Amalaki Ekadashi (आमलकी एकादशी) is a vrat, a fasting observance falling in the Hindu lunar month of फाल्गुन. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. Tradition keeps a fast on the day.
Amalaki Ekadashi
आमलकी एकादशी
Hindu month: फाल्गुन
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Phalguna. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Ekadashi of the sacred Amla tree — immense spiritual merit
पवित्र आँवले के वृक्ष की एकादशी
Significance
The Amla tree is considered a form of Lord Vishnu. Worshipping it on this day is said to bestow merit equal to donating 1000 cows.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Fast from grains. Worship an Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree. Pour water at its base. Place Vishnu idol beneath the tree. Stay awake at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Amalaki Ekadashi celebrated?
Amalaki Ekadashi is celebrated on Friday, 27 February 2026 and on Thursday, 18 March 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Amalaki Ekadashi a fasting (vrat) day?
Yes — Amalaki Ekadashi is observed as a vrat (fasting day). Devotees keep a fast and complete the puja before breaking it, following the puja vidhi for the day.
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