Aja Ekadashi 2027
Removes sins and grants moksha (liberation)
📅 Saturday, August 28, 2027
Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha
Parana window: ISKCON (vaisnavacalendar.info), Delhi. Your city’s date and window may differ; see the city pages below.
📖 The Story of Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi is famously connected to King Harishchandra, known for his truthfulness. The king lost everything due to a curse but maintained his integrity. When he observed Aja Ekadashi, all his sins were washed away, and he regained his kingdom and family. The Brahmanda Purana states that observing this Ekadashi removes sins of even Brahmahatya (killing a Brahmin).
🙏 How to Observe Aja Ekadashi
- Fast with complete devotion
- Worship Lord Hrishikesha (form of Vishnu)
- Read the story of King Harishchandra
- Offer paddy and rice to Brahmins
- Perform charity to the needy
- Night vigil with Vishnu bhajans
- Break fast the next day after prayer
✨ Benefits of Observing Aja Ekadashi
- Removes accumulated sins
- Grants moksha (liberation)
- Brings back lost prosperity
- Develops truthfulness and integrity
- Frees from karmic debts
🌍 Aja Ekadashi break-fast time in your city
The fast date and Parana (break-fast) window depend on where you are. Each city page lists all 2027 dates with ISKCON break-fast times in local time:
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