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Cosmic Timing Insight
Ekadashi is a powerful day for spiritual purification. Fasting on this day aligns your energy with divine grace. Check the calendar below for the next sacred fasting opportunity.
Ekadashi Calendar Controls
Timings calculated using astronomical ephemeris · Accuracy within ±2 minutes for sunrise data
Upcoming Ekadashi Fasting Days
Upcoming Fasting Days
March 2026
Ekadashi dates & sacred timings highlighted
Tap any day for detailed panchanga · ⚡ Gold-highlighted days are Ekadashi fasting dates
📜 Ekadashi List · Fasting & Parana Timings
What Ekadashi Energy Supports Today
Favorable Activities
Fasting, meditation, mantra chanting, reading scriptures, visiting temples, charity, self-reflection, and spiritual study.
Better to Avoid
Heavy meals, grains & beans (if fasting), excessive physical labor, conflict, materialistic pursuits, and negative thoughts.
✨ Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day — ideal for turning inward and aligning with higher consciousness.
Sacred Ekadashi Vrat
Ekadashi, the 11th lunar day of both Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) paksha, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day is believed to remove karmic burdens, grant spiritual merit, and harmonize cosmic energies within the body and mind.
Parana (breaking the fast) should be done after sunrise on Dwadashi tithi (the 12th lunar day). The calendar below shows precise Parana times calculated for your selected location using astronomical sunrise data.
📐 Calculations based on sidereal lunar positions, tropical-to-sidereal ayanamsa correction, and location-specific sunrise ephemeris.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekadashi and why is it observed?
Ekadashi is the 11th day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It occurs twice a month — once during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and once during Krishna Paksha (waning moon). It is considered highly auspicious for fasting and spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The alignment of lunar energies on this day is believed to support detoxification, mental clarity, and spiritual elevation.
What is Parana and when should I break the fast?
Parana is the ritual of breaking the Ekadashi fast. It should be performed after sunrise on Dwadashi (the 12th lunar day), but before the Dwadashi tithi ends. Our calendar calculates the exact sunrise time for your city so you know the earliest moment to break your fast. Breaking the fast at the proper time is considered essential to receive the full spiritual benefits of the vrat.
How accurate are the timings on this calendar?
Our timings are derived from astronomical ephemeris calculations using the Gregorian-to-Julian Day conversion, precise solar and lunar longitude formulas, and location-specific sunrise/sunset algorithms. The ayanamsa correction (approx. 23.85° for the current epoch) is applied for sidereal positions. Sunrise times are accurate within approximately ±2 minutes for the selected coordinates.
What's the difference between Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi?
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi occurs during the waxing phase of the moon (leading to Purnima/full moon). Krishna Paksha Ekadashi occurs during the waning phase (leading to Amavasya/new moon). Both are spiritually significant, though some traditions place special emphasis on Shukla Ekadashis. Each Ekadashi has a specific name and associated legend based on the lunar month.