Ekadashi, a significant day in the Hindu calendar, occurs every eleventh day after Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon). Divided into Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, each half of the month contains an Ekadashi. Krishna Paksha Ekadashi falls eleven days after the full moon, while Shukla Paksha Ekadashi occurs eleven days after the new moon, resulting in twenty-four to twenty-six Ekadashis in a year.

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This day holds great significance, especially for devotees of Lord Vishnu, who observe fasts and offer prayers on Ekadashi. The fasting rituals involve rising early, bathing, wearing fresh clothes, and dedicating prayers to Lord Vishnu. Throughout the day, adherents consume only sattvik food like milk, fruits, and dry fruits. Listening to the Ekadashi Vrat Katha is also customary, each Ekadashi associated with its own unique significance and purpose.

Here is a complete list of Ekadashi fasting days for the year 2024:

January 7, 2024 – Saphala Ekadashi

January 21, 2024 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

February 6, 2024 – Shattila Ekadashi

February 20, 2024 – Jaya Ekadashi

March 7, 2024 - Vijaya Ekadashi

March 20, 2024 - Amalaki Ekadashi

April 5, 2024 - Papmochani Ekadashi

April 19, 2024 - Kamada Ekadashi

May 4, 2024 - Varuthini Ekadashi

May 19, 2024 - Mohini Ekadashi

June 2, 2024 - Apara Ekadashi

June 18, 2024 - Nirjala Ekadashi

July 2, 2024 - Yogini Ekadashi

July 17, 2024 - Devshayani Ekadashi

July 21, 2024 - Kamika Ekadashi

August 16, 2024 - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

August 29, 2024 - Aja Ekadashi

September 14, 2024 - Parsva Ekadashi

September 28, 2024 - Indira Ekadashi

October 13, 2024 - Papankusha Ekadashi

October 28, 2024 - Rama Ekadashi

November 12, 2024 - Devutthana Ekadashi

November 26, 2024 - Utpanna Ekadashi

December 11, 2024 - Mokshada Ekadashi

December 26, 2024 - Saphala Ekadashi