Ekadashi dates in the USA
Ekadashi is dated by the tithi current at local sunrise, so the American date can differ by one day from India's. The next three, computed independently for each location:
| # | Ekadashi | India (Delhi) | New York | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekadashi (Parsva) | |||
| 2 | Ekadashi (Indira) | |||
| 3 | Ekadashi (Papankusha) |
Every column is computed for that location's own sunrise (Udaya Tithi, Smarta convention). When New York and Delhi disagree, both are correct for their own sunrise — this is a property of the lunar calendar, not an error.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why is Ekadashi sometimes a different date in the USA?
- Ekadashi follows the tithi current at local sunrise. The tithi window is about 21 to 26 hours long, so when it straddles two sunrises the American date can differ by one day from the Indian date. Both are computed for their own sunrise.