calendars , Āsāṛh begins on a new moon and is usually the fourth month of the year .
Shayani Ekadashi ( lit . sleeping eleventh ) or Maha-ekadashi ( lit . The great eleventh ) or Prathama-ekadashi ( lit . The first eleventh ) or Padma Ekadashi or Devshayani Ekadashi or Devpodhi Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day ( Ekadashi ) of the bright fortnight ( Shukla paksha ) of the Hindu month of Ashadha ( June - July ) . Thus it is also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi or Ashadhi.It is known as Toli Ekadashi in Telugu.This holy day is of special significance to Vaishnavas , followers of the Hindu protector God , Lord Vishnu .
Shravan ( Sanskrit : श्रवण ; Kannada : ಶ್ರವಣ ; also known as Shravan Kumar ( Sanskrit : श्रवणकुमार ) or Shrobon in Bengali ) is a historical character whose short life is depicted in Ramayana , an ancient Sanskrit epic .
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi , also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi and Pavitra Ekadashi , is a Hindu holy day , which falls on the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Shravana which in the Gregorian calendar falls in July or August . This day is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi , to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Pausha ( December-January ) , which is also called Pausha Putrada Ekadashi . On this day , 24 hours fasting is observed and worship is offered to the god Vishnu ( like other ekadashis ) by both husband and wife in particular , who do not have a son for a long time after marriage , to beget a male child . This day is especially observed by Vaishnavas , followers of Vishnu . A son is considered entirely important in Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shraddha ( ancestor rites ) ensures well-being of his parents in the after-life . While each ekadashi has a separate name and is prescribed for certain goals , the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada ( giver of sons ) ekadashis are devoted to it . Rest of the goals do not enjoy this privilege .
Bhadra or Bhadrapada or Bhaado or Bhadraba ( Hindi : भादों bhaado ; Sanskrit : भाद्रपद bhaadrapada ; Nepali : भाद्र Bhadra ; Odia : ଭାଦ୍ରବ Bhadraba ; Assamese : ভাদ ) is a month of the Hindu calendar that corresponds to August/September in the Gregorian calendar . In India 's national civil calendar ( Shaka calendar ) , Bhadra is the sixth month of the year , beginning on 23 August and ending on 22 September . In Vedic Jyotish , Bhadra begins with the Sun 's entry into Virgo , and is usually the fifth month of the year . In lunar religious calendars , Bhadra begins on the new moon in August/September and is the sixth month of the year . The festival of Ganesha Chaturthi , celebrating the birthday of Ganesha , is observed from the 4-10 Bhadrapada in the bright fortnight and is the main holiday of the year in Maharashtra . Per Shaka calendar , the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada is reserved for the veneration of the dead . This period is known as Pitru Paksha . In the Vaishnava calendar , Hrishikesh governs this month . The Goddess Radha was born on the eighth day of this month . Vaishnavas and some Shivites fast during the whole month of Purattasi in Tamil Nadu and visit Vaishnav temples on Saturday .
Ashvini is the first star that appears in the evening sky . In the Indian astrology it is the head of Aries , or the first of the 27 Nakshatra . Ashvin also stands for the divine twins , the Ashvins , the gods of vision , Ayurvedic medicine , the glow of sunrise and sunset , and averting misfortune and sickness in Hindu mythology . Asawin is the Thai variant of Ashvin and stands for the warrior . The term is often translated into English as knight .
Karthikai , Kartika , Karthika or Kartik or Kartika maasam is a month in Hindu calendar , that typically overlaps October and November . In the Bengali , Maithili , and Nepali calendar , it is the 7th month , in the Tamil calendar it is the 8th month .
Prabodhini Ekadashi also known as Devotthan Ekadashi , is the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) in the bright fortnight ( Shukla Paksha ) of the Hindu month of Kartik . It marks the end of the four-month period of Chaturmas , when god Vishnu is believed to sleep . It is believed that Vishnu sleeps on Shayani Ekadashi and wakes on Prabodhini Ekadashi , thus giving this day the name Prabodhini Ekadashi ( awakening eleventh ) , Vishnu-prabodhini ( awakening of Vishnu ) and Dev-Prabodhini Ekadashi , Utthana ekadashi ( opening of His eyes ) , Deothan , Dev uthav ekadashi or Dev Oothi ekadashi ( god 's awakening ) . The end of Chaturmas , when marriages are prohibited , signifies the beginning of the Hindu wedding season . It is also known as Kartiki Ekadashi , Kartik Shukla ekadashi and Kartiki . Prabodhini Ekadashi is followed by Kartik Poornima , which day is celebrated as Dev Diwali or Diwali of gods . It is also believed that Lord Vishnu married to goddess Tulsi on this Day .
