Shukla Paksha
Mohini Ekadashi
मोहिनी एकादशी
📅 April 27, 2026
Commemorates Vishnu's Mohini avatar. Devotees fast and offer prayers for liberation from sins.
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एकादशी तथा व्रत पात्रो
Explore all Ekadashi fasting dates in the Nepali calendar, their religious significance, and the various Vrat (fasting) observances practiced across Nepal.
Upcoming Ekadashi Fasting Days
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Krishna Paksha
Apara Ekadashi
अपरा एकादशी
📅 May 13, 2026
Said to grant fame, wealth, and freedom from past sins.
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Nirjala Ekadashi
निर्जला एकादशी
📅 June 25, 2026
The most strict Ekadashi of the year — observed without water. Equivalent to all other 23 Ekadashis combined.
🎉 Nirjala EkadashiView Details →Krishna Paksha
Yogini Ekadashi
योगिनी एकादशी
📅 July 10, 2026
Said to remove all sins and grant beauty and prosperity.
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Harishayani Ekadashi
हरिशयनी एकादशी
📅 July 25, 2026
Lord Vishnu enters yoga-nidra (cosmic sleep) for four months. Marks the start of Chaturmas — auspicious ceremonies pause until Hari Bodhini Ekadashi.
🎉 Harishayani EkadashiView Details →Shukla Paksha
Putrada Ekadashi
पुत्रदा एकादशी
📅 July 25, 2026
Observed by parents seeking the wellbeing of children.
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Kamika Ekadashi
कामिका एकादशी
📅 August 9, 2026
Considered powerful for fulfilling worldly desires and removing obstacles.
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Parsva Ekadashi
पार्श्व एकादशी
📅 August 23, 2026
Said to mark Vishnu's turning side during yoga-nidra. Also called Vamana Ekadashi.
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Aja Ekadashi
अजा एकादशी
📅 September 7, 2026
Tells the story of King Harishchandra's redemption. Grants freedom from grief and poverty.
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Papankusha Ekadashi
पापांकुशा एकादशी
📅 September 22, 2026
Destroys all sins and grants entry to Vaikuntha (Vishnu's abode).
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Indira Ekadashi
इन्दिरा एकादशी
📅 October 6, 2026
Observed for the salvation of ancestors and Pitru Paksha rituals.
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Haribodhini Ekadashi
हरिबोधिनी एकादशी
📅 October 22, 2026
Lord Vishnu awakens from yoga-nidra. Marks the end of Chaturmas and the sacred marriage of Tulsi to Vishnu.
🎉 Haribodhini EkadashiView Details →Krishna Paksha
Rama Ekadashi
रमा एकादशी
📅 November 4, 2026
Said to grant the merit of all pilgrimages and charity.
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Mokshada Ekadashi
मोक्षदा एकादशी
📅 November 20, 2026
Grants liberation (moksha) and is associated with the Bhagavad Gita.
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Utpanna Ekadashi
उत्पत्ति एकादशी
📅 December 6, 2026
Commemorates the origin of Ekadashi as a divine goddess.
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Putrada Ekadashi (Poush)
पुत्रदा एकादशी (पुष)
📅 December 20, 2026
The second Putrada Ekadashi of the year, observed for children's welfare.
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Saphala Ekadashi
सफला एकादशी
📅 January 4, 2027
Said to grant success and remove obstacles in life.
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Jaya Ekadashi
जया एकादशी
📅 January 16, 2027
Grants victory over enemies and removes fear.
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Shat-Tila Ekadashi
षट्तिला एकादशी
📅 February 1, 2027
Sesame seeds are used in rituals. Said to grant prosperity and remove poverty.
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Amalaki Ekadashi
आमलकी एकादशी
📅 February 17, 2027
Worship of the Amalaki (gooseberry) tree, considered sacred to Vishnu.
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Vijaya Ekadashi
विजया एकादशी
📅 March 3, 2027
Grants victory in all endeavors. Associated with Rama's victory over Ravana.
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Kamada Ekadashi
कामदा एकादशी
📅 March 16, 2027
Fulfills heartfelt desires and grants liberation from curses.
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Papamochani Ekadashi
पापमोचनी एकादशी
📅 March 31, 2027
Destroys all sins. The last Ekadashi of the year.
View Details →Vrat (Fasting) Observances
Ekadashi Vrat
🔄 Twice a month⏱ 1 day
A fasting day observed on the 11th lunar day of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha.
Swasthani Vrat
🔄 Annual (Poush Shukla Purnima to Magh Shukla Purnima)⏱ 1 month📅 Poush–Magh
A month-long fast observed by reading the Swasthani Brata Katha. Dedicated to Goddess Swasthani.
Haritalika Teej Vrat
🔄 Annual (Bhadra Shukla Tritiya)⏱ 1 day (24 hours, without water)📅 Bhadra
A rigorous fast observed by married women for their husbands' longevity and marital harmony.
Karwa Chauth Vrat
🔄 Annual (Kartik Krishna Chaturthi)⏱ 1 day (sunrise to moonrise)📅 Kartik
Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' longevity and prosperity.
Pradosh Vrat
🔄 Twice a month (Trayodashi tithi)⏱ 1 day
Observed on the 13th lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Fasting during twilight.
Somvar Vrat
🔄 Every Monday⏱ 1 day
A weekly fast observed on Mondays, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Mangalvar Vrat
🔄 Every Tuesday⏱ 1 day
A weekly fast observed on Tuesdays, dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga.
Shani Vrat
🔄 Every Saturday⏱ 1 day
A weekly fast observed on Saturdays, dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn).
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
🔄 Monthly (Krishna Chaturthi)⏱ 1 day
A monthly fast observed on the 4th lunar day of Krishna Paksha, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Janai Purnima Vrat
🔄 Annual (Shrawan Shukla Purnima)⏱ 1 day📅 Shrawan
A fast observed on the full moon day of Shrawan, along with changing the sacred thread.
Maghe Sankranti Vrat
🔄 Annual (Magh 1)⏱ 1 day📅 Magh
A fast observed on the first day of Magh, along with holy bathing and charity.
Monthly Ekadashi Overview
Month🌕 Shukla Paksha🌑 Krishna Paksha