Amalaki Ekadashi
The amla tree worshipped as Vishnu's dwelling.
Celebrated everywhere
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 27 February 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 18 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, 7 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, 25 February 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, 15 March 2030 |
| 2031 | Tuesday, 4 March 2031 |
Dates are for Mumbai. A tithi that changes close to sunrise or sunset can fall a day earlier or later in another city, so for your own town open the festival in the app.
When it falls
11th day of the waxing moon, in Phalguna. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
The story
The amla, or gooseberry, tree is held sacred to Vishnu, with the gods said to dwell in its parts. On this Ekadashi before Holi, Vishnu is worshipped under it.
How it is kept
Devotees fast, worship and water the amla tree and give amla in charity. In Varanasi the day, called Rangbhari Ekadashi, marks the start of Holi.
Common questions
When is Amalaki Ekadashi in 2027?
In 2027, Amalaki Ekadashi falls on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Mumbai. Dates for other years are in the table above.
How is the date of Amalaki Ekadashi decided?
11th day of the waxing moon, in Phalguna. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
How is Amalaki Ekadashi kept?
Devotees fast, worship and water the amla tree and give amla in charity. In Varanasi the day, called Rangbhari Ekadashi, marks the start of Holi.
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Open the Muhurtha app to see Amalaki Ekadashi for your own town, with the exact time its tithi begins and ends. How every festival is dated.
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