EkadashiCalendar
‖ 24 Ekadashis · every year ‖
Each Hindu month has two Ekadashis — one in the waning (Krishna) and one in the waxing (Shukla) fortnight. Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi (Amalaki) is held to be the manifestation day of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji.
Next Ekadashi
25 June 2026 (Thursday)
Nirjala Ekadashi
ज्येष्ठ · Shukla paksha
Upcoming Ekadashis
- 10 July 2026Yogini
- 25 July 2026Devshayani
- 9 August 2026Kamika
- 23 August 2026Shravana Putrada
- 7 September 2026Aja
- 22 September 2026Parsva
- 6 October 2026Indira
- 22 October 2026Papankusha
- 5 November 2026Rama
- 20 November 2026Devutthana
- 4 December 2026Utpanna
Source: Drik Panchang (Smarta tradition). Dates shift each year with the panchang — always check a local panchang for a specific date.
The Ekadashi vrat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Shri Khatu Shyam Ji is revered as Krishna’s own form in the age of Kali. Each Ekadashi has its own name, story and fruit — but Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi is the most special of all, for it is held to be Baba’s day of manifestation.
Khatu-special date
Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi — Amalaki
Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi (Amalaki) is held to be the manifestation day of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji. On this day lakhs of devotees walk the Nishan Yatra from Ringas to Khatu for the blessing of his darshan.
In 2027 this falls on 18 March 2027. From it, the week-long “Lakhi Mela” runs through to the following Dwadashi and Holi.
The 24 Ekadashis — Month by Month
From Chaitra to Phalguna — both fortnights of all twelve Hindu months.
- 1
Chaitra · Krishna
Papamochani
Cleanses sin — kept for self-purification.
- 2
Chaitra · Shukla
Kamada
Fulfils heartfelt wishes and desires.
- 3
Vaishakha · Krishna
Varuthini
Guards against misfortune; brings good fortune.
- 4
Vaishakha · Shukla
Mohini
Frees the mind from delusion and attachment.
- 5
Jyeshtha · Krishna
Apara
Bestows boundless merit.
- 6
Jyeshtha · Shukla
Nirjala
The hardest vrat — kept without even water; said to carry the fruit of all the year’s Ekadashis.
- 7
Ashadha · Krishna
Yogini
Yogic merit and release from curses.
- 8
Ashadha · Shukla
Devshayani
Vishnu begins his cosmic sleep; the start of Chaturmas.
- 9
Shravana · Krishna
Kamika
Destroys sin and fulfils wishes.
- 10
Shravana · Shukla
Putrada
Kept by those who pray for children.
- 11
Bhadrapada · Krishna
Aja
Removes all hardship; restores what was lost.
- 12
Bhadrapada · Shukla
Parsva
Vishnu turns in his sleep — the midpoint of Chaturmas.
- 13
Ashwin · Krishna
Indira
Offered for the liberation of ancestors.
- 14
Ashwin · Shukla
Papankusha
Frees one from the grip of past sins.
- 15
Kartik · Krishna
Rama
Brings the grace of Lakshmi and prosperity.
- 16
Kartik · Shukla
Devutthana
Vishnu awakens; Tulsi Vivah; the close of Chaturmas.
- 17
Margashirsha · Krishna
Utpanna
The appearance of Ekadashi Devi — mother of all the Ekadashis.
- 18
Margashirsha · Shukla
Mokshada
Bestows liberation; Gita Jayanti falls on this day.
- 19
Pausha · Krishna
Saphala
Brings success in all endeavours.
- 20
Pausha · Shukla
Putrada
Kept for the well-being of children (Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls near it).
- 21
Magha · Krishna
Shattila
The giving of sesame (til) holds special merit.
- 22
Magha · Shukla
Jaya
Release from lower births and bondage.
- 23
Phalguna · Krishna
Vijaya
Victory in every undertaking.
- 24
Phalguna · Shukla
Amalaki★ Khatu
Held to be the manifestation day of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji — the first day of the Lakhi Mela. The amla tree is worshipped.
Dates shift each year with the panchang. Always check your local panchang for a specific date.
How to Keep the Ekadashi Vrat
- 1
From the evening of Dashami, resolve to keep a sattvic diet and a calm, pure mind.
- 2
On Ekadashi morning, bathe, wear clean clothes and take the sankalp (vow).
- 3
Stay on a fruit diet through the day — rice, grains and pulses are avoided.
- 4
Remember and recite to Vishnu, Shyam Baba or your chosen deity through the day.
- 5
Keep the night-long jagran with bhajan and kirtan — the heart of the vrat.
- 6
On Dwadashi morning, bathe, give in charity, and break the fast (paran).
The detailed Hindi guide carries the full vrat vidhi and the panchang context for each Ekadashi.