Ekadashi 2047 · Shukla paksha · Margashirsha
Mokshada Ekadashi 2047
Wednesday, 27 November 2047
Also known as Gita Jayanti Ekadashi, Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Wed 27 Nov, 5:13 AM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 28 Nov, 7:18 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Fri 29 Nov, 6:54 AM to 9:42 AM IST
The tithi covers two sunrises: Smarta observance Wednesday, 27 November 2047; Vaishnava (e.g. ISKCON) Thursday, 28 November 2047.
About Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada, "the giver of liberation", falls on Gita Jayanti, the day the Bhagavad Gita is said to have been spoken to Arjuna. Reading the Gita is a common observance.
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 Mokshada Ekadashi in 2047?
Mokshada Ekadashi 2047 falls on Wednesday, 27 November 2047 (Smarta), with Vaishnava observance on Thursday, 28 November 2047. The Ekadashi tithi begins Wed 27 Nov, 5:13 AM IST and ends Thu 28 Nov, 7:18 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Mokshada Ekadashi 2047?
Break the fast on Friday, 29 November between 6:54 AM and 9:42 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Mokshada Ekadashi?
Mokshada, "the giver of liberation", falls on Gita Jayanti, the day the Bhagavad Gita is said to have been spoken to Arjuna. Reading the Gita is a common observance.
Which month and paksha is Mokshada Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Margashirsha (Shukla 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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