Aja Ekadashi अजा / अन्नदा एकादशी
Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi. Removes all sins, grants nourishment. Also known as Annada Ekadashi.
Next dateSaturday, 28 August 2027In 299 days
- Deity
- Vishnu
- Mantra
- ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Why it matters
Aja means "unborn" and Annada means "giver of food." This Ekadashi in Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha destroys all sins and blesses devotees with abundance. It falls between Ganesh Chaturthi and Pitru Paksha — a spiritually potent window.
How it is observed
Vishnu puja with Tulsi and seasonal flowers, chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, charity of food and grains, night vigil with devotional singing
Fasting
Ekadashi fast
Aja Ekadashi — Dates
- Monday, 7 September 20262026
- Saturday, 28 August 20272027
- Wednesday, 16 August 20282028
- Tuesday, 4 September 20292029
- Saturday, 24 August 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
