Ekadashi 2017 - Ekadashi Vrat Dates

Ekadashi is meant to be one of the auspicious days. On this day, devotees observe vow and worship Lord Vishnu. It’s a belief that fasting on this day results in freeing oneself from their past life sins. Want to know more about Ekadashi? If yes, read on...

Ekadashi 2017 Vrat

In accordance with the Hindu Scriptures, it is extremely essential to avoid the consumption of grains and cereals on the day of Ekadashi. It is believed that on the day of Ekadashi, these two food items are contaminated by sin.Therefore, while observing fast on Ekadashi, be cautious about what to eat.

You can observe Ekadasi fast in either of the 2 ways explained below:

Nirjala Vrat: In this type of fast, you cannot consume anything as long as the fast goes on. Even water cannot be taken in Nirjala Vrat.

Phalahari Vrat: This is a partial fast and you can take milk, fruit, and nuts in Phalahari vrat. According to the Hindu Calendar, Ekadashi fast is observed on every eleventh lunar day. In one month, two Ekadashi fasts are observed. One Ekadasi fast occurs during the Shukla Paksha (bright half) and second one occurs during the Krishna Paksha (dark half).

Ekadashi 2017 Dates

So, if you have a deep desire to get blessed by Lord Vishnu, observing fast on Ekadashi is the best way to do so.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fast is mostly observed by the married women for the well-being of their children. In 2017, this day is on 8 January and 29 December.

Shattila Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 23 January. The term Shattila is derived from the word 'Til' (sesame), which means sesame seeds and therefore, on this day, Til is offered to the needy people. Pleasing Lord Vishnu on this Ekadasi frees from all the sins.

Jaya Ekadasi in 2017 will take place on 7 February. Fasting on Jaya Ekadashi not only pleases Lord Vishnu, but also helps in eradicating all sins and mistakes. It is strongly believed that people who observe fast on this day attain salvation (Moksha).

Vijaya Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 22 February. Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed to get freed from all the obstacles and to get victory.

Amalaki Ekadasi in 2017 will take place on 8 March. On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, the devotees worship Amalaki tree by offering water, incense, sandalwood, flowers, and vermillion. Lord Vishnu is worshiped and fast is observed to bring in benefits and prosperity.

Papamochani Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 24 March. On the day of Papamochani Ekadasi, devotees observe fast to get rid of all the sins they committed.

Kamada Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 7 April. Kamada Ekadashi fast is observed to get rid of all the sins committed. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on this day with a hope to get blessed with a child.

Varuthini Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 22 April.

Mohini Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 6 May.

Apara Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 22 May.

Nirjala Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 5 June.

Yogini Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 20 June.

Devshayani Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 4 July.

Kamika Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 19 July.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 3 August.

Aja Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 18 August.

Parsva Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 2 September.

Indira Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 16 September.

Papankusha Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 1 October.

Rama Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 15 October.

Devutthana Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 31 October.

Utpanna Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 14 November.

Mokshada Ekadashi in 2017 will take place on 30 November.

Saphala Ekadashi will be observed in 2017 on 13 December.

So, this was all we had for Ekadashi. Get the blessings of Lord Vishnu by celebrating Ekadashi..!