Fasting Date
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Month
October
Parana Time
Oct 04, after 06:20 AM
Significance
Vishnu wakes from Yoga Nidra; controls the goad of sin
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
Oct 04, after 06:20 AM — break fast after this time on Dwadashi
After parana
Offer food to Brahmins or donate to the poor