Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 — Thursday 4 March
విజయ ఏకాదశి 2027
Phalguna Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Phalguna masam; associated with Sri Rama's Lanka victory prep · Vijaya Ekadasi · Parana window 5 Mar 06:52 – 08:20 IST · Dwadashi ends 5 Mar 12:15 IST (Hyderabad)
Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 (also called Vijaya Ekadasi) falls on Thursday, 4 March 2027. From the Skanda Purana — narrated by Narada to Yudhishthira. Sri Rama, before crossing the ocean to invade Lanka, faced an insurmountable ocean and was advised by sage Vakadalbhya to observe Vijaya Ekadashi; by its punya Rama received Samudra Deva's cooperation to build the Rama Setu bridge and secure victory over Ravana. Named "Vijaya" (victory) because observing this Ekadashi grants victory in impossible undertakings — legal disputes, business rivalries, competitive examinations, court cases, elections. Particularly powerful for those facing "no way out" situations. Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu / Rama Sahasranama + Vijaya Vrata Katha (Skanda Purana) recitation, Ramayana parayana (Sundara + Yuddha Kanda emphasis), sankalpa dedicating vrat to specific "impossible" undertaking, Tulasi + Rama puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Rama bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 5 Mar 06:52 – 08:20 IST · Dwadashi ends 5 Mar 12:15 IST (Hyderabad).
Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Thursday, 4 March 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Phalguna Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Phalguna masam; associated with Sri Rama's Lanka victory prep |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 5 Mar 06:52 – 08:20 IST · Dwadashi ends 5 Mar 12:15 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Vijaya 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 Vijaya Ekadashi 2027
From the Skanda Purana — narrated by Narada to Yudhishthira. Sri Rama, before crossing the ocean to invade Lanka, faced an insurmountable ocean and was advised by sage Vakadalbhya to observe Vijaya Ekadashi; by its punya Rama received Samudra Deva's cooperation to build the Rama Setu bridge and secure victory over Ravana. Named "Vijaya" (victory) because observing this Ekadashi grants victory in impossible undertakings — legal disputes, business rivalries, competitive examinations, court cases, elections. Particularly powerful for those facing "no way out" situations.
Key Rituals on Vijaya Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu / Rama Sahasranama + Vijaya Vrata Katha (Skanda Purana) recitation, Ramayana parayana (Sundara + Yuddha Kanda emphasis), sankalpa dedicating vrat to specific "impossible" undertaking, Tulasi + Rama puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Rama bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Vijaya Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu / Rama Saligramam / Rama-Sita idol |
| 2 | Tulasi leaves + Tulasi mala |
| 3 | Banana leaves |
| 4 | Yellow flowers (marigold, jasmine) + red hibiscus |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 7 | Coconut + bananas |
| 8 | Panchamrutham (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Vijaya Vrata Katha book + Ramayana |
| 10 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 11 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Vijaya Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava — victory-Ekadashi. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam (Sri Rama's home shrine) + Simhachalam. Ayodhya (UP): Sri Rama Janmabhoomi temple observance — pre-Rama-Navami build-up. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri: Jagannath temple. Iskcon: globally observed. Rameshwaram (TN): Vijaya Ekadashi is the anniversary of Sri Rama's Setu-bandhan sankalpa — special observance.