2023 Ekadashi Dates Time & Importance
Meaning of Ekadashi
Ekadashi refers to the 11th tithi or lunar day. The eleventh date corresponds to an exact phase of the waxing and waning moon.
In the bright half of the lunar month, the Moon will appear about 3/4 full on Ekadashi, and in the dark half of the lunar month, the Moon will appear dark about 3/4 on Ekadashi.
Why fast on Ekadashi
The study of Vedic astronomy has revealed the importance of the position of the moon and its effect on the human mind. Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight, is said to be favorable for the mind to be in its natural state of wisdom.
So, if we sharpen and orient the mind then there is a possibility of doing better.
Story behind Ekadashi
Ekadashi originated from Lord Vishnu to kill the demon Mura, who had the intention of killing the sleeping Lord Vishnu. Goddess Ekadashi is the protective power of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Vaishnavi is another power of Lord Vishnu and a part of Sapta Matrik
Importance of Ekadashi
While Ekadashi is related to the 11th tithi or lunar day, Saphala means success. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped by his followers in the hope of success, wealth, and good fortune.
They chant mantras and keep a strict fast without drinking water. A total of 24 Ekadashis are celebrated every year.
2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
January 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| January 2, 2023, Monday | Narayan month (Paush), Gaura Ekadashi Starts – 07:11 PM, Jan 01 Ends – 08:23 PM, Jan 02 |
| January 18, 2023, Wednesday | Madhav month (Magha), Krishna Ekadashi Starts – 06:05 PM, Jan 17 Ends – 04:03 PM, Jan 18 |
February 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
February 1, 2023, Wednesday, | Madhav month (Magha), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 11:53 AM, January 31 Ends – 02:01 PM, 01 Feb |
| February 17, 2023, Friday | Govind Masa (Phalgun), Krishna Ekadashi Begins – 05:32 AM, 16 February Ends – 02:49 AM, February 17 |
March 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| March 3, 2023, Friday | Govind Masa (Falgun), Gaura Ekadashi Start – 06:39 AM, March 02 Ends – 09:11 AM, March 03 |
| March 18, 2023, Saturday | Vishnu month (Chaitra), Krishna Ekadashi Begins – 02:06 PM, March 17 Ends – 11:13 AM, March 18 |
April 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| April 2, 2023, Sunday | Vishnu month (Chaitra), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 01:58 AM, 01 April Ends – 04:19 AM, 02 April |
| April 16, 2023, Sunday | Madhusudan month (Vaishakh), Krishna Ekadashi Start – 08:45 PM, 15 April Ends – 06:14 PM, 16 April |
May 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| May 1, 2023, Monday | Madhusudan month (Vaishakh), Gaura Ekadashi Starts – 08:28 PM, 30 April Ends – 10:09 PM, May 01 |
| May 15, 2023, Monday | Trivikram month (Jyeshtha), Krishna Ekadashi Begins – 02:46 AM, May 15 Ends – 01:03 AM, May 16 |
| May 31, 2023, Wednesday | Trivikram month (eldest), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 01:07 PM, 30 May Ends – 01:45 PM, May 31 |
June 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| June 14, 2023, Wednesday | Vaman month (Ashadha), Krishna Ekadashi Begins – 09:28 AM, June 13 Ends – 08:48 AM, June 14 |
| June 29, 2023, Thursday | Vaman month (Ashadha), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 03:18 AM, June 29 Ends – 02:42 AM, June 30 |
July 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| July 13, 2023, Thursday | Sridhara month (Shravan), Krishna Ekadashi Start – 05:59 PM, July 12 Ends – 06:24 PM, July 13 |
| July 29, 2023, Saturday | Sridhara month (Shravan), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 02:51 PM, July 28 Ends – 01:05 PM, July 29 |
August 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| August 12, 2023, Saturday | Sridhara month (Shravan), Krishna Ekadashi Start – 05:06 AM, August 11 Ends – 06:31 AM, August 12 |
| August 27, 2023, Sunday | Sridhara month (Shravan), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 12:08 AM, 27 August Ends – 09:32 PM, 27 August |
September 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| September 11, 2023, Monday | Hrishikesh month (Bhadra), Krishna Ekadashi Start – 07:17 PM, 09 September Ends – 09:28 PM, 10 September |
| September 26, 2023, Tuesday | Hrishikesh month (Bhadra), Gaura Ekadashi Start – 07:55 AM, 25 September Ends – 05:00 AM, 26 September |
October 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| October 10, 2023, Tuesday | Padmanabha month (Ashwini), Krishna Ekadashi Starts – 12:36 PM, 09 October Ends – 03:08 PM, 10 October |
| October 25, 2023, Wednesday | Padmanabha Masa (Ashwini), Gaura Ekadashi Begins – 03:14 PM, 24 October Ends – 12:32 PM, 25 October |
November 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| November 9, 2023, Thursday | Damodar month (Kartika), Krishna Ekadashi Begins – 08:23 AM, 08 November Ends – 10:41 AM, 09 November |
| November 23, 2023, Thursday | Damodar month (Kartik), Gaura Ekadashi Starts – 11:03 PM, 22 November Ends – 09:01 PM, 23 November |
December 2023 Ekadashi Dates and Timings
| December 9, 2023, Saturday | Keshav month (Margashirsha), Krishna Ekadashi Start – 05:06 AM, 08 December Ends – 06:31 AM, 09 December |
| December 23, 2023, Saturday | Keshav month (Margashirsha), Gaura Ekadashi Start – 08:16 AM, 22 December Ends – 07:11 AM, 23 December |
2023 एकादशी तिथियां समय अर्थ और महत्व