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Ekadashi
Keep a light meal and chant Vishnu's names
The eleventh lunar day, dedicated to Vishnu: eat lightly and turn toward his names.
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New Delhi · IST
Wednesday 16 August
Krishna Ekadashi · Mrigashira · Moon in Vrishabha
- Tithi
- Ekadashi → 03:49 Thu
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira → 18:03
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:51 / 18:59
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:25 – 14:03
Observances
Aja Ekadashi
05:12 – 03:49 Thu
The eleventh lunar day, dedicated to Vishnu: eat lightly and turn toward his names.
Some traditions keep it on Thu, 17 Aug 2028 (Vaishnava / Gauna).
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What can I do today?
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Today's Mantra
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Today is Aja Ekadashi. Hare Krishna Maha Mantra is traditionally chanted.
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Today's Parihara
Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama
10 min
Today is Aja Ekadashi. Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama is a simple way to keep it.
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