Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) 2026 falls on Sunday 20 December 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 20 December 2026 – the same day. The rule: The sukla ekadashi (smarta day) that falls while the Sun is in sidereal Dhanus (Dhanurmasam); Margashira or Pushya sukla ekadashi. The table gives the date for each city with the deciding window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Tithi | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Sunday 20 December 2026 | — | 19 December 2026 6:39 PM – 20 December 2026 4:45 PM |
| Durban | Sunday 20 December 2026 | — | 19 December 2026 6:39 PM – 20 December 2026 4:45 PM |
FAQ
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 in South Africa?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 is on Sunday 20 December 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Vaikuntha Ekadashi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 20 December 2026.
How is the date of Vaikuntha Ekadashi decided?
The sukla ekadashi (smarta day) that falls while the Sun is in sidereal Dhanus (Dhanurmasam); Margashira or Pushya sukla ekadashi.
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