Complete Vrat Calendar Vikram Samvat 2082-83
Ekadashi Dates 2026
Ekadashi Dates 2026
All 24 Ekadashi vrat dates Fasting rules, significance & the story behind each Ekadashi New Delhi Panchang (IST)
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi ( ) falls on the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight -- twice a month, 24 times a year. Fasting on Ekadashi is one of the most meritorious vrats in Sanatan Dharma. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is said to purify the mind, body and soul, and grant liberation (moksha). In 2026 there is an Adhik Maas (extra lunar month), so there are 2 additional Ekadashis -- Padmini and Parama -- making it a particularly blessed year.
24
Ekadashis in 2026
2
Per Month (normally)
Shukla & Krishna Paksha
Lord Vishnu
All 24 Ekadashi Dates -- 2026
Jan 14
Wed Paush Krishna
Shattila Ekadashi
Donate sesame (til) in six ways -- bath, ubtan, havan, tarpan, food, daan. Destroys sins.
Past
Jan 29
Thu Magh Shukla
Jaya Ekadashi
Fasting liberates one from ghostly existence and removes all sins.
Past
Feb 13
Fri Falgun Krishna
Vijaya Ekadashi
Ensures victory over all obstacles. Lord Ram observed this fast before the battle of Lanka.
Past
Feb 27
Fri Falgun Shukla
Amalaki Ekadashi
Worship the Amalaki (amla) tree. Equal to donating gold. Very purifying.
Past
Mar 15
Sun Chaitra Krishna
Papamochani Ekadashi
Removes all sins accumulated in past lives. Story of Rishi Medhavi and Apsara Manjughosha.
Past
Mar 29
Sun Chaitra Shukla
Kamada Ekadashi
Grants fulfilment of all desires. Removes the sin of Brahmin killing.
Upcoming
Apr 13
Mon Vaishakh Krishna
Varuthini Ekadashi
Grants long life, health, and removes sins. More meritorious than donating elephants.
Upcoming
Apr 27
Mon Vaishakh Shukla
Mohini Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu appeared as Mohini. Removes all sins; grants highest merit.
Upcoming
May 13
Wed Jyeshtha Krishna
Apara Ekadashi
Removes sins of false witness, cow slaughter, and Brahmin murder. Also called Achala.
Upcoming
May 27
Wed Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla
Padmini Ekadashi Adhik Maas
Rare Ekadashi in Adhik Maas (extra month) of 2026. Unmilini Mahadwadashi yoga -- highly auspicious.
Upcoming
Jun 11
Thu Adhik Jyeshtha Krishna
Parama Ekadashi Adhik Maas
Second Ekadashi in the Adhik month. Observed for purity, devotion and moksha.
Upcoming
Jun 25
Thu Jyeshtha Shukla
Nirjala Ekadashi
Most austere -- no water allowed. Equal to all 24 Ekadashis combined. Observed by Bhima.
Upcoming
Jul 10
Fri Ashadh Krishna
Yogini Ekadashi
Cures diseases and removes sins. Story of Hema the Yaksha and the Mango tree.
Upcoming
Jul 25
Sat Ashadh Shukla
Devshayani Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu goes to sleep -- Chaturmas begins. Auspicious work paused for 4 months.
Upcoming
Aug 9
Sun Shravana Krishna
Kamika Ekadashi
First Ekadashi of Shravana. Shiva worship intensifies. Removes sins of unintentional killings.
Upcoming
Aug 23
Sun Shravana Shukla
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Vanjuli Mahadwadashi -- worship Lord Vishnu for progeny blessings. Very auspicious.
Upcoming
Sep 7
Mon Bhadrapad Krishna
Aja Ekadashi
Removes all sins; observing this fast equals performing Ashwamedh Yagna.
Upcoming
Sep 22
Tue Bhadrapad Shukla
Parsva Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu changes sides in sleep. Vishnushrinkhala Yoga Dwadashi. Also called Parivartini.
Upcoming
Oct 6
Tue Ashvin Krishna
Indira Ekadashi
Observed during Pitru Paksha -- frees ancestors from Naraka. Very important for Shraddha.
Upcoming
Oct 22
Thu Ashvin Shukla
Papankusha Ekadashi
Removes all sins; Lord Vishnu worship with tulsi and lotus. Grants dharmic merit.
Upcoming
Nov 5
Thu Kartik Krishna
Rama Ekadashi
Observed before Dev Deepawali. Named after Goddess Rama (Lakshmi). Highly meritorious.
Upcoming
Nov 20
Fri Kartik Shukla
Devutthana Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu awakens -- Chaturmas ends. Tulsi Vivah performed. Wedding season begins.
Upcoming
Dec 4
Fri Margashirsha Krishna
Utpanna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Devi was born on this day to fight demon Mura. Start of Ekadashi vrat tradition.
Upcoming
Dec 20
Sun Margashirsha Shukla
Mokshada Ekadashi
Gita Jayanti. Vaikuntha Ekadashi -- Vaikuntha Dwaram opened. Grants liberation (moksha).
Upcoming
Ekadashi Fasting Rules
Allowed (Phalahar)
- Fruits (all varieties)
- Milk, curd, ghee, buttermilk
- Nuts & dry fruits
- Sabudana (tapioca)
- Potato, sweet potato, arbi
- Sendha namak (rock salt only)
- Water, coconut water, fruit juice
Not Allowed
- Rice (strictly forbidden)
- All grains & lentils (dal)
- Onion, garlic
- Regular table salt
- Non-vegetarian food
- Alcohol, tobacco
- Sleeping in daytime
Parana (breaking the fast): Break the fast the next day (Dwadashi) after sunrise, within a specific time window. Eating before parana time is considered incomplete fasting. Check the daily panchang for exact parana timings in your city.
Nirjala Ekadashi -- June 25, 2026
The most powerful Ekadashi of the year. No food or water from sunrise to next day sunrise. Observed by Bhima (one of the Pandavas). Equivalent to fasting all 24 Ekadashis. If you can only fast one Ekadashi in the year -- make it Nirjala.