Ekadashi Vrat Calendar 2029
A month-by-month list of every Ekadashi of the year - the eleventh-tithi fasting days sacred to Lord Vishnu - including Nirjala, Devshayani, Prabodhini (Dev Uthani), Mokshada / Vaikuntha, Putrada and Saphala, with the name, paksha, lunar month and tithi timing of each.
The Ekadashi Vrat Calendar lists 25 dates in 2029, from Shattila Ekadashi on 10 January through Saphala Ekadashi on 31 December. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2085 – 2086. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several dates later than usual.
Ekadashi Fasting Days
January 2029
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Shattila Ekadashi
Tithi 2:20 AM, Jan 10 – 12:50 AM, Jan 11
Paran 7:15 AM, Jan 11 – 9:20 AM, Jan 11
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
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Jaya Ekadashi
Tithi 4:58 PM, Jan 25 – 5:17 PM, Jan 26
Paran 7:11 AM, Jan 27 – 9:20 AM, Jan 27
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
February 2029
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Vijaya Ekadashi
Tithi 12:37 PM, Feb 8 – 12:33 PM, Feb 9
Paran 7:03 AM, Feb 10 – 9:16 AM, Feb 10
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
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Amalaki Ekadashi
Tithi 10:24 AM, Feb 24 – 9:11 AM, Feb 25
Paran 6:48 AM, Feb 26 – 7:29 AM, Feb 26
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
March 2029
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Papamochani Ekadashi
Tithi 1:16 AM, Mar 10 – 2:07 AM, Mar 11
Paran 8:35 AM, Mar 11 – 8:57 AM, Mar 11
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
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Padmini Ekadashi
Tithi 11:39 PM, Mar 25 – 9:47 PM, Mar 26
Paran 6:16 AM, Mar 27 – 8:44 AM, Mar 27
The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
April 2029
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Parama Ekadashi
Tithi 3:42 PM, Apr 8 – 5:37 PM, Apr 9
Paran 6:00 AM, Apr 10 – 8:33 AM, Apr 10
The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
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Kamada Ekadashi
Tithi 9:38 AM, Apr 24 – 6:37 AM, Apr 25
Paran after 5:44 AM, Apr 26
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
May 2029
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Varuthini Ekadashi
Tithi 7:37 AM, May 8 – 10:02 AM, May 9
Paran 5:33 AM, May 10 – 8:15 AM, May 10
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
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Mohini Ekadashi
Tithi 4:13 PM, May 23 – 1:11 PM, May 24
Paran 5:25 AM, May 25 – 8:10 AM, May 25
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
June 2029
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Apara Ekadashi
Tithi 12:21 AM, Jun 7 – 2:45 AM, Jun 8
Paran 9:18 AM, Jun 8 – 5:01 AM, Jun 9
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
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Nirjala Ekadashi
Tithi 9:16 PM, Jun 21 – 6:35 PM, Jun 22
Paran 5:24 AM, Jun 23 – 8:12 AM, Jun 23
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
July 2029
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Yogini Ekadashi
Tithi 5:14 PM, Jul 6 – 7:09 PM, Jul 7
Paran 5:29 AM, Jul 8 – 8:16 AM, Jul 8
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi
Tithi 2:13 AM, Jul 21 – 12:11 AM, Jul 22
Paran 5:47 AM, Jul 22 – 8:21 AM, Jul 22
Lord Vishnu begins his four-month cosmic sleep and Chaturmas starts; in Maharashtra it is Ashadhi Ekadashi, the climax of the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage to Lord Vitthal.
