Kamika Ekadashi
कामिका एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Sat, 11 Jul 2026
PakshaShravan Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
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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.