Saphala Ekadashi 2027 — Sunday 3 January
సఫల ఏకాదశి 2027
Pausha Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Pausha masam, first Ekadashi of 2027 · Saphala Ekadasi · Parana window 4 Jan 06:59 – 08:26 IST · Dwadashi ends 4 Jan 12:29 IST (Hyderabad)
Saphala Ekadashi 2027 (also called Saphala Ekadasi) falls on Sunday, 3 January 2027. From the Brahma Vaivarta Purana — the story of the wicked prince Lumpaka who was banished by his father, lived in a forest, chanced upon a Vishnu temple on Saphala Ekadashi, and by accidental fasting + katha-shravanam attained enlightenment and regained his kingdom. Named "Saphala" (fruitful / successful) because observing this Ekadashi grants success (siddhi) in every legitimate endeavour — business, relationships, spiritual practice. First Ekadashi of the Gregorian new year, making it a favoured resolution-anchor for Vaishnavas. Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Saphala Vrata Katha (Brahma Vaivarta Purana) recitation, Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, offering of coconut / betel / bananas at Vishnu temple, parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 4 Jan 06:59 – 08:26 IST · Dwadashi ends 4 Jan 12:29 IST (Hyderabad).
Saphala Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 3 January 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Pausha Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Pausha masam, first Ekadashi of 2027 |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 4 Jan 06:59 – 08:26 IST · Dwadashi ends 4 Jan 12:29 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Saphala 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 Saphala Ekadashi 2027
From the Brahma Vaivarta Purana — the story of the wicked prince Lumpaka who was banished by his father, lived in a forest, chanced upon a Vishnu temple on Saphala Ekadashi, and by accidental fasting + katha-shravanam attained enlightenment and regained his kingdom. Named "Saphala" (fruitful / successful) because observing this Ekadashi grants success (siddhi) in every legitimate endeavour — business, relationships, spiritual practice. First Ekadashi of the Gregorian new year, making it a favoured resolution-anchor for Vaishnavas.
Key Rituals on Saphala Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Saphala Vrata Katha (Brahma Vaivarta Purana) recitation, Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, offering of coconut / betel / bananas at Vishnu temple, parana in Dwadashi window.
Saphala Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Saphala 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 + betel + areca |
| 8 | Panchamrutham (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Saphala Vrata Katha book |
| 10 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 11 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Saphala Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava — new-year Ekadashi observed with renewal-of-vows spirit. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri: Jagannath temple. Iskcon: globally observed. North India: Mathura / Vrindavan / Braj + Ayodhya. Bengal: minor observance.