Ekadashi dates are very important for Hindus; especially those who keep fast these days. In this Ekadashi calendar, you can find all the 24 Ekadashi 2022 dates and timings.
Ekadashi is considered a very auspicious day in Hinduism and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Eleventh lunar day each of the two lunar phases (Krishna Paksha and Sukla Paksha) is called Ekadashi. According to the Hindu lunar calendar; 24 Ekadashi will be observed this year.
Ekadashi 2022
All Ekadashi 2022 dates, tithi, and timings are provided below.
| Ekadashi | Dates & Tithi | Timing (Muhurat) |
|---|---|---|
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Thursday, 13 January Paush, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 04:49 PM, 12 Jan Ends- 07:32 PM, 13 Jan |
| Shattila Ekadashi | Friday, 28 January Magha, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 02:16 AM, 28 Jan Ends- 11:35 PM, 28 Jan |
| Jaya Ekadashi | Saturday, 12 February Magha, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 01:52 PM, 11 Feb Ends- 04:27 PM, 12 Feb |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | Saturday, 26 February Phalguna, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 10:39 AM, 26 Feb Ends- 08:12 AM, 27 Feb |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | Monday, 14 March Phalguna, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 10:21 AM, 13 Mar Ends- 12:05 PM, 14 Mar |
| Papmochani Ekadashi | Monday, 28 March Chaitra, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 06:04 PM, 27 Mar Ends- 04:15 PM, 28 Mar |
| Kamada Ekadashi | Tuesday, 12 April Chaitra, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 04:30 AM, 12 Apr Ends- 05:02 AM, 13 Apr |
| Varuthini Ekadashi | Tuesday, 26 April Vaishakh, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 01:37 AM, 26 Apr Ends- 12:47 AM, 27 Apr |
| Mohini Ekadashi | Thursday, 12 May Vaishakh, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 07:31 PM, 11 May Ends- 06:51 PM, 12 May |
| Apara Ekadashi | Thursday, 26 May Jyeshtha, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 10:32 AM, 25 May Ends- 10:54 AM, 26 May |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | Friday, 10 June Jyeshtha, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 07:25 AM, 10 Jun Ends- 05:45 AM, 11 Jun |
| Yogini Ekadashi | Friday, 24 June Ashadha, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 09:41 PM, 23 Jun Ends- 11:12 PM, 24 Jun |
| Devshayani Ekadashi | Sunday, 10 July Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 04:39 PM, 09 Jul Ends- 02:13 PM, 10 Jul |
| Kamika Ekadashi | Sunday, 24 July Shravan, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 11:27 AM, 23 Jul Ends- 01:45 PM, 24 Jul |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Monday, 8 August Shravan, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 11:50 PM, 7 Aug Ends- 09:00 PM, 8 Aug |
| Aja Ekadashi | Tuesday, 23 August Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 03:35 AM, 22 Aug Ends- 06:06 AM, 23 Aug |
| Parsva Ekadashi | Tuesday, 6 September Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 05:54 AM, 6 Sep Ends- 03:04 AM, 7 Sep |
| Indira Ekadashi | Wednesday, 21 September Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 09:26 PM, 20 Sep Ends- 11:34 PM, 21 Sep |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Thursday, 6 October Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 12:00 PM, 5 Oct Ends- 09:40 AM, 6 Oct |
| Rama Ekadashi | Friday, 21 October Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 04:04 PM, 20 Oct Ends- 05:22 PM, 21 Oct |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Friday, 4 November Kartika, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 07:30 PM, 3 Nov Ends- 06:08 PM, 4 Nov |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Sunday, 20 November Margashirsha, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 10:29 AM, 19 Nov Ends- 10:41 AM, 20 Nov |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Saturday, 3 December Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadashi | Begins- 05:39 AM, 3 Dec Ends- 05:34 AM, 4 Dec |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Monday, 19 December Pausha, Krishna Ekadashi | Begins- 03:32 AM, 19 Dec Ends- 02:32 AM, 20 Dec |
Significance of Ekadashi
Ekadashi Vrat is also known as Hari Vasar. This fast is celebrated by both Vaishnava and non-Vaishnav communities. On Ekadashi fast, offering more than Havan, Yagya, Vedic Karma-kand also gives more results. It is said that by observing this fast, our ancestors or fathers attain heaven. The Skanda Purana also mentions the importance of Ekadashi fast. If someone observes this fast, then one has to use wheat, spices, and vegetables on Ekadashi.
Rules of Ekadashi Vrat
There are very strict rules for observing Ekadashi fast on these Ekadashi dates. It is said that the people who keep this fast keep fasting from the sun rising before Ekadashi till the sun rises the next day. People of any gender and age can keep this fast according to their wishes.
- People observing Ekadashi fast have to follow some important rules on the day of Dashami which is one day before Ekadashi. It is said that from the day of Dashami, devotees should not eat meat-fish, onion, lentils, and honey-like food items.
- Remember that you have to stay away from indulgence in the night, as well as to follow celibacy completely.
- On Ekadashi, you can not use Wooden brush to clean your teeth. Instead of using it, you can chew with lemon, berries or mango leaves and clean your throat with your hands.
- On this day you cannot even break the leaf of the tree.
- Also, after bathing, you should go to the temple (Vishnu Temple).
- Read Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
- Read or hear the Bhagavad Gita is very fruitful.
- Chant ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ with a sincere and clear mind.
- Worship Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi Days.
- You can donate according to your wishes.
The next day of Ekadashi is considered as Dwadashi. Nothing happens in Dwadashi Dashami and it is the same as in other days. It is said that on this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped by taking a bath early in the morning, along with it, complete this fast by eating food as usual. It is said that it is good to give sweets and Dakshina etc. to Brahmins. Just remember that devotees should complete this fast before coming to Trayodashi. On this day try to follow the rules of Ekadashi fast and there should not be any mistake in this also.
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