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एकादशी

Ekadashi

एकादशी

व्रतम्

एकादशी — महत्त्वम्

Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered highly meritorious; each lunar month has two Ekadashis, and many have traditional names (e.g. Kamada, Nirjala, Vaikunta).

एकादशी — महत्त्वम्

According to the Padma Purana and other texts, Ekadashi is the day when Vishnu is especially pleased. The demon Muran was defeated on this day. Observing the vrat is said to remove sins and grant liberation. Different Ekadashis have specific legends and benefits.

एकादशी — पूजाविधिः

  1. Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.
  2. Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.
  3. Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.
  4. Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.

एकादशी — मन्त्राः

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya

Salutations to Vasudeva

एकादशी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्

  • Fruits
  • Milk
  • No grains during fast
  • Break on Dwadashi

एकादशी — अन्यनामानि

North India(एकादशी)

Vishnu fasting, Parana after sunrise

South India(ஏகாதசி)

Same observance, temple visits

एकादशी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्

कर्तव्यम्

  • Fast with devotion
  • Worship Vishnu
  • Chant mantras
  • Break within Parana time

वर्जनीयम्

  • Do not eat grains on Ekadashi
  • Avoid breaking before Dwadashi
  • Do not consume onion or garlic

एकादशी — FAQ

एकादशी किम् अस्ति?
Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar.
एकादशी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
2026 वर्षे एकादशी Monday, April 27, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
एकादशी पूजाविधिः का?
Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.; Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.; Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.
एकादशी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
Fruits, Milk, No grains during fast, Break on Dwadashi
एकादशी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant mantras
एकादशी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
Do not eat grains on Ekadashi; Avoid breaking before Dwadashi; Do not consume onion or garlic
एकादशी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
एकादशी Vishnu देवाय समर्पितम्।

Upcoming एकादशी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

एकादशी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

DateDayMoonrise TimeSpecial Name
Apr 27, 2026Monday03:04 pmMohini
May 13, 2026Wednesday02:47 amVaruthini
May 26, 2026Tuesday02:51 pmNirjala
May 27, 2026Wednesday03:46 pmNirjala
Jun 11, 2026Thursday01:49 amApara
Jun 25, 2026Thursday03:33 pmNirjala
Jul 25, 2026Saturday04:15 pmDevshayani
Aug 9, 2026Sunday01:32 amYogini
Aug 23, 2026Sunday03:50 pmPutrada
Sep 7, 2026Monday01:35 amKamika
Sep 22, 2026Tuesday03:48 pmParivartini
Oct 6, 2026Tuesday01:42 amAja
Oct 22, 2026Thursday03:21 pmPapankusha
Nov 5, 2026Thursday02:42 amRama
Dec 4, 2026Friday02:33 amUtthana

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Quick Facts

Deity
Vishnu
Category
Vrat
Also Known As
Ekadashi Vrat, Vishnu Ekadashi
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एकादशी 2026 (Ekadashi)