Amalaki Ekadashi 2027: date, parana time, story and significance
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
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Amalaki Ekadashi falls on Thursday, March 18, 2027 in India and on the same day in the US. The fast is broken the next morning: Hyderabad Fri, Mar 19, 7:13 AM – 8:46 AM; Dallas Fri, Mar 19, 7:32 AM – 9:57 AM. It is the Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi, dedicated to Vishnu in the amla tree.
1The story
King Chitraratha of Vaidisha and his people kept Amalaki Ekadashi together, worshipping Parashurama beside an amla tree and keeping vigil all night. A hungry hunter who had come to steal food stayed and listened to the stories through the night. He died soon after and, by that one vigil, was reborn as the righteous King Vasuratha, protected by Vishnu's power.
From the Ekadashi Mahatmya (Padma and Bhavishyottara Puranas), as Sri Krishna told it to Yudhishthira.
2How to keep the fast
- Dashami (the day before): one simple meal, no rice in the evening.
- Ekadashi: fast as your health allows: without water (nirjala), with fruit and milk (phalahara), or one meal without grains. Rice, wheat, pulses and beans are avoided by all.
- Worship: Vishnu puja with tulasi leaves, a lamp, and the Vishnu Sahasranama or the story of the day.
- Night: many keep jagarana, staying awake with bhajans and readings.
- Dwadashi: break the fast in the parana window shown above, after the Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi) has ended, ideally with tulasi water and a little rice.
Children, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone who is unwell or on medication should keep a light fast, or simply avoid grains. Ask your priest and doctor.
3Checklist: what you need
8 items
- Vishnu or Venkateswara picture
- Tulasi leaves (picked the day before; not on Ekadashi)
- Yellow or white flowers, sandalwood, akshata
- Ghee lamp and agarbatti
- Fruits, milk and (if you take them) fasting foods without grains
- Vishnu Sahasranamam book or app
- Ekadashi katha for this Ekadashi (section 1 above)
- For Dwadashi parana: a simple rice dish, and the parana time for your city
4A priest, or do it yourself
5Puja items near you
Indian groceries and puja stores near the city you picked above.
6Amalaki Ekadashi 2027 by city
| City | Fast · parana |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 7:13 AM – 8:46 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 7:13 AM – 8:49 AM |
| New York | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 7:00 AM – 9:26 AM |
| Dallas | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 7:32 AM – 9:57 AM |
| Bay Area | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 7:12 AM – 9:37 AM |
| London | Thu, Mar 18 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 6:05 AM – 8:30 AM |
| Singapore | Thu, Mar 18 · Vaishnava Fri, Mar 19 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 9:43 AM – 7:30 AM |
| Sydney | Thu, Mar 18 · Vaishnava Fri, Mar 19 Parana Fri, Mar 19, 12:43 PM – 10:00 AM |
Next: India Tue, Mar 7, 2028 · US Mon, Mar 6, 2028.
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More about Amalaki Ekadashi
Significance
The amla (usiri) tree is worshipped today as the dwelling of Vishnu. In some regions it is also Rangbhari Ekadashi, when Holi celebrations begin at Kashi.
Smarta and Vaishnava dates
If Dashami still runs at arunodaya, 96 minutes before sunrise, Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day. Where the dates differ, the Vaishnava date is shown in the table above. See the Ekadashi guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Amalaki Ekadashi in 2027?
Thursday, March 18, 2027 in India and Thursday, March 18, 2027 in the US (Dallas).
What is the parana time for Amalaki Ekadashi?
Hyderabad: Fri, Mar 19, 7:13 AM – 8:46 AM. Dallas: Fri, Mar 19, 7:32 AM – 9:57 AM. Open the Global Panchang app for your own city.
What is the story of Amalaki Ekadashi?
King Chitraratha of Vaidisha and his people kept Amalaki Ekadashi together, worshipping Parashurama beside an amla tree and keeping vigil all night.
Why do Smarta and Vaishnava dates sometimes differ?
If Dashami still runs at arunodaya, 96 minutes before sunrise, Vaishnavas (including ISKCON) move the fast to the next day; Smartas follow the tithi at sunrise.
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