ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಮಹತ್ವ
Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered highly meritorious; each lunar month has two Ekadashis, and many have traditional names (e.g. Kamada, Nirjala, Vaikunta).
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಮಹತ್ವ
According to the Padma Purana and other texts, Ekadashi is the day when Vishnu is especially pleased. The demon Muran was defeated on this day. Observing the vrat is said to remove sins and grant liberation. Different Ekadashis have specific legends and benefits.
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.
- Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains during fast
- ●Break on Dwadashi
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
North India(एकादशी)
Vishnu fasting, Parana after sunrise
South India(ஏகாதசி)
Same observance, temple visits
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Vishnu
- ✓Chant mantras
- ✓Break within Parana time
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Do not eat grains on Ekadashi
- ✗Avoid breaking before Dwadashi
- ✗Do not consume onion or garlic
ಏಕಾದಶಿ — FAQ
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar.
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕಾದಶಿ ಬುಧವಾರ, ಮೇ 13, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.; Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.; Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains during fast, Break on Dwadashi
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant mantras
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Do not eat grains on Ekadashi; Avoid breaking before Dwadashi; Do not consume onion or garlic
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- ಏಕಾದಶಿ Vishnuಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.
Upcoming ಏಕಾದಶಿ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ಏಕಾದಶಿ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಮೇ 13,2026 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 02:47 am | Varuthini |
| ಮೇ 26,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 02:51 pm | Nirjala |
| ಮೇ 27,2026 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 03:46 pm | Nirjala |
| ಜೂನ್ 11,2026 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 01:49 am | Apara |
| ಜೂನ್ 25,2026 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 03:33 pm | Nirjala |
| ಜುಲೈ 25,2026 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 04:15 pm | Devshayani |
| ಆಗ 9,2026 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 01:32 am | Yogini |
| ಆಗ 23,2026 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 03:50 pm | Putrada |
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 7,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 01:35 am | Kamika |
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 22,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 03:48 pm | Parivartini |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 6,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 01:42 am | Aja |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 22,2026 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 03:21 pm | Papankusha |
| ನವೆಂ 5,2026 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 02:42 am | Rama |
| ಡಿಸೆಂ 4,2026 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 02:33 am | Utthana |
| ಡಿಸೆಂ 20,2026 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 01:55 pm | Mokshada |