Ekadashi 2031 · Krishna paksha · Bhadrapada
Parama Ekadashi 2031
Friday, 12 September 2031
Tithi begins: Thu 11 Sep, 3:41 PM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 12 Sep, 6:06 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sat 13 Sep, 6:04 AM to 8:15 PM IST
About Parama Ekadashi
The second of the two Ekadashis that appear only in an Adhika month. Tradition recommends charity, especially of food, and simple living on this day.
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 Parama Ekadashi in 2031?
Parama Ekadashi 2031 falls on Friday, 12 September 2031. The Ekadashi tithi begins Thu 11 Sep, 3:41 PM IST and ends Fri 12 Sep, 6:06 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Parama Ekadashi 2031?
Break the fast on Saturday, 13 September between 6:04 AM and 8:15 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Parama Ekadashi?
The second of the two Ekadashis that appear only in an Adhika month. Tradition recommends charity, especially of food, and simple living on this day.
Which month and paksha is Parama Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada (an Adhika month) (Krishna paksha of Adhika masa (the extra month)).
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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