Ekadashi 2031 · Krishna paksha · Kartik
Utpanna Ekadashi 2031
Wednesday, 10 December 2031
Tithi begins: Tue 9 Dec, 11:22 PM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 10 Dec, 11:01 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Thu 11 Dec, 7:03 AM to 9:53 PM IST
About Utpanna Ekadashi
The day Ekadashi itself is said to have originated, as a goddess born from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Many people begin their Ekadashi vrat practice 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 Utpanna Ekadashi in 2031?
Utpanna Ekadashi 2031 falls on Wednesday, 10 December 2031. The Ekadashi tithi begins Tue 9 Dec, 11:22 PM IST and ends Wed 10 Dec, 11:01 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Utpanna Ekadashi 2031?
Break the fast on Thursday, 11 December between 7:03 AM and 9:53 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Utpanna Ekadashi?
The day Ekadashi itself is said to have originated, as a goddess born from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Many people begin their Ekadashi vrat practice on this day.
Which month and paksha is Utpanna Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Kartik (Krishna paksha of Margashirsha).
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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