Ekadashi 2042 · Krishna paksha · Shravana
Parama Ekadashi 2042
Monday, 11 August 2042
Tithi begins: Mon 11 Aug, 12:17 AM IST
Tithi ends: Mon 11 Aug, 11:20 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Tue 12 Aug, 5:48 AM to 10:45 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 2042?
Parama Ekadashi 2042 falls on Monday, 11 August 2042. The Ekadashi tithi begins Mon 11 Aug, 12:17 AM IST and ends Mon 11 Aug, 11:20 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Parama Ekadashi 2042?
Break the fast on Tuesday, 12 August between 5:48 AM and 10:45 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 Shravana (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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