Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani) 2027: date, parana time, story and significance
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
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Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani) falls on Wednesday, July 14, 2027 in India and on Tuesday, July 13, 2027 in the US. The fast is broken the next morning: Hyderabad Thu, Jul 15, 5:49 AM – 8:26 AM; Dallas Wed, Jul 14, 9:03 AM – 9:18 AM. It is the Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi, dedicated to Vishnu (Padmanabha).
Also called: Shayani, Padma or Ashadhi Ekadashi.
1The story
On this day Vishnu lies down on Adisesha in the ocean of milk for four months of yoga nidra, and Chaturmasya begins. The Purana also tells of King Mandhata, whose righteous kingdom suffered three years of drought. The sage Angiras told him to keep this Ekadashi with his people; they did, and heavy rains returned.
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.
6Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani) 2027 by city
| City | Fast · parana |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Wed, Jul 14 Parana Thu, Jul 15, 5:49 AM – 8:26 AM |
| Bengaluru | Wed, Jul 14 Parana Thu, Jul 15, 6:01 AM – 8:34 AM |
| New York | Tue, Jul 13 Parana Wed, Jul 14, 10:03 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Dallas | Tue, Jul 13 Parana Wed, Jul 14, 9:03 AM – 9:18 AM |
| Bay Area | Tue, Jul 13 Parana Wed, Jul 14, 7:03 AM – 8:52 AM |
| London | Wed, Jul 14 Parana Thu, Jul 15, 5:00 AM – 8:15 AM |
| Singapore | Wed, Jul 14 Parana Thu, Jul 15, 7:04 AM – 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Wed, Jul 14 Parana Thu, Jul 15, 6:58 AM – 8:59 AM |
Next: India Sun, Jul 2, 2028 · US Sun, Jul 2, 2028.
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More about Toli Ekadashi
Significance
Called Toli (first) Ekadashi in Telugu homes, it opens the festival season. Chaturmasya vows begin today and end on Uthana Ekadashi in Karthika. Pandharpur's great Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage ends on this day.
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 Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani) in 2027?
Wednesday, July 14, 2027 in India and Tuesday, July 13, 2027 in the US (Dallas).
What is the parana time for Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani)?
Hyderabad: Thu, Jul 15, 5:49 AM – 8:26 AM. Dallas: Wed, Jul 14, 9:03 AM – 9:18 AM. Open the Global Panchang app for your own city.
What is the story of Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani)?
On this day Vishnu lies down on Adisesha in the ocean of milk for four months of yoga nidra, and Chaturmasya begins.
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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