Ekadashi 2022: Dates, Timings, Rituals and Significance
Ekadashi 2022: Dates and timings for Ekadashi 2022 are important for those who want to worship Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each of the two lunar phases – Shukla Paksa and Krishna Paksa. Hence, there are two Ekadashi days in a Hindu calendar month. Most of the Hindu devotees worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi.
On the day of Ekadashi, devotees keep a strict fast and break their fast on the next day only after the sunrise. Devotees can choose to observe fast without water or only with water or with only fruits. As per Hindu religion, those who fast on Ekadashi are considered to get rid of malefic planetary influences, be blessed with happiness, and gain the right peace of mind to think about God and attain Moksha.
At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on the first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
As per Skanda Puran, The greatness of Devuthani Ekadashi was first narrated by Lord Brahma to Sage Narada. It holds great significance for Hindus as this day marks as the beginning of all auspicious activities like marriages, engagements, child naming ceremonies, grah pravesh etc. Devotees observe this sacred fast to get rid from their sins which they might have committed in their past and present life.
Ekadashi vrat mantra
- Vishnu mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Krishna maha-mantra: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare
Ekadashi 2022 dates and timings are provided below for the reference of those who wish to keep a vrat (fast) on Ekadashi day.
Ekadashi Fasting Dates and Timings for the Year 2022
| Ekadashi | Date | Timings |
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vaikuntha Ekadashi | January 13, 2022, Thursday | Begins – 04:49 PM, Jan 12 Ends – 07:32 PM, Jan 13 |
| Shattila Ekadashi | January 28, 2022, Friday | Begins – 02:16 AM, Jan 28 Ends – 11:35 PM, Jan 28 |
| Jaya Ekadashi | February 12, 2022, Saturday | Begins – 01:52 PM, Feb 11 Ends – 04:27 PM, Feb 12 |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | February 26, 2022, Saturday | Begins – 10:39 AM, Feb 26 Ends – 08:12 AM, Feb 27 |
| Gauna Vijaya Ekadashi Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadashi | February 27, 2022, Sunday | Begins – 10:39 AM, Feb 26 Ends – 08:12 AM, Feb 27 |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | March 14, 2022, Monday | Begins – 10:21 AM, Mar 13 Ends – 12:05 PM, Mar 14 |
| Papmochani Ekadashi | March 28, 2022, Monday | Begins – 06:04 PM, Mar 27 Ends – 04:15 PM, Mar 28 |
| Kamada Ekadashi | April 12, 2022, Tuesday | Begins – 04:30 AM, Apr 12 Ends – 05:02 AM, Apr 13 |
| Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi | April 13, 2022, Wednesday | Begins – 04:30 AM, Apr 12 Ends – 05:02 AM, Apr 13 |
| Varuthini Ekadashi | April 26, 2022, Tuesday | Begins – 01:37 AM, Apr 26 Ends – 12:47 AM, Apr 27 |
| Mohini Ekadashi | May 12, 2022, Thursday | Begins – 07:31 PM, May 11 Ends – 06:51 PM, May 12 |
| Apara Ekadashi | May 26, 2022, Thursday | Begins – 10:32 AM, May 25 Ends – 10:54 AM, May 26 |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | June 10, 2022, Friday | Begins – 07:25 AM, Jun 10 Ends – 05:45 AM, Jun 11 |
| Gauna Nirjala Ekadashi Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi | June 11, 2022, Saturday | Begins – 07:25 AM, Jun 10 Ends – 05:45 AM, Jun 11 |
| Yogini Ekadashi | June 24, 2022, Friday | Begins – 09:41 PM, Jun 23 Ends – 11:12 PM, Jun 24 |
| Devshayani Ekadashi | July 10, 2022, Sunday | Begins – 04:39 PM, Jul 09 Ends – 02:13 PM, Jul 10 |
| Kamika Ekadashi | July 24, 2022, Sunday | Begins – 11:27 AM, Jul 23 Ends – 01:45 PM, Jul 24 |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 8, 2022, Monday | Begins – 11:50 PM, Aug 07 Ends – 09:00 PM, Aug 08 |
| Aja Ekadashi | August 23, 2022, Tuesday | Begins – 03:35 AM, Aug 22 Ends – 06:06 AM, Aug 23 |
| Parivartini Parsva Ekadashi | September 6, 2022, Tuesday | Begins – 05:54 AM, Sep 06 Ends – 03:04 AM, Sep 07 |
| Vaishnava Parsva Ekadashi (ISKON) | September 7, 2022, Wednesday | Begins – 05:54 AM, Sep 06 Ends – 03:04 AM, Sep 07 |
| Indira Ekadashi | September 21, 2022, Wednesday | Begins – 09:26 PM, Sep 20 Ends – 11:34 PM, Sep 21 |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | October 6, 2022, Thursday | Begins – 12:00 PM, Oct 05 Ends – 09:40 AM, Oct 06 |
| Rama Ekadashi | October 21, 2022, Friday | Begins – 04:04 PM, Oct 20 Ends – 05:22 PM, Oct 21 |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | November 4, 2022, Friday | Begins – 07:30 PM, Nov 03 Ends – 06:08 PM, Nov 04 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | November 20, 2022, Sunday | Begins – 10:29 AM, Nov 19 Ends – 10:41 AM, Nov 20 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | December 3, 2022, Saturday | Begins – 05:39 AM, Dec 03 Ends – 05:34 AM, Dec 04 |
| Vaishnava Mokshada Ekadashi Guruvayur Ekadashi | December 4, 2022, Sunday | Begins – 05:39 AM, Dec 03 Ends – 05:34 AM, Dec 04 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | December 19, 2022, Monday | Begins – 03:32 AM, Dec 19 Ends – 02:32 AM, Dec 20 |