Apara Ekadashi
अपरा एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Tue, 12 May 2026
PakshaJyeshtha Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateTue, 12 May 2026
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
PakshaJyeshtha Krishna
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Apara Ekadashi
Apara means boundless — the merit of this fast is boundless. Removes sins of false testimony and deceit.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Removes sins of false witness, abusing teachers, and killing animals. Merit is truly boundless.
Sacred Mantra for Apara Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast.
2
Avoid all grains.
3
Bathe in sacred river if possible.
4
Stay devoted to Vishnu.
✅ Do on Ekadashi
- 🌿Offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
- 🪔Light a ghee lamp at dawn and dusk
- 📿Chant Vishnu Sahasranama
- 🌸Offer yellow flowers and sandalwood
- 📖Read the Ekadashi Vrat Katha
- 🛕Visit a Vishnu temple if possible
❌ Avoid on Ekadashi
- 🍚Rice in any form — even in prasad
- 🧅Onion, garlic, non-sattvic food
- 😴Sleeping during the day
- 💬Harsh speech and arguments
- ✂️Cutting hair or nails
- 🪒Shaving or using sharp objects
🪔 Puja Vidhi — How to Celebrate
1
Worship Lord Trivikrama.
2
Offer white flowers and tulsi.
3
Read Apara Ekadashi Katha.