Parivartini Ekadashi
परिवर्तिनी एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Tue, 25 Aug 2026
PakshaBhadrapad Shukla
TithiEkadashi, Shukla Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateTue, 25 Aug 2026
TithiEkadashi, Shukla Paksha
PakshaBhadrapad Shukla
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Parivartini Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu turns over in yoga nidra. Also called Vamana Ekadashi. Vamana Jayanti often falls on this day.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Equal in merit to performing a full Ashwamedha Yagna.
Sacred Mantra for Parivartini Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast.
2
Worship Lord Vamana (dwarf avatar of Vishnu).
3
Offer lotus flowers and basil.
✅ 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 Vamana.
2
Offer tulsi leaves.
3
Read Parivartini Ekadashi Katha.
4
Light ghee lamp.