Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the 11th day of each lunar fortnight. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered the most meritorious of all vratas in Vaishnava tradition.
Fasting Rules
1.Avoid all grains, rice, wheat, lentils and beans
2.Fast completely or eat fruits, milk, nuts and sendha namak
3.Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulasi offering
4.Read Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita
5.Break fast next day after sunrise (Parana time)
Benefits
✓Destroys accumulated sins
✓Grants liberation (Moksha)
✓Fulfils material desires
✓Purifies the mind and body
✓Pleases Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
2026 Dates
Pausha Putrada EkadashiSat, 10 Jan
Sat Tila EkadashiMon, 26 Jan
Jaya EkadashiMon, 9 Feb
Vijaya EkadashiWed, 25 Feb
Amalaki EkadashiTue, 10 Mar
Papamochani EkadashiTue, 24 Mar
Nirjala Ekadashi (waterless)Sat, 6 Jun
Mokshada/Gita Jayanti EkadashiTue, 1 Dec