Ekadashi Vrat
Dashboard, Calendar, Parana & Rules
City-aware Ekadashi fasting dates, tithi timings, and parana windows calculated for Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Padmini Ekadashi
Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is usually done after sunrise on Dwadashi, avoiding Hari Vasara.
Ekadashi meaning
A practical vrat dashboard for the 11th lunar day
Ekadashi means eleven, referring to the 11th lunar day of both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Devotees observe it for Lord Vishnu through fasting, prayer, restraint, and Dwadashi Parana.
2026 Ekadashi Calendar
24 fasting opportunities
Location-aware calendar
Calculated for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Asia/Dubai)
January
Shattila Ekadashi
Jan 14 · Krishna
Parana: Jan 15, 7:06 AM - Jan 15, 10:40 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Wed, Jan 14, 2026Jaya Ekadashi
Jan 29 · Shukla
Parana: Jan 30, 7:02 AM - Jan 30, 9:39 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Thu, Jan 29, 2026February
Vijaya Ekadashi
Feb 13 · Krishna
Parana: Feb 14, 6:54 AM - Feb 14, 10:40 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Fri, Feb 13, 2026Amalaki Ekadashi
Feb 27 · Shukla
Parana: Feb 28, 6:42 AM - Feb 28, 10:35 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Fri, Feb 27, 2026March
Papmochani Ekadashi
Mar 15 · Krishna
Parana: Mar 16, 6:27 AM - Mar 16, 8:11 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sun, Mar 15, 2026Kamada Ekadashi
Mar 29 · Shukla
Parana: Mar 30, 6:12 AM - Mar 30, 5:40 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sun, Mar 29, 2026April
Varuthini Ekadashi
Apr 13 · Krishna
Parana: Apr 14, 5:57 AM - Apr 14, 10:12 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Mon, Apr 13, 2026Mohini Ekadashi
Apr 27 · Shukla
Parana: Apr 28, 5:45 AM - Apr 28, 10:06 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Mon, Apr 27, 2026May
Apara Ekadashi
May 13 · Krishna
Parana: May 14, 5:34 AM - May 14, 9:50 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Wed, May 13, 2026Padmini Ekadashi
May 26 · Shukla
Parana: May 27, 11:15 AM - May 28, 6:27 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Tue, May 26, 2026June
Parama Ekadashi
Jun 11 · Krishna
Parana: Jun 12, 5:28 AM - Jun 12, 10:01 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Thu, Jun 11, 2026Nirjala Ekadashi
Jun 25 · Shukla
Parana: Jun 26, 5:30 AM - Jun 26, 10:04 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Thu, Jun 25, 2026July
Yogini Ekadashi
Jul 10 · Krishna
Parana: Jul 11, 9:03 AM - Jul 11, 10:08 AM
Smarta: Fri, Jul 10, 2026 / Vaishnava: Sat, Jul 11, 2026Devshayani Ekadashi
Jul 25 · Shukla
Parana: Jul 26, 5:43 AM - Jul 26, 10:11 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sat, Jul 25, 2026August
Kamika Ekadashi
Aug 9 · Krishna
Parana: Aug 10, 5:50 AM - Aug 10, 6:31 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sun, Aug 9, 2026Putrada Ekadashi
Aug 23 · Shukla
Parana: Aug 24, 9:19 AM - Aug 24, 10:12 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sun, Aug 23, 2026September
Aja Ekadashi
Sep 7 · Krishna
Parana: Sep 8, 6:02 AM - Sep 8, 10:11 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Mon, Sep 7, 2026Parivartini Ekadashi
Sep 22 · Shukla
Parana: Sep 23, 6:07 AM - Sep 23, 10:10 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Tue, Sep 22, 2026October
Indira Ekadashi
Oct 6 · Krishna
Parana: Oct 7, 6:13 AM - Oct 7, 10:08 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Tue, Oct 6, 2026Papankusha Ekadashi
Oct 22 · Shukla
Parana: Oct 23, 6:21 AM - Oct 23, 10:09 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Thu, Oct 22, 2026November
Rama Ekadashi
Nov 5 · Krishna
Parana: Nov 6, 6:29 AM - Nov 6, 9:01 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Thu, Nov 5, 2026Prabodhini Ekadashi
Nov 20 · Shukla
Parana: Nov 21, 10:38 AM - Nov 22, 3:26 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Fri, Nov 20, 2026December
Utpanna Ekadashi
Dec 4 · Krishna
Parana: Dec 5, 6:49 AM - Dec 5, 10:22 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Fri, Dec 4, 2026Mokshada Ekadashi
Dec 20 · Shukla
Parana: Dec 21, 6:59 AM - Dec 21, 10:31 AM
Smarta and Vaishnava: Sun, Dec 20, 2026Dates are calculated for New Delhi, India unless you change location. Ekadashi observance depends on local sunrise, tithi timing, and tradition. Smarta and Vaishnava dates may differ. Always follow your family sampradaya or local temple where applicable.
