Mohini Ekadashi 2027 — Sunday 16 May
మోహిని ఏకాదశి 2027
Vaishakha Shudda Ekadashi — anniversary of Vishnu's Mohini avatar (samudra-manthan amrita distribution) · Mohini Ekadasi · Parana window 17 May 06:18 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 17 May 20:14 IST (Hyderabad)
Mohini Ekadashi 2027 (also called Mohini Ekadasi) falls on Sunday, 16 May 2027. From the Surya Purana — commemorates the day Vishnu took the enchantress form of Mohini during the Samudra Manthan (Ocean-Churning) to trick the asuras out of the amrita (nectar of immortality) and distribute it exclusively to the devas. Also from the Kurma Purana — the story of king Dhrishtabuddhi's son who was cursed with pisacha-hood for miserliness and was liberated by observing Mohini Ekadashi. Named "Mohini" (enchantress) because observing this Ekadashi frees the observer from moha (delusion / attachment / infatuation) — the deepest of the six passions. Particularly powerful for those attached to unhealthy relationships, addictions, or worldly obsessions. Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Mohini Vrata Katha (Surya Purana + Kurma Purana) recitation, Samudra Manthan katha narration, Vishnu-Mohini form contemplation, Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, sankalpa dedicating vrat to conquering a specific moha (attachment / addiction / obsession), night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 17 May 06:18 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 17 May 20:14 IST (Hyderabad).
Mohini Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 16 May 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Vaishakha Shudda Ekadashi — anniversary of Vishnu's Mohini avatar (samudra-manthan amrita distribution) |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 17 May 06:18 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 17 May 20:14 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Mohini 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 Mohini Ekadashi 2027
From the Surya Purana — commemorates the day Vishnu took the enchantress form of Mohini during the Samudra Manthan (Ocean-Churning) to trick the asuras out of the amrita (nectar of immortality) and distribute it exclusively to the devas. Also from the Kurma Purana — the story of king Dhrishtabuddhi's son who was cursed with pisacha-hood for miserliness and was liberated by observing Mohini Ekadashi. Named "Mohini" (enchantress) because observing this Ekadashi frees the observer from moha (delusion / attachment / infatuation) — the deepest of the six passions. Particularly powerful for those attached to unhealthy relationships, addictions, or worldly obsessions.
Key Rituals on Mohini Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Mohini Vrata Katha (Surya Purana + Kurma Purana) recitation, Samudra Manthan katha narration, Vishnu-Mohini form contemplation, Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, sankalpa dedicating vrat to conquering a specific moha (attachment / addiction / obsession), night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window.
Mohini Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Mohini Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu Saligramam / Mohini-Vishnu image |
| 2 | Tulasi leaves + Tulasi mala |
| 3 | Banana leaves |
| 4 | Yellow + white flowers (jasmine, marigold) |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 7 | Coconut + bananas |
| 8 | Panchamrutham (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Mohini Vrata Katha book |
| 10 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 11 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Mohini Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam. Kerala: Thiruvithamcode Arappally + Aranmula Parthasarathy — Mohini-form Vishnu depiction has strong Kerala roots (Mahishasura Mardini + Mohini iconography). Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri: Jagannath temple. Iskcon: globally observed. North India: Braj + Ayodhya. Rameshwaram: Mohini Ekadashi is a major snana-day.