Indira Ekadashi 2027 is on Sunday, 26 September 2027. It is the Ekadashi of Ashwina Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta; Bhadrapada in the Amanta calendar). In New Delhi the Ekadashi tithi runs from 10:32 PM (25 September) to 7:50 PM, and the fast is broken (parana) on Monday, 27 September 2027, 6:12–8:36 AM.
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Indira Ekadashi falls in Pitru Paksha, so by tradition its fast is also kept for the good of one’s ancestors. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on the day.
Parana time by city
Parana on Monday, 27 September 2027, in Indian Standard Time.
- New Delhi6:12–8:36 AM
- Mumbai6:28–8:53 AM
- Kolkata5:27–7:51 AM
- Chennai5:58–8:23 AM
- Bengaluru6:09–8:34 AM
- Hyderabad6:06–8:30 AM
- Ahmedabad6:30–8:54 AM
- Pune6:24–8:49 AM
- Jaipur6:17–8:42 AM
- Lucknow5:57–8:21 AM
- Varanasi5:48–8:13 AM
- Patna5:40–8:04 AM
- Bhopal6:10–8:35 AM
- Indore6:17–8:41 AM
- Chandigarh6:14–8:38 AM
- Dehradun6:09–8:33 AM
Both Ekadashis of September 2027 and parana for 66 cities: Ekadashi September 2027
How the fast and parana are kept
- The fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi, with worship of Lord Vishnu, tulsi leaves and a lamp.
- By tradition, rice and grains are not eaten; without water or with fruit, according to custom and health.
- Parana is on the next day, during Dwadashi, after Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi); the morning is preferred.
- In illness, pregnancy or while on medicine, choose the form of the fast according to your health.
The story of King Indrasena
As the story is told in tradition, the sage Narada told King Indrasena of Mahishmati that his father was in the realm of Yama because a vow of his had been broken. On Narada’s advice the king kept the fast of Ashwin Krishna Ekadashi and offered its merit to his father, who was then released.
Read the full kathaFrequently asked questions
When is Indira Ekadashi 2027?
On Sunday, 26 September 2027, in Ashwina Krishna Paksha.
Is Indira Ekadashi on 25 September or 26 September?
The fast is on Sunday, 26 September 2027 (Drik Panchang’s Smarta date), and the parana on Monday, 27 September 2027, 6:12–8:36 AM (New Delhi). In New Delhi the Ekadashi tithi runs from 25 September 10:32 PM to 26 September 7:50 PM; the fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana the next day.
When is the parana of Indira Ekadashi?
In New Delhi: Monday, 27 September 2027, 6:12–8:36 AM. The fast is broken during Dwadashi, after Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi); other cities are in the table above.
What is not eaten on an Ekadashi fast?
By tradition, rice and grains are not eaten on Ekadashi. Some keep the fast without water, others eat fruit; follow your family’s custom and your health.
How long does the Ekadashi fast last?
From sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana on the next day (Dwadashi). Many families also eat only simple food from the evening of Dashami.
Sources
- Drik Panchang: Indira Ekadashi 2027, New Delhi (date and parana compared)
- Drik Panchang: the Ekadashi stories come from the Padma Purana tradition
- Tithi and parana: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
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