Fasting Date
Friday, 22 May 2026
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Month
May
Parana Time
May 23, after 05:50 AM
Significance
Immeasurable merit; destroys sin of killing Brahmin or Guru
Fasting Guidelines
Begin fast
From Dashami evening — avoid grains from dinner
Ekadashi day
Complete fast or fruits, milk, nuts, sabudana, sendha namak only
Avoid
Grains, rice, wheat, lentils, beans, regular salt, meat, intoxicants
Worship
Tulasi offering, Vishnu puja, Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita
Parana
May 23, after 05:50 AM — break fast after this time on Dwadashi
After parana
Offer food to Brahmins or donate to the poor