August 2029
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Kamika Ekadashi
Tithi 9:48 AM, Aug 5 – 10:34 AM, Aug 6
Paran 5:46 AM, Aug 7 – 8:26 AM, Aug 7
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Tithi 8:18 AM, Aug 19 – 7:29 AM, Aug 20
Paran 5:53 AM, Aug 21 – 6:53 AM, Aug 21
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
September 2029
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Aja Ekadashi
Tithi 12:52 AM, Sep 4 – 12:52 AM, Sep 5
Paran 6:24 AM, Sep 5 – 8:32 AM, Sep 5
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
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Parsva Ekadashi
Tithi 5:09 PM, Sep 17 – 5:20 PM, Sep 18
Paran 6:08 AM, Sep 19 – 8:34 AM, Sep 19
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
October 2029
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Indira Ekadashi
Tithi 2:43 PM, Oct 3 – 1:04 PM, Oct 4
Paran 6:16 AM, Oct 5 – 8:37 AM, Oct 5
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Papankusha Ekadashi
Tithi 5:23 AM, Oct 17 – 6:25 AM, Oct 18
Paran 6:24 AM, Oct 19 – 8:18 AM, Oct 19
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
November 2029
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Rama Ekadashi
Tithi 2:23 AM, Nov 2 – 12:12 AM, Nov 3
Paran 6:34 AM, Nov 3 – 8:46 AM, Nov 3
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi
Tithi 9:18 PM, Nov 15 – 11:24 PM, Nov 16
Paran 6:45 AM, Nov 17 – 8:53 AM, Nov 17
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
December 2029
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Utpanna Ekadashi
Tithi 12:49 PM, Dec 1 – 9:52 AM, Dec 2
Paran after 6:57 AM, Dec 3
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 4:39 PM, Dec 15 – 7:17 PM, Dec 16
Paran 7:07 AM, Dec 17 – 9:11 AM, Dec 17
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Saphala Ekadashi
Tithi 9:52 PM, Dec 30 – 7:14 PM, Dec 31
Paran 7:13 AM, Jan 1 – 9:18 AM, Jan 1
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2029
Beyond the dates the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar lists, 2029 brings 6 eclipses - 4 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 is above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Chaitra, running from 16 March 2029 to 13 April 2029. Shattila Ekadashi falls on 10 January, 12 days earlier in the year than in 2028 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2029
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
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| 14 Jan 10:42 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Pausha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 12 Jun 9:34 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 26 Jun 8:52 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashadha Purnima | Not visible |
| 11 Jul 9:06 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashadha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 Dec 8:32 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Margashirsha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Dec 4:12 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Pausha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2029
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 8 Aug 12:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 25 Aug 1:10 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
| 5 Oct 5:00 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mesha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar 2029
How many festivals and vrats does the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar list in 2029?
The Ekadashi Vrat Calendar lists 25 dates in 2029. The first is Shattila Ekadashi on Wednesday, 10 January 2029, and the last is Saphala Ekadashi on Monday, 31 December 2029.
What are the main festival dates in the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar for 2029?
The first major observances of 2029 are:
- Shattila Ekadashi - Wednesday, 10 January 2029
- Jaya Ekadashi - Friday, 26 January 2029
- Vijaya Ekadashi - Friday, 9 February 2029
- Amalaki Ekadashi - Sunday, 25 February 2029
- Papamochani Ekadashi - Saturday, 10 March 2029
- Padmini Ekadashi - Monday, 26 March 2029
Which traditional year does 2029 correspond to in the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2029 spans Vikram Samvat 2085 – 2086. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2029?
Yes. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2029 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2029?
2029 has 6 eclipses:
- 14 January 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 12 June 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 26 June 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 11 July 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 December 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 December 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2029?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2029:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 29 March 2029, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) enters Vrishabha on 8 August 2029
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Tula on 25 August 2029
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 5 October 2029, moving retrograde
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2029 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Ekadashi Vrat Calendar
A month-by-month list of every Ekadashi of the year - the eleventh-tithi fasting days sacred to Lord Vishnu - including Nirjala, Devshayani, Prabodhini (Dev Uthani), Mokshada / Vaikuntha, Putrada and Saphala, with the name, paksha, lunar month and tithi timing of each.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
