Accurate Ekadashi dates calculated for South Africa (SAST, UTC+2)
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Gauteng • Largest city
KwaZulu-Natal • Largest Hindu community
Western Cape • Mother City
Times shown in South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2)
| 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 |
South Africa is home to approximately 550,000 Hindus, making it one of the largest Hindu populations in Africa. The community is primarily descended from Indian indentured laborers who arrived in the 19th century, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal province.
Durban has the largest concentration of Hindus outside of India, with vibrant temple communities including the famous Sri Sri Radhanath Temple and the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding. The city hosts one of the world's largest Diwali celebrations outside India.
Johannesburg and Cape Town also have thriving Hindu communities with numerous temples and cultural organizations that observe all major Hindu festivals including Ekadashi, Diwali, Navratri, and Holi.
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.
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is UTC+2, which means Ekadashi timings differ from India by approximately 3.5 hours. Our calendar provides accurate timings specifically calculated for South African locations.