Vijaya Ekadashi 2027: date, parana time, story and significance
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
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Vijaya Ekadashi falls on Thursday, March 4, 2027 in India and on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 in the US. The fast is broken the next morning: Hyderabad Fri, Mar 5, 6:31 AM – 8:54 AM; Dallas Thu, Mar 4, 6:51 AM – 9:10 AM. It is the Magha Krishna Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna in the North Indian purnimanta calendar), dedicated to Vishnu.
1The story
When Sri Rama's army reached the shore with the ocean between them and Lanka, Lakshmana took Rama to the sage Bakadalbhya. The sage told Rama to keep Vijaya Ekadashi, worshipping Vishnu with a kalasha of water, grains and a golden image. Rama kept it with his army, crossed the sea and won the war against Ravana.
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.
6Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 by city
| City | Fast · parana |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Thu, Mar 4 Parana Fri, Mar 5, 6:31 AM – 8:54 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thu, Mar 4 Parana Fri, Mar 5, 6:33 AM – 8:56 AM |
| New York | Wed, Mar 3 Parana Thu, Mar 4, 6:25 AM – 8:42 AM |
| Dallas | Wed, Mar 3 Parana Thu, Mar 4, 6:51 AM – 9:10 AM |
| Bay Area | Wed, Mar 3 Parana Thu, Mar 4, 6:34 AM – 8:52 AM |
| London | Wed, Mar 3 Parana Thu, Mar 4, 8:32 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Singapore | Thu, Mar 4 Parana Fri, Mar 5, 7:13 AM – 9:38 AM |
| Sydney | Thu, Mar 4 Parana Fri, Mar 5, 6:46 AM – 9:18 AM |
Next: India Sun, Feb 20, 2028 · US Sun, Feb 20, 2028.
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More about Vijaya Ekadashi
Significance
Kept before a difficult undertaking, for victory over obstacles.
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 Vijaya Ekadashi in 2027?
Thursday, March 4, 2027 in India and Wednesday, March 3, 2027 in the US (Dallas).
What is the parana time for Vijaya Ekadashi?
Hyderabad: Fri, Mar 5, 6:31 AM – 8:54 AM. Dallas: Thu, Mar 4, 6:51 AM – 9:10 AM. Open the Global Panchang app for your own city.
What is the story of Vijaya Ekadashi?
When Sri Rama's army reached the shore with the ocean between them and Lanka, Lakshmana took Rama to the sage Bakadalbhya.
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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