Festival date logic
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Bi-monthly fasting day on the 11th tithi of each fortnight.
Direct answer
Ekadashi date rule
Ekadashi is a recurring Hindu observance calculated from its Panchang rule. Samvat explains the tithi, significance, and date logic.
Gregorian date
Recurring every lunar monthHindu date
Ekadashi, both Shukla and Krishna pakshaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Occurs twice every lunar month on the 11th tithi (Ekadashi) of both Shukla and Krishna paksha. Each Ekadashi has a unique name and significance based on the month.
Read the calculation methodologyEkadashi tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
fastingCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Sacred day for Vishnu worship. Fasting cleanses body and mind.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Ekadashi dated?
Ekadashi is a recurring Hindu observance calculated from its Panchang rule. Samvat explains the tithi, significance, and date logic.
What is the tithi for Ekadashi?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Ekadashi, both Shukla and Krishna paksha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Ekadashi.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.