Apara Ekadashi 2026 and 2027
Apara Ekadashi kab hai? Here are the calculated dates for 2026 and 2027 with tithi times, what the day means and how families keep the vrat.
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Month
Vaishakha
Paksha
Krishna
Deity
Lord Vishnu
2026
Wed, 13 May, 2026
2027
Tue, 1 Jun, 2027
Apara Ekadashi dates
| Date | Tithi starts (IST) | Tithi ends (IST) | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 13 May, 2026 | Tue, 12 May, 2026, 2:53 PM | Wed, 13 May, 2026, 1:30 PM | Vaishakha, Krishna |
| Tue, 1 Jun, 2027 | Mon, 31 May, 2027, 10:03 AM | Tue, 1 Jun, 2027, 9:40 AM | Vaishakha, Krishna |
Apara Ekadashi date and time
Apara Ekadashi falls in Vaishakha month, Krishna paksha. Dates below use the New Delhi sunrise rule; your city may differ by a day.
- Wed, 13 May, 2026: tithi Tue, 12 May, 2026, 2:53 PM to Wed, 13 May, 2026, 1:30 PM IST.
- Tue, 1 Jun, 2027: tithi Mon, 31 May, 2027, 10:03 AM to Tue, 1 Jun, 2027, 9:40 AM IST.
When is Apara Ekadashi 2026?
Apara Ekadashi 2026 is on Wed, 13 May, 2026 in India (New Delhi sunrise rule).
When is Apara Ekadashi 2027?
Apara Ekadashi 2027 is on Tue, 1 Jun, 2027.
Apara Ekadashi kab hai?
2026 mein Wed, 13 May, 2026, aur 2027 mein Tue, 1 Jun, 2027.
Significance of Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi is known for its large merit and generosity. Like every Ekadashi it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
In short
Known for its large merit and generosity.
For families
A calm day of prayer, simple food and charity.
Remember
Health always comes before strict rules.
What is the tithi start time for Apara Ekadashi 2026?
Ekadashi tithi starts Tue, 12 May, 2026, 2:53 PM and ends Wed, 13 May, 2026, 1:30 PM IST.
What is the tithi time for Apara Ekadashi 2027?
From Mon, 31 May, 2027, 10:03 AM to Tue, 1 Jun, 2027, 9:40 AM IST.
What is the significance of Apara Ekadashi?
Apara Ekadashi is known for its large merit and generosity.
How to keep Apara Ekadashi vrat
A simple, common way.
- On Dashami evening, eat a light sattvic meal.
- On Ekadashi morning, bathe and pray to Vishnu with tulsi.
- Keep a fruit and milk fast, or the strictness your family follows.
- Read or listen to the vrat katha.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi morning after sunrise.
Which month is Apara Ekadashi in?
Vaishakha month, Krishna paksha, in the amanta calendar.
Which god is worshipped on Apara Ekadashi?
Lord Vishnu, often with tulsi leaves, by family custom.
How is Apara Ekadashi vrat kept?
Most families keep a fast from sunrise on Ekadashi and break it the next morning on Dwadashi.
What to eat and avoid
Grains are avoided.
- Eat: fruit, milk, curd, nuts, sabudana, kuttu, singhara, potatoes, sendha namak.
- Avoid: rice, wheat, pulses, onion, garlic.
- Drink: water, milk, tea by custom.
What is parana for Apara Ekadashi?
Parana means breaking the fast, done after sunrise on the next day while Dwadashi lasts.
Can I drink water on Apara Ekadashi?
Yes, most people drink water and take fruit or milk.
What can I eat on Apara Ekadashi?
Fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana, kuttu, singhara and sendha namak are common. Grains and rice are avoided.
Apara Ekadashi and the Ekadashi year
There are 24 Ekadashis a year. Apara Ekadashi comes after Mohini Ekadashi and before Nirjala Ekadashi.
Why is rice avoided on Ekadashi?
It is a long tradition across Vaishnava families; grains are kept aside for the day.
Is Apara Ekadashi the same everywhere?
Dates can differ by a day between cities and between Smarta and Vaishnava calendars.
What is the story of Apara Ekadashi?
Its story is told in the Puranas; in short, it is known for its large merit and generosity.
How we calculate the date
We use the astronomy engine with Lahiri ayanamsa. The observance date is the India date whose sunrise falls inside the Ekadashi tithi.
- Find when the Moon is 120 to 132 degrees ahead of the Sun.
- Check the New Delhi sunrise on each day.
- Pick the day whose sunrise is inside the tithi.
What should I do on Apara Ekadashi?
Pray, read or listen to the Vishnu Sahasranama or Gita, give to charity and keep the day calm.
