Ekadashi is the eleventh day of each of the lunar phases, which is considered to be a very auspicious time. Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and devotees observe the stringent Ekadashi fast on this day to appease Lord Vishnu and head on their road to attain Moksha. As we enter New Year 2023, knowing Ekadashi 2023 dates and timings will surely help people to plan ahead. The Ekadashi Fast is considered a very stringent and challenging fast that many people observe diligently. And Ekadashi in 2023 list is here to help you plan the year better. Masik Shivratri 2023 Dates List: When Is Maha Shivratri? Know Significance, Festivities, and All About the Celebrations Dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Significance of Ekadashi 2023 

Ekadashi 2023 will be commemorated on the eleventh day of every fortnight. Each month has two Ekadashi, making a total of 24 Ekadashi for the fasts. While all Ekadashis are welcomed with Ekadashi Vrat, some observances are more important than others. The Ekadashi fast is observed for the entire day and is only broken during Parana Time the next day. People believe that observing the Ekadashi Vrat helps them atone for all their sins and continue on their path to Moksha. Many people believe that observing the Ekadashi Vrat will help them enter heaven's gates.

Ekadashi 2023 List with Ekadashi Vrat Timing & Parana Time 

Date Day Ekadashi 2023 Name Ekadashi 2023 Timing Prana Time for Breaking Ekadashi Vrat 2023
January 2, 2023  Monday Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

 Begins - 19:11, Jan 01

Ends - 20:23, Jan 02

 06:45 to 09:03 on January 3
January 18, 2023 Wednesday Shattila Ekadashi Begins - 18:05, Jan 17

Ends - 16:03, Jan 18

 06:49 to 09:08 on January 19
February 1, 2023 Wednesday Jaya Ekadashi Begins - 11:53, Jan 31

Ends - 14:01, Feb 01

 06:49 to 09:09 on February 2 
February 16/17, 2023 Thursday, Friday Vijaya Ekadashi Begins - 05:32, Feb 16

Ends - 02:49, Feb 17

 08:01 to 09:07 on February 17
February 17, 2023 Friday Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadashi Begins - 05:32, Feb 16

Ends - 02:49, Feb 17

 06:45 to 09:07 on February 18
March 3, 2023  Friday Amalaki Ekadashi Begins - 06:39, Mar 02

Ends - 09:11, Mar 03

 06:39 to 09:03 on March 4
March 18, 2023 Saturday Pampochini Ekadashi Begins - 14:06, Mar 17

Ends - 11:13, Mar 18

 06:31 to 08:07 on March 19
April 1, 2023 Saturday Kamada Ekadashi  Begins - 01:58, Apr 01

Ends - 04:19, Apr 02

 13:43 to 16:10 on April 2
April 2, 2023 Sunday Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi Begins - 01:58, Apr 01

Ends - 04:19, Apr 02

 06:22 to 06:24 on April 3
April 16, 2023 Sunday Varuthini Ekadashi Begins - 20:45, Apr 15

Ends - 18:14, Apr 16

 06:14 to 08:43 on April 17
May 1, 2023 Monday Mohini Ekadashi Begins - 20:28, Apr 30

Ends - 22:09, May 01

 06:08 to 08:38 on May 2
May 15, 2023 Monday Apara Ekadashi Begins - 02:46, May 15

Ends - 01:03, May 16

 06:41 to 08:35 on May 16
May 31, 2023 Wednesday Nirjala Ekadashi Begins - 13:07, May 30

Ends - 13:45, May 31

 06:03 to 08:35 on June 1
June 14, 2023 Wednesday Yogini Ekadashi Begins - 09:28, Jun 13

Ends - 08:48, Jun 14

 06:04 to 08:32 on June 15
June 29, 2023 Thursday Devshayani Ekadashi Begins - 03:18, Jun 29

Ends - 02:42, Jun 30

 08:20 to 08:40 on June 30
July 13, 2023 Thursday Kamika Ekadashi Begins - 17:59, Jul 12

Ends - 18:24, Jul 13

 06:11 to 08:43 on July 14
July 29, 2023 Saturday Padmini Ekadashi Begins - 14:51, Jul 28

Ends - 13:05, Jul 29

 06:14 to 08:45 on July 30
August 12, 2023 Saturday Parama Ekadashi Begins - 05:06, Aug 11

Ends - 06:31, Aug 12

 06:16 to 08:19 on August 13
August 27, 2023 Sunday Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Begins - 00:08, Aug 27

Ends - 21:32, Aug 27

 06:16 to 08:45 on August 28
September 10, 2023 Sunday Aja Ekadashi Begins - 19:17, Sep 09

Ends - 21:28, Sep 10

 06:16 to 08:42 on September 11
September 25, 2023 Monday Parsava Ekadashi Begins - 07:55, Sep 25

Ends - 05:00, Sep 26

 ​​13:30 to 15:55 on September 26
September 26, 2023 Tuesday Gauna Parsva Ekadashi / Vaishnava Parsva Ekadashi Begins - 07:55, Sep 25

Ends - 05:00, Sep 26

 06:15 to 08:40 on September 27
October 10, 2023 Tuesday Indira Ekadashi Begins - 12:36, Oct 09

Ends - 15:08, Oct 10

 06:14 to 08:38 on October 11
October 25, 2023 Wednesday Papankusha Ekadashi Begins - 15:14, Oct 24

Ends - 12:32, Oct 25

 06:16 to 08:37 on October 26
November 9, 2023 Thursday Rama Ekadashi Begins - 08:23, Nov 08

Ends - 10:41, Nov 09

 06:19 to 08:39 on November 10
November 23, 2023 Thursday Devutthana Ekadashi / Guruvayur Ekadashi Begins - 23:03, Nov 22

Ends - 21:01, Nov 23

 06:25 to 08:44 on ​​November 24
December 8/9, 2023 Friday, Saturday Utpanna Ekadashi / Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi  Begins - 05:06, Dec 08

Ends - 06:31, Dec 09

 13:27 to 15:46 on December 9
December 22, 2023 Friday Mokshada Ekadashi Begins - 08:16, Dec 22

Ends - 07:11, Dec 23

 13:34 to 15:52 on December 23
December 23, 2023 Saturday Gauna Mokshada Ekadashi / Vaishnava Mokshada Ekadashi / Vaikuntha Ekadashi Begins - 08:16, Dec 22

Ends - 07:11, Dec 23

 06:40 to 08:58 on December 24

We hope this list helps you celebrate Ekadashis in 2023 with all the valour and enthusiasm. Happy Ekadashi!

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