Ekadashi 2028 · Krishna paksha · Margashirsha
Saphala Ekadashi 2028
Tuesday, 12 December 2028
Tithi begins: Mon 11 Dec, 5:34 PM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 12 Dec, 3:13 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Wed 13 Dec, 7:05 AM to 12:57 PM IST
About Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala means "successful". It is observed for success in undertakings and is associated with night-time devotion and lamp offerings to Vishnu.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saphala Ekadashi in 2028?
Saphala Ekadashi 2028 falls on Tuesday, 12 December 2028. The Ekadashi tithi begins Mon 11 Dec, 5:34 PM IST and ends Tue 12 Dec, 3:13 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Saphala Ekadashi 2028?
Break the fast on Wednesday, 13 December between 7:05 AM and 12:57 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Saphala Ekadashi?
Saphala means "successful". It is observed for success in undertakings and is associated with night-time devotion and lamp offerings to Vishnu.
Which month and paksha is Saphala Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Margashirsha (Krishna paksha of Pausha).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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