Full 2026 Ekadashi Table
Built for comparison, search, and quick parana lookup.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi name | Paksha | Lunar month | Tithi start | Tithi end | Parana | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wed | Shattila Ekadashi | Krishna | Magha | Jan 13, 1:48 PM | Jan 14, 4:23 PM | Jan 15, 7:06 AM - Jan 15, 10:40 AM | Details |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi | Shukla | Magha | Jan 28, 3:06 PM | Jan 29, 12:25 PM | Jan 30, 7:02 AM - Jan 30, 9:39 AM | Details |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi | Krishna | Phalguna | Feb 12, 10:52 AM | Feb 13, 12:56 PM | Feb 14, 6:54 AM - Feb 14, 10:40 AM | Details |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi | Shukla | Phalguna | Feb 26, 11:03 PM | Feb 27, 9:03 PM | Feb 28, 6:42 AM - Feb 28, 10:35 AM | Details |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Sun | Papmochani Ekadashi | Krishna | Chaitra | Mar 14, 6:41 AM | Mar 15, 7:46 AM | Mar 16, 6:27 AM - Mar 16, 8:11 AM | Details |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi | Shukla | Chaitra | Mar 28, 7:16 AM | Mar 29, 6:16 AM | Mar 30, 6:12 AM - Mar 30, 5:40 AM | Details |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Mon | Varuthini Ekadashi | Krishna | Vaisakha | Apr 12, 11:47 PM | Apr 13, 11:39 PM | Apr 14, 5:57 AM - Apr 14, 10:12 AM | Details |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mon | Mohini Ekadashi | Shukla | Vaisakha | Apr 26, 4:37 PM | Apr 27, 4:46 PM | Apr 28, 5:45 AM - Apr 28, 10:06 AM | Details |
| May 13, 2026 | Wed | Apara Ekadashi | Krishna | Jyeshtha | May 12, 1:22 PM | May 13, 12:00 PM | May 14, 5:34 AM - May 14, 9:50 AM | Details |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Padmini Ekadashi | Shukla | Adhik Jyeshtha | May 26, 3:41 AM | May 27, 4:52 AM | May 27, 11:15 AM - May 28, 6:27 AM | Details |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Thu | Parama Ekadashi | Krishna | Adhik Jyeshtha | Jun 10, 11:28 PM | Jun 11, 9:06 PM | Jun 12, 5:28 AM - Jun 12, 10:01 AM | Details |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Thu | Nirjala Ekadashi | Shukla | Jyeshtha | Jun 24, 4:42 PM | Jun 25, 6:39 PM | Jun 26, 5:30 AM - Jun 26, 10:04 AM | Details |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna | Ashadha | Jul 10, 6:46 AM | Jul 11, 3:53 AM | Jul 11, 9:03 AM - Jul 11, 10:08 AM | Details |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sat | Devshayani Ekadashi | Shukla | Ashadha | Jul 24, 7:43 AM | Jul 25, 10:04 AM | Jul 26, 5:43 AM - Jul 26, 10:11 AM | Details |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Sun | Kamika Ekadashi | Krishna | Shravana | Aug 8, 12:29 PM | Aug 9, 9:35 AM | Aug 10, 5:50 AM - Aug 10, 6:31 AM | Details |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Sun | Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla | Shravana | Aug 23, 12:30 AM | Aug 24, 2:49 AM | Aug 24, 9:19 AM - Aug 24, 10:12 AM | Details |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | Aja Ekadashi | Krishna | Bhadrapada | Sep 6, 5:59 PM | Sep 7, 3:34 PM | Sep 8, 6:02 AM - Sep 8, 10:11 AM | Details |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Tue | Parivartini Ekadashi | Shukla | Bhadrapada | Sep 21, 6:31 PM | Sep 22, 8:13 PM | Sep 23, 6:07 AM - Sep 23, 10:10 AM | Details |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tue | Indira Ekadashi | Krishna | Ashwin | Oct 6, 12:37 AM | Oct 6, 11:04 PM | Oct 7, 6:13 AM - Oct 7, 10:08 AM | Details |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thu | Papankusha Ekadashi | Shukla | Ashwin | Oct 21, 12:42 PM | Oct 22, 1:18 PM | Oct 23, 6:21 AM - Oct 23, 10:09 AM | Details |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Thu | Rama Ekadashi | Krishna | Kartika | Nov 4, 9:33 AM | Nov 5, 9:06 AM | Nov 6, 6:29 AM - Nov 6, 9:01 AM | Details |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Fri | Prabodhini Ekadashi | Shukla | Kartika | Nov 20, 5:46 AM | Nov 21, 5:01 AM | Nov 21, 10:38 AM - Nov 22, 3:26 AM | Details |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Fri | Utpanna Ekadashi | Krishna | Margashirsha | Dec 3, 9:33 PM | Dec 4, 10:15 PM | Dec 5, 6:49 AM - Dec 5, 10:22 AM | Details |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Sun | Mokshada Ekadashi | Shukla | Margashirsha | Dec 19, 8:39 PM | Dec 20, 6:44 PM | Dec 21, 6:59 AM - Dec 21, 10:31 AM | Details |
Ekadashi Rules Summary
A practical snapshot before the full guide
What to eat
Fruits, milk, yogurt, nuts, sendha namak, and simple vrat foods such as sabudana or kuttu are commonly used.
