Aja Ekadashi 2027 — Saturday 28 August
అజ ఏకాదశి 2027
Bhadrapada Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada masam · Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi · Parana window 29 Aug 06:00 – 08:19 IST · Dwadashi ends 29 Aug 22:23 IST (Hyderabad)
Aja Ekadashi 2027 (also called Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi) falls on Saturday, 28 August 2027. From the Brahma Vaivarta Purana — the story of King Harishchandra who was banished from his kingdom, sold his wife and son, and lived in the cremation ground; sage Gautama advised him to observe Aja Ekadashi, and by its punya Harishchandra was restored to his kingdom and reunited with his family. Named "Aja" (the unborn — a name of Vishnu / Brahman as the causeless cause) because observing this Ekadashi is said to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and re-birth (aja-tva = birthlessness). Also called Annada Ekadashi (giver of food) as it removes hunger-related karmic obstacles. Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Harishchandra Katha (Aja Vrata Katha, Brahma Vaivarta Purana) recitation, anna-daanam (food donation — especially fruitful on this Ekadashi), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 29 Aug 06:00 – 08:19 IST · Dwadashi ends 29 Aug 22:23 IST (Hyderabad).
Aja Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Saturday, 28 August 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Bhadrapada Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada masam |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 29 Aug 06:00 – 08:19 IST · Dwadashi ends 29 Aug 22:23 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Aja Ekadashi 2027
From the Brahma Vaivarta Purana — the story of King Harishchandra who was banished from his kingdom, sold his wife and son, and lived in the cremation ground; sage Gautama advised him to observe Aja Ekadashi, and by its punya Harishchandra was restored to his kingdom and reunited with his family. Named "Aja" (the unborn — a name of Vishnu / Brahman as the causeless cause) because observing this Ekadashi is said to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and re-birth (aja-tva = birthlessness). Also called Annada Ekadashi (giver of food) as it removes hunger-related karmic obstacles.
Key Rituals on Aja Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Harishchandra Katha (Aja Vrata Katha, Brahma Vaivarta Purana) recitation, anna-daanam (food donation — especially fruitful on this Ekadashi), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window.
Aja Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Aja Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu Saligramam / Vishnu idol |
| 2 | Tulasi leaves + Tulasi mala |
| 3 | Banana leaves |
| 4 | Yellow flowers (marigold, jasmine) |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 7 | Coconut + bananas |
| 8 | Panchamrutham (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Anna-daanam supplies (rice + dal + vegetables for donation) |
| 10 | Aja Vrata Katha book |
| 11 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Aja Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam observed. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi (falls near Onam / Sri Krishna Jayanti). Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri: Jagannath temple. Iskcon: globally observed. Bengal: minor. North India: Mathura / Vrindavan / Braj — major anna-daanam activities at temples.