Jaya Ekadashi: Meaning, Vrat, Tithi, and Panchang

Learn Jaya Ekadashi meaning, Magha Shukla Paksha timing, vrat significance, and local panchang notes.


Jaya Ekadashi is a devotional fasting day in the bright fortnight of Magha.

Jaya Ekadashi Dates 2026 and 2027

2026 Thursday, 29 January 2026

Ekadashi Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 16:36 to 13:55. Parana on Fri, 30 Jan after 07:14; Dwadashi ends 11:09

2027 Wednesday, 17 February 2027

Ekadashi Tue, 16 Feb 2027, 20:19 to 17:32. Parana on Thu, 18 Feb after 07:01; Dwadashi ends 14:28

Times in IST, calculated for Delhi. Check panchang by city for your location.

Jaya Ekadashi Panchang Context

Paksha Shukla Paksha
Lunar month Magha
Tithi Ekadashi

Why Local Timing Matters

Ekadashi is observed by tithi, not by a fixed midnight-to-midnight calendar date. The start, end, and sunrise presence of Ekadashi can vary by city, so a local panchang is the most useful reference for vrat timing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jaya Ekadashi observed?

Jaya Ekadashi is associated with Shukla Paksha in the lunar month of Magha. The exact civil date should be checked with a local panchang.

Why can Ekadashi date differ by city?

Ekadashi is based on tithi and local sunrise rules, so the observed date can shift when the tithi begins or ends at different local times.

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