Sunrise Ekadashi
Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Tithi ends Tue, 22 Sep · 9:43 PM
Dates follow the sunrise tithi convention used on our Tithi page. Temple calendars may differ by a day.
Ekadashi on 22 September 2026
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Sunrise Ekadashi (11th lunar day) for New Delhi, with vrata practice, regional customs, stories, and FAQ. Back to next Ekadashi.
Ekadashi for New Delhi
Parana reminder
Break the fast on Dwadashi morning after sunrise, within your local parana window. Confirm with a city panchang — do not rely on a pan-India social graphic alone.
Companion reading
- Nakshatra: Uttarashada
- Yoga: Atiganda
- Karana: Vanija
Upcoming Ekadashi dates
Next sunrise Ekadashi mornings for New Delhi. Abroad, always check local sunrise — the civil date can shift.
| Date | Ekadashi | Paksha | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna | 11:05 AM |
| Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla | 12:00 AM |
| Mon, 7 Sep 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna | 5:04 PM |
| Tue, 22 Sep 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla | 9:43 PM |
| Tue, 6 Oct 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna | 12:00 AM |
| Thu, 22 Oct 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla | 2:48 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna | 10:36 AM |
Sunrise tithi by city on 22 September 2026
Cities showing Ekadashi share that eleventh lunar day at local sunrise. Near a transition, neighbours can briefly disagree.
Today’s Ekadashi in major Indian cities
| City | Tithi | Ekadashi? | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi Delhi | Ekadashi | Yes | 9:43 PM |
| Mumbai Maharashtra | — | No | — |
| Bengaluru Karnataka | — | No | — |
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | — | No | — |
| Hyderabad Telangana | — | No | — |
| Kolkata West Bengal | — | No | — |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | — | No | — |
| Jaipur Rajasthan | — | No | — |
| Pune Maharashtra | — | No | — |
| Kochi Kerala | — | No | — |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | — | No | — |
| Varanasi Uttar Pradesh | — | No | — |
Ekadashi for cities outside India
| City | Tithi | Ekadashi? | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York United States | — | No | — |
| Edison, NJ United States | — | No | — |
| Chicago United States | — | No | — |
| San Francisco United States | — | No | — |
| Toronto Canada | — | No | — |
| London United Kingdom | — | No | — |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | — | No | — |
| Singapore Singapore | — | No | — |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | — | No | — |
| Sydney Australia | — | No | — |
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight — once while the Moon is waxing (Shukla) and once while it is waning (Krishna). It is one of the most widely observed Vishnu vrats in Hindu practice: a day for fasting or light food, prayer, japa, and restraint of the senses.
Because “today’s tithi” is read at local sunrise, the civil date of Ekadashi can differ between cities and from some Vaishnava temple calendars that use Arunodaya rules. This page follows the same sunrise convention as our Tithi tool.
How Ekadashi vrata is practised
Customs vary by sampradaya and region, but the arc of the day is shared across much of India.
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Dashami evening
Many households finish the last grain meal before sunset on Dashami, take a light dinner, and set the intention for the next day’s vrata. Some begin a quieter evening with Vishnu stotra or the Bhagavad Gita.
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Ekadashi day
Wake early, bathe, and offer prayer to Vishnu or Krishna. Fasting ranges from complete (nirahara) to fruit-and-milk (phalahar) or a single satvik meal without grains and beans, depending on capacity and tradition. Japa, temple visit, charity, and reading sacred texts are common.
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Night vigil (optional)
Some keep a jagaran with kirtan, Vishnu Sahasranama, or Ramayana reading. Others rest early and keep the focus on a calm, mindful day.
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Dwadashi parana
Break the fast the next morning after sunrise within the local parana window. A simple satvik meal — often with grains again — closes the vrata. Missing the window without reason is traditionally avoided.
Classic “no grains” lists often exclude rice, wheat, and most pulses; fruit, milk, nuts, and certain root vegetables are allowed in phalahar traditions. Temple and family rules differ — follow what your elders or guru teach.
How different regions observe Ekadashi
The lunar day is shared; the flavour of practice shifts with language, temple culture, and cuisine.
North India
Hindi-speaking belts often emphasise Vishnu temples, Tulsi worship, and satsang. Many families keep a fruit fast and visit local mandirs; Vaishnava groups may follow ISKCON or Pushtimarg calendars that can differ by a day from printed Smarta panchangs.
Maharashtra & Gujarat
Wari and Varkari culture, Dwarkadhish and Vitthal devotion, and community bhajans colour the day. Falahar thalis and temple prasad after parana are common. Gujarati households may pair the vrata with quiet home puja and charity.
South India
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam calendars name the day in local languages (Ekadasi / Ekadashi). Temple towns such as Tirupati, Srirangam, and Udupi draw larger crowds on major named Ekadashis. Rice abstinence is widely known; some follow Madhva or Sri Vaishnava fasting rules closely.
Bengal & the East
Vaishnava households linked to Chaitanya traditions keep Harinam, reading of the Bhagavata, and temple gatherings. Food customs and the printed Bengali panjika guide the civil date; confirm when travelling between Kolkata and other cities near a tithi border.
