एकादशी — महत्त्व
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 — महत्त्व
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 — पूजा विधि
- 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 — मंत्र और प्रार्थना
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
एकादशी — पारंपरिक व्यंजन
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains during fast
- ●Break on Dwadashi
एकादशी — अन्य नाम
North India(एकादशी)
Vishnu fasting, Parana after sunrise
South India(ஏகாதசி)
Same observance, temple visits
एकादशी — क्या करें / क्या न करें
क्या करें
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Vishnu
- ✓Chant mantras
- ✓Break within Parana time
क्या न करें
- ✗Do not eat grains on Ekadashi
- ✗Avoid breaking before Dwadashi
- ✗Do not consume onion or garlic
एकादशी — FAQ
- एकादशी क्या है?
- Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar.
- एकादशी 2026 में कब है?
- 2026 में एकादशी बुधवार, 13 मई 2026 को पड़ता है।
- एकादशी की पूजा विधि क्या है?
- 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 पर क्या खाना चाहिए?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains during fast, Break on Dwadashi
- एकादशी पर क्या करना चाहिए?
- Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant mantras
- एकादशी पर क्या नहीं करना चाहिए?
- Do not eat grains on Ekadashi; Avoid breaking before Dwadashi; Do not consume onion or garlic
- एकादशी पर किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
- एकादशी Vishnu को समर्पित है।
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)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 मई 2026 | बुधवार | 02:47 am | Varuthini |
| 26 मई 2026 | मंगलवार | 02:51 pm | Nirjala |
| 27 मई 2026 | बुधवार | 03:46 pm | Nirjala |
| 11 जून 2026 | गुरुवार | 01:49 am | Apara |
| 25 जून 2026 | गुरुवार | 03:33 pm | Nirjala |
| 25 जुल॰ 2026 | शनिवार | 04:15 pm | Devshayani |
| 9 अग॰ 2026 | रविवार | 01:32 am | Yogini |
| 23 अग॰ 2026 | रविवार | 03:50 pm | Putrada |
| 7 सित॰ 2026 | सोमवार | 01:35 am | Kamika |
| 22 सित॰ 2026 | मंगलवार | 03:48 pm | Parivartini |
| 6 अक्टू॰ 2026 | मंगलवार | 01:42 am | Aja |
| 22 अक्टू॰ 2026 | गुरुवार | 03:21 pm | Papankusha |
| 5 नव॰ 2026 | गुरुवार | 02:42 am | Rama |
| 4 दिस॰ 2026 | शुक्रवार | 02:33 am | Utthana |
| 20 दिस॰ 2026 | रविवार | 01:55 pm | Mokshada |