Vijaya Ekadashi
विजया एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Fri, 13 Feb 2026
PakshaFalgun Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateFri, 13 Feb 2026
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
PakshaFalgun Krishna
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Vijaya Ekadashi
Ensures victory over all obstacles. Lord Ram observed this fast before the battle of Lanka to ensure victory over Ravana.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Grants victory in all endeavours. Removes the fear of defeat. Observed by Lord Ram before Lanka war.
Sacred Mantra for Vijaya Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast from sunrise.
2
Avoid rice, salt, meat.
3
Eat only fruits and milk if needed.
✅ 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
Worship Lord Vishnu facing east. Offer yellow flowers, tulsi, and panch amrit abhishek.