Diaspora temples
Abroad, “today’s Ekadashi” follows local sunrise, not India’s. Temples in the US, UK, Gulf, and Australia often publish their own date. Use your city’s sunrise tithi — or the temple notice — rather than converting an Indian calendar by time zone alone.
Names of Ekadashi
Classical lists give each fortnight’s Ekadashi a name. Exact civil dates shift every year; use the upcoming table above for the next sunrise dates.
| Name | Paksha | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Utpanna | Krishna | Linked with the origin of Ekadashi in Puranic tellings. |
| Mokshada | Shukla | Often in Margashirsha; associated with liberation and Gita Jayanti season. |
| Saphala | Krishna | “Fruitful” Ekadashi of the dark fortnight in Pausha / winter lists. |
| Putrada | Shukla | Bright-fortnight Pausha observance in many North Indian calendars. |
| Shattila | Krishna | Connected with sesame (tila) charity in Magha’s dark fortnight. |
| Jaya | Shukla | Magha Shukla; “victorious” day in several almanacs. |
| Vijaya | Krishna | Phalguna Krishna; victory and completion themes. |
| Amalaki | Shukla | Phalguna Shukla; amla tree worship in some regions. |
| Papamochani | Krishna | Chaitra Krishna; “releaser from sin” in traditional names. |
| Kamada | Shukla | Chaitra Shukla; wish-fulfilling associations in lore. |
| Varuthini | Krishna | Vaishakha Krishna; protective, armour-like symbolism. |
| Mohini | Shukla | Vaishakha Shukla; linked with Vishnu’s Mohini form in some tellings. |
| Apara | Krishna | Jyeshtha Krishna; boundless merit in classical lists. |
| Nirjala | Shukla | Jyeshtha Shukla; often the strictest fast of the year. |
| Yogini | Krishna | Ashadha Krishna; yogic discipline and restraint. |
| Devshayani / Padma | Shukla | Ashadha Shukla; Vishnu’s four-month yoga-nidra begins in many calendars. |
| Kamika | Krishna | Shravana Krishna; desire and devotion themes. |
| Shravana Putrada | Shukla | Shravana Shukla; also called Pavitra in some lists. |
| Aja / Annada | Krishna | Bhadrapada Krishna; food and charity associations. |
| Parsva / Parivartini | Shukla | Bhadrapada Shukla; Vishnu turns in yoga-nidra. |
| Indira | Krishna | Ashvina Krishna; pitru-season proximity in many regions. |
| Pasankusha | Shukla | Ashvina Shukla; noose-and-goad symbolism in names. |
| Rama | Krishna | Kartika Krishna; Rama-nama and late monsoon lists. |
| Prabodhini / Devotthana | Shukla | Kartika Shukla; Vishnu awakens; Vaikuntha Ekadashi in the South. |
Common questions about Ekadashi
When is the next Ekadashi?
Ekadashi falls twice most lunar months — once in the bright fortnight (Shukla) and once in the dark fortnight (Krishna). This page shows the next sunrise Ekadashi for New Delhi and lists the following dates. Near a tithi change, confirm your city’s sunrise reading.
How is the Ekadashi date decided?
Most common almanacs take the tithi current at local sunrise. If sunrise falls on the eleventh lunar day (tithi 11), that civil morning is treated as Ekadashi. Some Vaishnava and temple calendars use Arunodaya (pre-dawn) rules and may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition when they disagree.
What is Ekadashi vrata?
Ekadashi vrata is a day of devotion to Vishnu observed with fasting or light food, prayer, japa, and often a night vigil. The fast typically begins after Dashami and is broken (parana) on Dwadashi after sunrise within the prescribed window.
Who should observe the fast?
Healthy adults who choose the vrata may fast. Children, the elderly, pregnant people, and those with medical needs traditionally take a lighter form (fruit, milk, or satvik meals) or skip fasting while still joining prayer. Ask a doctor if you have health concerns.
What is parana and when do I break the fast?
Parana is the formal breaking of the Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi morning, after sunrise and within the local parana muhurta printed in your panchang. Do not break the fast during Hari Vasara if your tradition observes it. City sunrise times matter — use a local panchang when possible.
Why do Smarta and Vaishnava calendars sometimes differ?
Smarta practice commonly follows the sunrise tithi. Many Vaishnava lineages apply stricter Arunodaya and purity rules for when Ekadashi “touches” the dawn. Both are classical; this page follows the sunrise convention used on our Tithi tool and notes when you should verify with your temple.
Are all Ekadashis the same?
The lunar day is always the eleventh tithi, but each occurrence has a traditional name (Mokshada, Nirjala, Vaikuntha, and others) tied to the lunar month and paksha. Significance, stories, and fasting strictness can differ — Nirjala, for example, is often observed without water.
Sunrise Ekadashi is computed from Vedic astronomical ephemeris for each city. Printed regional panchangs and Vaishnava Arunodaya calendars can differ by a day — confirm with your family or temple tradition for fasting and parana.