Parama Ekadashi 2029: date, parana time, story and significance
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
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Parama Ekadashi falls on Monday, April 9, 2029 in India and on the same day in the US. The fast is broken the next morning: Hyderabad Tue, Apr 10, 6:03 AM – 8:33 AM; Dallas Tue, Apr 10, 7:02 AM – 9:22 AM. It is the Adhika Krishna Ekadashi, dedicated to Purushottama.
1The story
Sumedha, a learned Brahmin of Kampilya, and his wife Pavitra lived in deep poverty but served every guest. When Sumedha thought of going abroad to earn, his wife asked him to stay and trust in dharma. The sage Kaundinya visited, and in gratitude for their hospitality taught them Parama Ekadashi of the Adhika month. They kept it, and their poverty ended.
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.
6Parama Ekadashi 2029 by city
| City | Fast · parana |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 6:03 AM – 8:33 AM |
| Bengaluru | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 6:09 AM – 8:38 AM |
| New York | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 6:24 AM – 9:01 AM |
| Dallas | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 7:02 AM – 9:22 AM |
| Bay Area | Sun, Apr 8 · Vaishnava Mon, Apr 9 Parana Mon, Apr 9, 11:43 AM – 4:00 PM |
| London | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 6:14 AM – 8:57 AM |
| Singapore | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 7:01 AM – 9:27 AM |
| Sydney | Mon, Apr 9 Parana Tue, Apr 10, 6:14 AM – 8:31 AM |
Comes only in years with an Adhika Masa: last in 2026 (Adhika Jyeshtha), next in 2029.
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More about Parama Ekadashi
Significance
The second Ekadashi of the Adhika Masa. Kept for relief from poverty and hardship.
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 Parama Ekadashi in 2029?
Monday, April 9, 2029 in India and Monday, April 9, 2029 in the US (Dallas).
What is the parana time for Parama Ekadashi?
Hyderabad: Tue, Apr 10, 6:03 AM – 8:33 AM. Dallas: Tue, Apr 10, 7:02 AM – 9:22 AM. Open the Global Panchang app for your own city.
What is the story of Parama Ekadashi?
Sumedha, a learned Brahmin of Kampilya, and his wife Pavitra lived in deep poverty but served every guest.
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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