Ekadashi 2035 · Krishna paksha · Shravana
Aja Ekadashi 2035
Wednesday, 29 August 2035
Tithi begins: Tue 28 Aug, 8:39 PM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 29 Aug, 5:55 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Thu 30 Aug, 5:58 AM to 3:07 PM IST
About Aja Ekadashi
Associated with the story of King Harishchandra, who is said to have regained his lost kingdom and family after observing it. It is a day linked to perseverance through hardship.
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 Aja Ekadashi in 2035?
Aja Ekadashi 2035 falls on Wednesday, 29 August 2035. The Ekadashi tithi begins Tue 28 Aug, 8:39 PM IST and ends Wed 29 Aug, 5:55 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Aja Ekadashi 2035?
Break the fast on Thursday, 30 August between 5:58 AM and 3:07 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Aja Ekadashi?
Associated with the story of King Harishchandra, who is said to have regained his lost kingdom and family after observing it. It is a day linked to perseverance through hardship.
Which month and paksha is Aja Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Shravana (Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada).
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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