April 2027 has two Ekadashis: Papamochani Ekadashi on Friday, 2 April 2027 (Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi) and Kamada Ekadashi on Saturday, 17 April 2027 (Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi). In New Delhi: for Papamochani Ekadashi, the parana is on Saturday, 3 April, 1:40–4:10 PM; for Kamada Ekadashi, the parana is on Sunday, 18 April, 5:53–7:43 AM.
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Pick a city: the summary above and the parana time of every date below change to that city. The tithi times are the same in every city.
Papamochani Ekadashi: Friday, 2 April 2027
- Tithi
- Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi
- Ekadashi tithi
- 2 April 12:46 AM to 3 April 2:53 AM
- Parana
- Saturday, 3 April 2027, 1:40–4:10 PM
In this city Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal (the first fifth of the day), so a difference of 1–2 minutes between panchangs can put the parana in the morning or in the afternoon. No time is given here for it; ask your purohit or check your city’s panchang.
The parana time is for New Delhi; the tithi times are the same in every city. All times in Indian Standard Time.
Kamada Ekadashi: Saturday, 17 April 2027
- Tithi
- Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi
- Ekadashi tithi
- 16 April 11:23 AM to 17 April 9:29 AM
- Parana
- Sunday, 18 April 2027, 5:53–7:43 AM
In this city Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal (the first fifth of the day), so a difference of 1–2 minutes between panchangs can put the parana in the morning or in the afternoon. No time is given here for it; ask your purohit or check your city’s panchang.
The parana time is for New Delhi; the tithi times are the same in every city. All times in Indian Standard Time.
Parana time by city
Parana on 3 April and 18 April, in 16 cities, Indian Standard Time.
| City | Parana 3 April | Parana 18 April |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 1:40–4:10 PM | 5:53–7:43 AM |
| Mumbai | 1:56–4:24 PM | 6:19–7:43 AM |
| Kolkata | 12:55–3:23 PM | 5:14–7:43 AM |
| Chennai | 1:26–3:53 PM | 5:55–7:43 AM |
| Bengaluru | 1:37–4:04 PM | 6:06–7:43 AM |
| Hyderabad | 1:34–4:02 PM | 5:58–7:43 AM |
| Ahmedabad | 1:58–4:27 PM | 6:17–7:43 AM |
| Pune | 1:52–4:20 PM | 6:16–7:43 AM |
| Jaipur | 1:45–4:15 PM | 6:01–7:43 AM |
| Lucknow | 1:25–3:54 PM | 5:40–7:43 AM |
| Varanasi | 1:16–3:46 PM | 5:33–7:43 AM |
| Patna | 1:08–3:37 PM | 5:24–7:43 AM |
| Bhopal | 1:38–4:07 PM | 5:58–7:43 AM |
| Indore | 1:45–4:14 PM | 6:04–7:43 AM |
| Chandigarh | 1:42–4:12 PM | 5:53–7:43 AM |
| Dehradun | 1:37–4:07 PM | 5:48–7:43 AM |
Differences of 1–2 minutes between panchangs are normal. How we calculate
Frequently asked questions
When is Ekadashi in April 2027?
April 2027 has two Ekadashis: Papamochani Ekadashi on Friday, 2 April 2027 (Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi) and Kamada Ekadashi on Saturday, 17 April 2027 (Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi).
Is Papamochani Ekadashi on 2 April or 3 April?
The fast is on Friday, 2 April 2027 (Drik Panchang’s Smarta date), and the parana on Saturday, 3 April, 1:40–4:10 PM (New Delhi). The Ekadashi tithi runs 2 April 12:46 AM to 3 April 2:53 AM; the fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana the next day.
Is Kamada Ekadashi on 16 April or 17 April?
The fast is on Saturday, 17 April 2027 (Drik Panchang’s Smarta date), and the parana on Sunday, 18 April, 5:53–7:43 AM (New Delhi). The Ekadashi tithi runs 16 April 11:23 AM to 17 April 9:29 AM; the fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana the next day.
When is the Ekadashi parana in April 2027?
In New Delhi: for Papamochani Ekadashi, the parana is on Saturday, 3 April, 1:40–4:10 PM; for Kamada Ekadashi, the parana is on Sunday, 18 April, 5:53–7:43 AM. Other cities: Papamochani Ekadashi: Mumbai 1:56–4:24 PM, Kolkata 12:55–3:23 PM, Chennai 1:26–3:53 PM, Bengaluru 1:37–4:04 PM; Kamada Ekadashi: Mumbai 6:19–7:43 AM, Kolkata 5:14–7:43 AM, Chennai 5:55–7:43 AM, Bengaluru 6:06–7:43 AM. Pick your city above for its time; the table also gives 16 cities.
How is the Ekadashi day fixed?
This list gives Drik Panchang’s Smarta dates; when the Smarta and Vaishnava (Gauna) days differ, the Gauna Ekadashi is noted. The fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana on the next day. The parana is done during Dwadashi, after Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi); the morning is preferred.
When is Ekadashi in May 2027?
Varuthini Ekadashi on Sunday, 2 May 2027 and Mohini Ekadashi on Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Sources
- Drik Panchang: Ekadashi lists for 2026 and 2027, New Delhi (every date compared; October to December 2027 in the check of the Hindu calendar 2027, 30 September 2026)
- Parana: SanatanBodh panchang calculation, within 2 minutes of Drik Panchang (New Delhi; Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur for three Ekadashis of October and November 2026, 3 October 2026); where Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal, no time is given
- SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha): sanatanbodh.in/en/panchang/ganana-vidhi/
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