What should I avoid on Apara Ekadashi?
Grains, rice, onion, garlic and arguments, by tradition.
Can pregnant women keep Apara Ekadashi?
Families usually advise a light, flexible version. Health comes first.
Understanding Apara Ekadashi in depth
Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of each lunar fortnight. A tithi is not a calendar day; it is the time the Moon takes to gain 12 degrees on the Sun, which varies between roughly 19 and 26 hours. That is why the Ekadashi date can fall on different weekdays and why calendars sometimes list two days. Apara Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of Vaishakha month in the Krishna paksha, and it is known for its large merit and generosity.
Families across India keep Ekadashi in many ways. Some keep a full fast, some take only fruit and milk, and many simply avoid grains and rice for the day. The idea behind every version is the same: a lighter body, a calmer mind and more time for prayer to Lord Vishnu. Reading the vrat katha, chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama or listening to the Bhagavad Gita are common ways to spend the day.
The fast is usually broken on Dwadashi, the next morning, after sunrise. This is called parana. Tradition prefers that parana happens while Dwadashi is still running and avoids the first quarter of Dwadashi, known as Hari Vasara. Times differ by city, so families abroad use their own local sunrise.
Charity is a gentle part of Apara Ekadashi. Giving food, clothes or study material to those who need it is a common custom. None of these steps is compulsory, and anyone who is unwell, pregnant, elderly or young is always encouraged to keep a light, flexible version of the vrat.
Our dates are calculated rather than copied. The astronomy engine finds the exact start and end of the Ekadashi tithi, and the observance date is the India date whose New Delhi sunrise falls inside it. If no sunrise falls inside, the tithi is called kshaya and we list the day it starts.
Who should not keep a strict Ekadashi fast?
Children, elders and anyone unwell usually keep a light version.
How many Ekadashis are there in a year?
24, two each lunar month, and 26 in a year with an adhik maas.
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What comes before Apara Ekadashi?
Mohini Ekadashi.
What comes after Apara Ekadashi?
Nirjala Ekadashi.
Is Apara Ekadashi Shukla or Krishna paksha?
Krishna paksha.
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What colour to wear on Apara Ekadashi?
Yellow is popular for Vishnu worship, by custom.
Can I keep Apara Ekadashi for the first time?
Many start with Utpanna Ekadashi, but any Ekadashi is fine to begin.
What is the mantra for Apara Ekadashi?
"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is the common Vishnu mantra.
Is Apara Ekadashi a holiday?
No, it is a religious observance, not a public holiday.
Can I eat sabudana on Apara Ekadashi?
Yes, sabudana khichdi is a popular vrat food.
Can I eat potatoes on Apara Ekadashi?
Yes, potatoes with sendha namak are commonly eaten.
Is tea allowed on Apara Ekadashi?
Many families allow tea or milk; follow your custom.
How is the Ekadashi date calculated?
We take the India date whose sunrise falls inside the Ekadashi tithi, using New Delhi.
Why do calendars sometimes show two dates?
When the tithi touches two sunrises, Smarta and Vaishnava traditions may choose different days.
What is Dwadashi?
The twelfth tithi, the day after Ekadashi, when the fast is broken.
What is Hari Vasara?
The first quarter of Dwadashi; tradition avoids breaking the fast in it.
Can I keep Apara Ekadashi abroad?
Yes, use your local sunrise; the date may differ from India.
What charity suits Apara Ekadashi?
Food, clothes or study material, kept simple.
Should I sleep on Apara Ekadashi?
Some families keep a night jagran; most just keep the day calm.
Is Apara Ekadashi good for starting new work?
Ekadashi is for prayer; for new work, check the shubh muhurat page.
Is there an Ekadashi this month?
See the full Ekadashi dates list for every date this year.
Which is the most important Ekadashi?
Nirjala, Devshayani and Dev Uthani are the most widely kept.
What is the difference between Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi?
They use slightly different rules about Dashami overlap, so dates can differ by a day.
Is Apara Ekadashi linked to any festival?
Known for its large merit and generosity.
Can I keep Apara Ekadashi with a job?
Yes, a fruit and milk fast fits a normal workday.
What is a phalahar fast?
A fast on fruit, milk and vrat foods, without grains.
Can I eat curd on Apara Ekadashi?
Most families allow curd.
Can I break Apara Ekadashi at night?
Tradition breaks it the next morning; follow family custom.
How do I know the Ekadashi time in my city?
Times shown are India times; the Ekadashi dates page lists all with tithi start and end.
Is Apara Ekadashi in adhik maas?
In an adhik maas year the extra Ekadashis are Padmini and Parama.
Where can I see all Ekadashi dates?
On the Ekadashi dates page for 2026 and 2027.
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