Accurate Ekadashi dates calculated for Malaysia (MYT, UTC+8)
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Times shown in Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8)
| Ekadashi Name | Date | Day | Paksha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausha Putrada | January 10 | Saturday | Shukla |
| Shat-tila | January 25 | Sunday | Krishna |
| Jaya | February 8 | Sunday | Shukla |
| Vijaya | February 23 | Monday | Krishna |
| Amalaki | March 10 | Tuesday | Shukla |
| Papmochani | March 25 | Wednesday | Krishna |
| Kamada | April 9 | Thursday | Shukla |
| Papmochani | April 13 | Monday | Krishna |
| Varuthini | April 23 | Thursday | Krishna |
| Mohini | May 8 | Friday | Shukla |
| Apara | May 23 | Saturday | Krishna |
| Nirjala | June 6 | Saturday | Shukla |
| Yogini | June 21 | Sunday | Krishna |
| Devshayani | July 6 | Monday | Shukla |
| Kamika | July 20 | Monday | Krishna |
| Shravana Putrada | August 4 | Tuesday | Shukla |
| Aja | August 19 | Wednesday | Krishna |
| Parsva | September 2 | Wednesday | Shukla |
| Indira | September 17 | Thursday | Krishna |
| Papankusha | October 2 | Friday | Shukla |
| Rama | October 16 | Friday | Krishna |
| Devutthana | October 31 | Saturday | Shukla |
| Utpanna | November 15 | Sunday | Krishna |
| Mokshada | November 29 | Sunday | Shukla |
| Saphala | December 14 | Monday | Krishna |
Malaysia is home to approximately 1.8 million Hindus (about 6% of the population), making it one of the largest Hindu communities in Southeast Asia. Most Malaysian Hindus are ethnic Tamils whose ancestors came as plantation workers during British colonial rule.
The Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur is one of the most famous Hindu sites outside India, hosting the spectacular Thaipusam festival that attracts over a million devotees annually. Major Hindu festivals are public holidays in Malaysia, including Deepavali (Diwali) and Thaipusam.
Ekadashi is widely observed by the Hindu community, with many temples conducting special prayers and devotees observing fasts. The timing of Ekadashi in Malaysia follows the lunar calendar adjusted for Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8), which is 2.5 hours ahead of India.
Ekadashi is the 11th day of each lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Devotees observe a fast (usually avoiding grains and beans) to purify the mind and body. The fast is broken the next morning during the Parana window, which varies based on local sunrise time.
Malaysia Time (MYT) is UTC+8, and Ekadashi dates are calculated based on when the 11th lunar day (tithi) is present at local sunrise in Kuala Lumpur. This may differ from India by ±1 day in some cases.