Amalaki Ekadashi 2027: date and parana time

Amalaki Ekadashi falls on Thu 18 Mar 2027 by the Smarta reckoning, in Kolkata and Dhaka. Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep it on Fri 19 Mar. The fast is broken (parana) in Kolkata on Fri 19 Mar, 7:12 am to 8:07 am.

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Ekadashi tithi and parana time

Kolkata times are IST, Dhaka times BST.

🥁 Kolkata & West Bengal · IST
DayWhatWhen
Thu 18 MarEkadashi tithi18 Mar 4:21 am to 19 Mar 1:51 am (Source: Drik Panchang, 2027 Ekadashi dates for Kolkata)
Fri 19 MarParana (breaking the fast)7:12 am to 8:07 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Amalaki Ekadashi 2027 parana (Kolkata))
Fri 19 MarVaishnava (ISKCON) Ekadashiday (Source: Drik Panchang, 2027 ISKCON Ekadasi list for Kolkata)
🛕 Bangladesh · BST
DayWhatWhen
Thu 18 MarEkadashi tithi18 Mar 4:51 am to 19 Mar 2:21 am (Source: Drik Panchang, 2027 Ekadashi dates for Dhaka)
Fri 19 MarParana (breaking the fast)7:42 am to 8:29 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Amalaki Ekadashi 2027 parana (Dhaka))

If you follow a printed panjika (Bishuddha Siddhanta or Gupta Press) or your guru's calendar, check it: Smarta and Vaishnava days can differ.

What is Amalaki Ekadashi

The Ekadashi of the waxing moon in Phalguna. Vishnu is believed to live in the amla (gooseberry) tree, so the tree is worshipped today. It marks the start of the main Holi celebrations. (Source: Wikipedia: Amalaka Ekadashi)

  • If you fast, drink water and break the fast if you feel unwell; ask your doctor if you take regular medicine.

Questions

When is Amalaki Ekadashi in 2027?
Thu 18 Mar 2027 by the Smarta reckoning (Drik Panchang, Kolkata and Dhaka).
When does the Amalaki Ekadashi tithi start and end?
Kolkata: 18 Mar 4:21 am to 19 Mar 1:51 am. Dhaka: 18 Mar 4:51 am to 19 Mar 2:21 am.
What is the Amalaki Ekadashi 2027 parana time?
Kolkata: Fri 19 Mar, 7:12 am to 8:07 am. Dhaka: 7:42 am to 8:29 am.

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