Agrahāyaṇa or Mārgaśīrṣa , ( Hindi : अगहन - agahana ; मार्गशीर्ष - Mārgaśirṣa ) is a month of the Hindu calendar . In India 's national civil calendar , Agrahāyaṇa is the ninth month of the year , beginning on 22 November and ending on 21 December . Since Vedic times , this month is known as Mārgaśīrṣa after the Nakṣatra ( asterisms ) Mṛgaśiras . In Tamil , the month is known as Maarkazhi . The word Agrahāyaṇa means the month of Ayana or Equinox ( agra = first + ayana = travel of the sun , equinox ) . The aligning of this name with the Mṛgaśiras Nakṣatra ( Lambda Orionis ) , gives rise to speculation that this name was given when the sun was near Orion at the time of the vernal equinox , i.e . around 7000 years ago . In lunar religious calendars , Agrahāyaṇa may begin on either the new moon or the full moon around the same time of year , and is usually the 9th month of the year . In solar religious calendars , Agrahāyaṇa/Maarkazhi begins with the Sun 's entry into Sagittarius , and is the 9th month of the year .
Vaikunta Ekadashi is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi that occurs during the Dhanu/Margazhi month in the Hindu calendar ( corresponding to late December - early January in English calendar ) . The Vaishnava ( Worshipers/Followers of Vishnu ) sect believes that Vaikunta Dwaram or the gate to the Lord 's Inner Sanctum is opened on this day . The Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in the Lunar calendar is known as a 'Mokshada Ekadashi . ' Special prayers , yagnas , discourses and speeches are arranged at Vishnu temples across the world on this auspicious day . The Shaiva sect observes the day as Trikoti Ekadashi , a religious observance where all the deities in the Hindu pantheon pay obeisance to Lord Sri Shiva at once .
Mokshada Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day , which falls on the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Margashirsha ( Agrahayana ) , corresponding to November-December . Hindus , particularly Vaishnavas observe a 24-hour fast in honour of the god Krishna , an avatar of Vishnu . As the name itself indicates , Mokshada Ekadashi is a highly auspicious day dedicated to worship of Lord Vishnu - Shri Hari to get rid of all your sins and to achieve moksha or liberation after death . The ekadashi is celebrated on the same day as Gita Jayanti , the day when Krishna gave the holy sermon of the Bhagavad Gita to the Pandava prince Arjuna , as described in the Hindu epic Mahabharata . The 700-verse Bhagavad Gita told at the beginning of the climactic Mahabharata war between the Pandavas and their cousins , the Kauravas at Kurukshetra , deals with a variety of Hindu philosophical ideas .
Pausha ( Sanskrit : पौष Pauṣa ; Hindi : पूस Pus ; Tamil : தை Tai ) is a month of the Hindu calendar and as well in the Indian national calendar ; it 's the tenth month of the year , corresponding with December/January in the Gregorian calendar . In lunar Hindu calendars , Pausha ( also called Paush or Poush maas ) begins with either the full or new moon in December and is the ninth month of the year . Since it follows the lunar cycle , its start and end varies year by year unlike the solar cycle Hindu calendars . Pausha is a winter ( Shishir Ritu ) month . The Hindu lunar month Pausha overlaps with its solar month Dhanu in the Hindu lunisolar calendars .
Putrada Ekadashi ( lit . ekadashi that is the giver of sons ) is a Hindu holy day , which falls on the 11th lunar day ( ekadashi ) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Pausha ( December-January ) . This day is also known as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi , to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Shravana ( July-August ) , which is also called Shravana Putrada Ekadashi . Couples fast on this day and worship the god Vishnu for a good son . This day is especially observed by Vaishnavas , followers of Vishnu . A son is considered entirely important in Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shraddha ( ancestor rites ) ensures well-being of his parents in the after-life . While each ekadashi is prescribed for certain goals , the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada ( giver of sons ) ekadashis are devoted to it . Rest of the goals do not enjoy this privilege . It also highlights the preference to have sons instead of daughters .
Maagha ( Hindi : माघ maagh ) is a month of the Hindu calendar . In India 's national civil calendar , it 's the eleventh month of the year , it corresponds with January/February in the Gregorian calendar . In lunar calendars , Maagh may begin on either the new moon or the full moon around the same time of year , and is usually the tenth month of the year . It is named thus because , in this month , the full moon is usually found nearby or within the star cluster called Magha . In solar calendars , Maagh begins with the Sun 's entry into Capricorn , and is usually the eleventh month of the year .
Fālgun or Phālgun ( Bengali : ফাল্গুন ; Assamese : ফাগুন ; Nepali : फाल्गुन ) is the eleventh month in the Bengali calendar and Nepali calendar . This month is named after the star Uttorfalguni ( উত্তরফাল্গুনী Uttôrfalguni ) . It marks the arrival of spring , the sixth and final season in Bangladesh , Nepāl and Assam . The first of Falgun usually falls on 13 February of the Gregorian Calendar .
Amalaka Ekadashi or Amalaki Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day , celebrated on the 11th day ( Ekadashi ) of the waxing moon , in the lunar month of Phalgun ( February-March ) . It is a celebration of the amalaka or amla tree ( Phyllanthus emblica ) , known as the Indian gooseberry . The god Vishnu , for whom ekadashis are sacred , is believed to reside in the tree . The amla tree is ritually worshiped on this day to get the grace of the deity . The day marks the beginning of the main celebrations of the festival of Holi , the Hindu festival of colours .