Ekadashi 2083
एकादशी २०८३
Ekadashi (एकादशी) is the eleventh lunar day in each fortnight of the Hindu month. There are two ekadashis in every Nepali month — one in Krishna Paksha (waning moon) and one in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) — for a total of 24 in a year. Hindus observe a strict fast on each, traditionally without grains, in worship of Lord Vishnu.
Each ekadashi has a name and a story. The full list for 2083 BS:
- 01April 27, 2026Mohini Ekadashiमोहिनी एकादशी
Baisakh Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi commemorating Vishnu's Mohini avatar. Devotees fast and offer prayers for liberation from sins.
- 02May 13, 2026Apara Ekadashiअपरा एकादशी
Jestha Krishna Ekadashi
Krishna paksha ekadashi of Jestha. Said to grant fame, wealth, and freedom from past sins.
- 03June 25, 2026Nirjala Ekadashiनिर्जला एकादशी
Jestha Shukla Ekadashi
The most strict ekadashi of the year — observed without water. Equivalent to all other 23 ekadashis combined.
- 04July 10, 2026Yogini Ekadashiयोगिनी एकादशी
Asar Krishna Ekadashi
Asar Krishna paksha ekadashi. Said to remove all sins and grant beauty.
- 05July 25, 2026Devshayani Ekadashi (Hari Shayan)हरि शयन एकादशी
Asar Shukla Ekadashi
Vishnu enters yoga-nidra (cosmic sleep) for four months. Marks the start of Chaturmas — auspicious ceremonies pause until Hari Bodhini Ekadashi.
- 06August 9, 2026Kamika Ekadashiकामिका एकादशी
Shrawan Krishna Ekadashi
Shrawan Krishna paksha ekadashi. Considered powerful for fulfilling worldly desires.
- 07August 23, 2026Pavitra (Putrada) Ekadashiपवित्रा (पुत्रदा) एकादशी
Shrawan Shukla Ekadashi
Shrawan Shukla paksha ekadashi. Observed by parents seeking the wellbeing of children.
- 08September 7, 2026Aja Ekadashiअजा एकादशी
Bhadra Krishna Ekadashi
Bhadra Krishna paksha ekadashi. Tells the story of King Harishchandra's redemption.
- 09September 22, 2026Haripariwartini Ekadashiपार्श्व एकादशी
Bhadra Shukla Ekadashi
Bhadra Shukla paksha ekadashi. Said to mark Vishnu's turning side during yoga-nidra. Also called Vamana Ekadashi.
- 10October 6, 2026Indira Ekadashiइन्दिरा एकादशी
Ashwin Krishna Ekadashi
Ashwin Krishna paksha ekadashi during Pitri Paksha. Observed for the salvation of departed ancestors.
- 11October 22, 2026Papankusha Ekadashiपापाङ्कुशा एकादशी
Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi
The ekadashi falling within Dashain week. Observed for liberation from sins and post-death merit.
- 12November 5, 2026Rama Ekadashiरमा एकादशी
Kartik Krishna Ekadashi
Kartik Krishna paksha ekadashi, falling just before Tihar. Observed for prosperity and Lakshmi's blessings.
- 13November 20, 2026Devuthani / Hari Bodhini Ekadashiदेवउठनी / हरि बोधिनी एकादशी
Kartik Shukla Ekadashi
Vishnu awakens from his four-month yoga-nidra. Marks the end of Chaturmas — auspicious ceremonies (weddings, sacred-thread, etc.) resume.
- 14December 4, 2026Utpanna Ekadashiउत्पन्ना एकादशी
Mangsir Krishna Ekadashi
The 'origin' ekadashi — said to be the first ekadashi, born from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura.
- 15December 20, 2026Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti)मोक्षदा एकादशी (गीता जयन्ती)
Mangsir Shukla Ekadashi
Marks the day Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Observed as Gita Jayanti.
- 16January 3, 2027Saphala Ekadashiसफला एकादशी
Poush Krishna Ekadashi
Poush Krishna paksha ekadashi. Observed for success in endeavors.
- 17January 18, 2027Pausha Putrada Ekadashiपौष पुत्रदा एकादशी
Poush Shukla Ekadashi
Poush Shukla paksha ekadashi. Observed by parents wishing for sons.
- 18February 2, 2027Shattila Ekadashiषट्तिला एकादशी
Magh Krishna Ekadashi
Magh Krishna paksha ekadashi. Sesame (til) is used in six ways during the observance.
- 19February 17, 2027Jaya Ekadashiजया एकादशी
Magh Shukla Ekadashi
Magh Shukla paksha ekadashi. Said to grant liberation from the cycle of rebirth as a ghost or evil spirit.
- 20March 4, 2027Vijaya Ekadashiविजया एकादशी
Falgun Krishna Ekadashi
Falgun Krishna paksha ekadashi. Said to bestow victory in difficult endeavors — Lord Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
- 21April 2, 2027Papamochani Ekadashiपापमोचनी एकादशी
Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi
Chaitra Krishna paksha ekadashi. Observed to absolve sins committed knowingly or unknowingly.
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Ekadashis use Baisakh of 2083 BS as their first month — the first ekadashi of the Nepali year falls in early Baisakh.