Ekadashi 2047 · Krishna paksha · Margashirsha
Saphala Ekadashi 2047
Friday, 13 December 2047
Tithi begins: Thu 12 Dec, 9:31 PM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 13 Dec, 6:45 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sat 14 Dec, 7:05 AM to 3:34 PM IST
About Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala means "successful". It is observed for success in undertakings and is associated with night-time devotion and lamp offerings to Vishnu.
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 Saphala Ekadashi in 2047?
Saphala Ekadashi 2047 falls on Friday, 13 December 2047. The Ekadashi tithi begins Thu 12 Dec, 9:31 PM IST and ends Fri 13 Dec, 6:45 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Saphala Ekadashi 2047?
Break the fast on Saturday, 14 December between 7:05 AM and 3:34 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Saphala Ekadashi?
Saphala means "successful". It is observed for success in undertakings and is associated with night-time devotion and lamp offerings to Vishnu.
Which month and paksha is Saphala Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Margashirsha (Krishna paksha of Pausha).
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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