Kamika Ekadashi
कामिका एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Sat, 11 Jul 2026
PakshaShravan Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateSat, 11 Jul 2026
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
PakshaShravan Krishna
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Kamika Ekadashi
The most sacred Ekadashi during Chaturmas. Worshipping Lord Vishnu with tulsi yields extraordinary merit.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Worshipping Vishnu with tulsi on this day gives merit of 1000 Ashwamedha yagnas.
Sacred Mantra for Kamika Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast.
2
During Chaturmas fasting is especially meritorious.
3
Offer tulsi to Lord 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 Vishnu with 1008 tulsi leaves.
2
Offer sesame oil lamp.
3
Observe brahmacharya.