Food guideWhat to avoid
Avoid grains, rice, wheat, pulses, beans, onion, garlic, and tamasic foods. Strictness varies by family tradition.
Fasting rulesThree fasting levels
Nirjala, Jalahar, Phalahari, and Anukalpa levels let devotees choose according to health, age, and capacity.
Choose a levelPuja vidhi
Take sankalpa, worship Lord Vishnu, offer Tulsi, chant mantras, read the vrat katha, and maintain sattvic conduct.
Vrat kathasParana rules
Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is usually done after sunrise on Dwadashi, avoiding Hari Vasara.
Parana detailsWho should modify
Children, elders, pregnant devotees, nursing mothers, and people with medical conditions should keep a modified fast.
Health notesAll Ekadashi Types
24 regular names plus Padmini and Parama in Adhik Maas
Most lunar years have 24 Ekadashis: one in Shukla Paksha and one in Krishna Paksha for each lunar month. In Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas years, Padmini and Parama are added, making 26 observances.
Ekadashi by City
Local sunrise can change observance dates and parana windows
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day occurring twice monthly on the 11th lunar day (tithi) of both waxing and waning moon phases. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed through fasting, prayer, restraint, and Dwadashi Parana.
Why do Ekadashi dates differ across calendars?
Ekadashi dates can differ because vrat observance depends on the tithi present at local sunrise, local sunrise time, Dwadashi availability, Hari Vasara, and Smarta or Vaishnava tradition-specific rules.
How many Ekadashis are there in a year?
There are typically 24 Ekadashis in a lunar year, occurring twice each month. In Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas years, there can be 26 Ekadashis because the extra lunar month adds Padmini and Parama Ekadashi.
What is Parana?
Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is usually done after sunrise on Dwadashi, avoiding Hari Vasara and before Dwadashi tithi ends.
Why do Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi dates differ?
Both traditions use local sunrise, but Vaishnava calendars also check Arunodaya before sunrise. If Dashami overlaps that period, or Ekadashi spans two sunrises, Vaishnava fasting can fall one day after the General or Smarta date.
When should Ekadashi fast be broken?
Ekadashi fast is broken the next day after sunrise during the proper Parana window. When Hari Vasara applies, Parana should wait until it has ended.
Sources and tradition
How to read this Ekadashi guide
Traditional Ekadashi observances are described in Vaishnava texts and regional vrat traditions. Practices vary across sampradaya, family lineage, and local temple guidance. This article presents a general Hindu household observance, with Vaishnava notes where applicable.
Padma Purana, Uttara-khanda Ekadashi Mahatmya
Ekadashi Mahatmya chapters used in type-specific citation notes
Used for named Ekadashi kathas, devotional benefits, and observance context where a type page supplies chapter or verse detail.
Vaishnava and regional vrat traditions
Household, temple, and sampradaya practice
Used for practice framing such as family sampradaya, local temple guidance, and Smarta/Vaishnava distinctions.
HinduLab calculation methodology
Location-aware panchang, tithi, sunrise, and vrat timing rules
Explains how HinduLab combines astronomical calculations, Hindu calendar rules, city, timezone, sunrise, and sunset data.
HinduLab Hindu calendar and vrats source library
Editorial review, regional variation, and health disclaimer policies
Documents the trust policy used for panchang tools, vrat guides, Ekadashi rules, and health cautions.
Plan Your Next Ekadashi
Use the dashboard above for the date and Parana window, then follow the guide that matches your health, family practice, and sampradaya.