Aja Ekadashi अजा
Aja Ekadashi, in the waning fortnight of Bhadrapada, is celebrated for its power to wash away even the heaviest sins and sorrows. It is linked in tradition to King Harishchandra, whose fortunes it is said to have restored.
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada
- Paksha
- Krishna (waning)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Aja Ekadashi, in the waning fortnight of Bhadrapada, is celebrated for its power to wash away even the heaviest sins and sorrows. It is linked in tradition to King Harishchandra, whose fortunes it is said to have restored.
How the fast is kept
Aja Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aja Ekadashi?
Aja Ekadashi, in the waning fortnight of Bhadrapada, is celebrated for its power to wash away even the heaviest sins and sorrows. It is linked in tradition to King Harishchandra, whose fortunes it is said to have restored.
Which month and paksha does Aja Ekadashi fall in?
Aja Ekadashi falls in Bhadrapada, in the Krishna Paksha (the waning fortnight).
When is the next Aja Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Aja Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 6 October 2026.
How is Aja Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026