Ekadashi 2012 dates, 2012 Ekadasi fasting days, Ekadashi 2012 calendar, Ekadasi in 2012
Ekadashi(also called Ekadasi) fasting is observed on every eleventh day in Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashi days in a hindu month, one during Waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha) and another during Waxing moon period (Krishna Paksha).
Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting to seek His blessings. people keep strict fast on Ekadashi day and break the fast on next day only after sunrise. Eating of all type of grains and cereals is prohibited during Ekadashi fasting. Sometimes Ekadashi date is different for Smarthas and Vaishnavas. Here we are listing the ekadashi dates for 2012.
| Dates | Day | Ekadashi |
|---|---|---|
| 05 January | Thursday | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
| 19 January | Thursday | Shattila Ekadashi |
| 03 February | Friday | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 17 February | Friday | Vijaya Ekadashi |
| 04 March | Sunday | Amalaki Ekadashi |
| 18 March | Sunday | Papmochani Ekadashi |
| 03 April | Tuesday | Kamada Ekadashi |
| 16 April | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| 02 May | Wednesday | Mohini Ekadashi |
| 16 May | Wednesday | Apara Ekadashi |
| 31 May | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| 01 June | Friday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| 15 June | Friday | Yogini Ekadashi |
| 30 June | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi |
| 14 July | Saturday | Kamika Ekadashi |
| 29 July | Sunday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| 13 August | Monday | Aja Ekadashi |
| 27 August | Monday | Padmini Ekadashi |
| 12 September | Wednesday | Parama Ekadashi |
| 26 September | Wednesday | Parsva Ekadashi |
| 11 October | Thursday | Indira Ekadashi |
| 25 October | Thursday | Papankusha Ekadashi |
| 10 November | Saturday | Rama Ekadashi |
| 24 November | Saturday | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| 09 December | Sunday | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| 23 December | Sunday | Mokshada Ekadashi |
