Jaya Ekadashi 2027 — Wednesday 17 February
జయ ఏకాదశి 2027
Magha Shudda Ekadashi — one day after Bhishma Ashtami; considered the "victory" Ekadashi · Bhaimi Ekadashi / Jaya Ekadasi · Parana window 18 Feb 07:00 – 08:24 IST · Dwadashi ends 18 Feb 21:37 IST (Hyderabad)
Jaya Ekadashi 2027 (also called Bhaimi Ekadashi / Jaya Ekadasi) falls on Wednesday, 17 February 2027. From the Padma Purana — the story of the gandharva Malyavan and the apsara Pushpavati who were cursed to become pisachas (ghouls) for improper conduct in Indra's court, and by chance observing Jaya Ekadashi were liberated and restored to their divine forms. Named "Jaya" (victory) because observing this Ekadashi grants victory over both external enemies AND internal enemies (kama / krodha / lobha / moha / mada / matsarya — the six passions). Also called Bhaimi Ekadashi in eastern India because it falls one day after Bhishma Ashtami (Bhishma Pitamaha's death anniversary). Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Jaya Vrata Katha (Padma Purana) recitation, Bhishma tarpanam (day after Bhishma Ashtami), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, six-passion introspection (dedicating vrat to conquering one specific vice), parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 18 Feb 07:00 – 08:24 IST · Dwadashi ends 18 Feb 21:37 IST (Hyderabad).
Jaya Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 17 February 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Magha Shudda Ekadashi — one day after Bhishma Ashtami; considered the "victory" Ekadashi |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 18 Feb 07:00 – 08:24 IST · Dwadashi ends 18 Feb 21:37 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Bhaimi Ekadashi / Jaya 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 Jaya Ekadashi 2027
From the Padma Purana — the story of the gandharva Malyavan and the apsara Pushpavati who were cursed to become pisachas (ghouls) for improper conduct in Indra's court, and by chance observing Jaya Ekadashi were liberated and restored to their divine forms. Named "Jaya" (victory) because observing this Ekadashi grants victory over both external enemies AND internal enemies (kama / krodha / lobha / moha / mada / matsarya — the six passions). Also called Bhaimi Ekadashi in eastern India because it falls one day after Bhishma Ashtami (Bhishma Pitamaha's death anniversary).
Key Rituals on Jaya Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Jaya Vrata Katha (Padma Purana) recitation, Bhishma tarpanam (day after Bhishma Ashtami), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, six-passion introspection (dedicating vrat to conquering one specific vice), parana in Dwadashi window.
Jaya Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Jaya 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 | Jaya Vrata Katha book |
| 10 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 11 | Sesame + water for Bhishma tarpanam |
| 12 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Jaya Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri (Odisha): Jagannath temple + Bhaimi Ekadashi with Bhishma tarpanam prominent. Iskcon: globally observed. Bengal: Bhaimi Ekadashi is major — special Bhishma-tarpanam observance. North India: Braj + Ayodhya + Prayagraj (Magha Mela climax).