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Updated December 22nd, 2020 at 14:10 IST

Ekadashi in 2021: Nirjala Ekadashi, Ashaadhi Ekadashi & other ekadashi in 2021

Ekadashi is observed on the 11th of every month and devotees observe a fast on this day. Here is a list of 'When is Ekadashi in 2021', read for more.

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Ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month, one during Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting to seek His blessings. Ekadashi is also known as Hari Din and Hari Vassar. This fast is celebrated by both the Vaishnava and the non-Vaishnava communities. It is believed that fasting on Ekadashi fulfils more desires that performing a Havan, Yagna, Vedic Karma-kand etc. The importance of this fast is also mentioned in the Purnas. Wheat, spices and vegetables are prohibited on Ekadashi for those who observe fast.

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It is also known as Gyaras, which is an important date in Hinduism. It is observed to worship your deities and it is said to be a great virtue. Ekadashi after a full moon is called Krishna Paksha while Ekadashi after Amavasya is called Shukla Paksha. Let’s know when and on what day does Ekadashi fall in 2021. Ekadashi fast spans for three days and devotees take a single meal in the afternoon before fasting day to make sure there is no food residual in the stomach on the next day. 

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Ekadashi in 2021

DateDayWhich

January 9, 2021

Saturday 

Safala Ekadashi

January 24, 2021

Sunday

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

February 7, 2021

Sunday

Shattila Ekadashi

February 8, 2021

Monday

Vaishnava Shattila Ekadashi

February 23, 2021

Tuesday

Jaya Ekadashi

March 9, 2021

Tuesday

Vijaya Ekadashi

March 25, 2021

Thursday

Amalaki Ekadashi

April 7, 2021

Wednesday

Papmochani Ekadashi

April 23, 2021

Friday

Kamada Ekadashi

May 7, 2021 

Friday

Varuthini Ekadashi

May 22, 2021 

 

SaturdayMohini Ekadashi

May 23, 2021

Sunday

Gauna Mohini Ekadashi
Vaishnava Mohini Ekadashi

June 6, 2021

Sunday

Apara Ekadashi

June 21, 2021

Monday

Nirjala Ekadashi

July 5, 2021 

Monday

Yogini Ekadashi

July 20, 2021

Tuesday

Devshayani Ekadashi

August 4, 2021

Wednesday

Kamika Ekadashi

August 18, 2021

Wednesday

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

September 3, 2021

Friday

Aja Ekadashi

September 17, 2021 

Friday

Parsva Ekadashi

October 2, 2021

Saturday

Indira Ekadashi

October 16, 2021

Saturday

Papankusha Ekadashi

November 1, 2021

Monday

 

Rama Ekadashi

November 15, 2021

Monday

Devutthana Ekadashi

November 30, 2021

Tuesday

Utpanna Ekadashi

December 14, 2021

Tuesday

Mokshada Ekadashi
Guruvayur Ekadashi

December 30, 2021

Thursday

Saphala Ekadashi

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Published December 22nd, 2020 at 14:10 IST

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