| 1 |
Shattila Ekadashi |
2026-01-14
Wednesday
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Magha Krishna Paksha
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5:53 PM |
07:14 AM to 08:16 PM Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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Prescribes six sacred uses of sesame seeds (til): bath, paste, offering, water, food, and charity. |
| 2 |
Jaya Ekadashi |
2026-01-29
Thursday
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Magha Shukla Paksha
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1:55 PM |
07:10 AM to 11:09 AM Fri, 30 Jan 2026
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Protects seekers from ghostly or lower astral entrapment; guarantees victory (jaya) over inner foes. |
| 3 |
Vijaya Ekadashi |
2026-02-13
Friday
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Phalguna Krishna Paksha
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2:26 PM |
07:00 AM to 04:02 PM Sat, 14 Feb 2026
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Observed by Lord Rama before crossing the ocean to Lanka; bestows triumph in formidable struggles. |
| 4 |
Amalaki Ekadashi |
2026-02-27
Friday
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Phalguna Shukla Paksha
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10:33 PM |
06:47 AM to 08:43 PM Sat, 28 Feb 2026
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Centers on the sacred Indian Gooseberry (Amla) tree, where Vishnu and Lakshmi reside. |
| 5 |
Papmochani Ekadashi |
2026-03-15
Sunday
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Chaitra Krishna Paksha
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9:16 AM |
06:29 AM to 09:41 AM Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Liberates seekers from deep-seated guilt, spiritual negligence, and past burdens. |
| 6 |
Kamada Ekadashi |
2026-03-29
Sunday
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Chaitra Shukla Paksha
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7:46 AM |
06:13 AM to 07:10 AM Mon, 30 Mar 2026
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Grants righteous desires, purifies intentions, and fulfills worthy life ambitions. |
| 7 |
Varuthini Ekadashi |
2026-04-13
Monday
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Vaishakha Krishna Paksha
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1:09 AM |
05:56 AM to 12:12 AM Tue, 14 Apr 2026
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Acts as a protective spiritual armor, safeguarding seekers from adversity and material distress. |
| 8 |
Mohini Ekadashi |
2026-04-27
Monday
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Vaishakha Shukla Paksha
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6:16 PM |
05:43 AM to 06:52 PM Tue, 28 Apr 2026
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Dispels illusions (maya), emotional entanglement, and clears psychological fog. |
| 9 |
Apara Ekadashi |
2026-05-13
Wednesday
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Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha
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1:30 PM |
05:31 AM to 11:20 AM Thu, 14 May 2026
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Bestows boundless (apara) virtue and cleanses severe karmic imprints. |
| 10 |
Nirjala Ekadashi |
2026-05-26
Tuesday
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Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha
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6:22 AM |
05:25 AM to 06:22 AM Wed, 27 May 2026
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The most austere Ekadashi (Pandava Nirjala), observed without water; yields merit of all 24 Ekadashis. |
| 11 |
Yogini Ekadashi |
2026-06-11
Thursday
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Ashadha Krishna Paksha
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10:36 PM |
05:22 AM to 07:37 PM Fri, 12 Jun 2026
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Cures physical debility, skin afflictions, and restores vital radiant energy. |
| 12 |
Devshayani Ekadashi |
2026-07-25
Saturday
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Ashadha Shukla Paksha
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11:34 AM |
05:39 AM to 01:58 PM Sun, 26 Jul 2026
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Marks the commencement of Chaturmas; Lord Vishnu enters cosmic yogic slumber (Yoga Nidra). |
| 13 |
Kamika Ekadashi |
2026-08-09
Sunday
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Shravana Krishna Paksha
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11:05 AM |
05:47 AM to 08:01 AM Mon, 10 Aug 2026
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Bestows blessings equivalent to performing Ashvamedha Yajna and removes fear of untimely demise. |
| 14 |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
2026-08-23
Sunday
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Shravana Shukla Paksha
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4:19 AM |
05:55 AM to 06:21 AM Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Blesses couples with righteous progeny, family prosperity, and protects children. |
| 15 |
Aja Ekadashi |
2026-09-07
Monday
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Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha
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5:04 PM |
06:02 AM to 02:43 PM Tue, 8 Sep 2026
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Annada/Aja Ekadashi restores lost fortune, reputation, and kingdom (as observed by King Harishchandra). |
| 16 |
Parsva / Parivartini Ekadashi |
2026-09-22
Tuesday
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Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha
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9:43 PM |
06:10 AM to 10:50 PM Wed, 23 Sep 2026
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Lord Vishnu turns onto His side in yogic slumber; coincides with Vamana Jayanti. |
| 17 |
Indira Ekadashi |
2026-10-06
Tuesday
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Ashwina Krishna Paksha
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12:34 AM |
06:17 AM to 11:16 PM Wed, 7 Oct 2026
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Falls during Pitru Paksha; frees departed ancestors (Pitrus) from lower realms. |
| 18 |
Papankusha Ekadashi |
2026-10-22
Thursday
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Ashwina Shukla Paksha
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2:48 PM |
06:26 AM to 02:36 PM Fri, 23 Oct 2026
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Acts as an elephant goad (ankusha) controlling unruly vices, ego, and desires. |
| 19 |
Rama Ekadashi |
2026-11-05
Thursday
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Kartika Krishna Paksha
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10:36 AM |
06:36 AM to 10:31 AM Fri, 6 Nov 2026
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Precedes Diwali; invokes Lakshmi grace, material stability, and inner contentment. |
| 20 |
Devutthana Ekadashi |
2026-11-20
Friday
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Kartika Shukla Paksha
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7:16 AM |
06:48 AM to 04:56 AM Sat, 21 Nov 2026
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Prabodhini Ekadashi; Lord Vishnu awakens from Chaturmas slumber. Auspicious wedding season begins. |
| 21 |
Utpanna Ekadashi |
2026-12-04
Friday
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Margashirsha Krishna Paksha
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11:45 PM |
06:59 AM to 12:52 AM Sat, 5 Dec 2026
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Celebrates the divine manifestation of Goddess Ekadashi who defeated demon Mura. |
| 22 |
Mokshada Ekadashi / Gita Jayanti |
2026-12-20
Sunday
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Margashirsha Shukla Paksha
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8:14 PM |
07:09 AM to 05:36 PM Mon, 21 Dec 2026
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Sacred 11th lunar day dedicated to contemplation, prayer, and inner purification. |
