Fasting Date
Monday, 26 January 2026
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Month
January
Parana Time
Jan 27, after 07:09 AM
Significance
Charity of sesame (til) destroys sins; associated with Lord Vishnu
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
Jan 27, after 07:09 AM — break fast after this time on Dwadashi
After parana
Offer food to Brahmins or donate to the poor