Ekadhasi 2017 – Ekadhasi 2017 dates and timings are provided below for the reference of those who wish to keep a viratham (fast) on Ekadashi 2017 days. As per Hindu calendar, Ekadashi is the 11th day after the full moon and the 11th day after the new moon. It is considered as one of the most important fasts in the Hindu lunar calendar. ‘Ekadashi’ is a Sanskrit word which means eleven. As per Hindu calendar, there are two Ekadashis falling every month, namely Shukla Paksha or Gaura Paksha (period of brightening moon) and Krishna Paksha (dark lunar fortnight).
Ekadhasi 2017 / Amavasai 2017 / Pournami 2017 / Pradosham 2017 / Karthigai 2017 / Ashtami 2017 / Navami 2017 / Sashti 2017 / Sankatahara Chathurthi 2017 / Thiruvonam 2017 / Matha Sivarathiri 2017 / Chathurthi 2017
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Ekadhasi 2017 dates in Tamil Panchangam Calendar
Ekadeshi is the word derived from sanskrit. In sanskrit, ‘Ekadeshi’ means eleven. According to Hindu lunar calendar, eleventh day in each of the two lunar phase is called ‘Ekadeshi’. Ekadeshi which comes in the bright phase (after new moon day or amavasai) of lunar phase is ‘Sukhla Paksha Ekadeshi’. Ekadeshi which comes in the dark phase (after full moon day or pournami) of lunar phase is ‘Krishna Paksha Ekadeshi’.