ഏകാദശി — പ്രാധാന്യം
Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered highly meritorious; each lunar month has two Ekadashis, and many have traditional names (e.g. Kamada, Nirjala, Vaikunta).
ഏകാദശി — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to the Padma Purana and other texts, Ekadashi is the day when Vishnu is especially pleased. The demon Muran was defeated on this day. Observing the vrat is said to remove sins and grant liberation. Different Ekadashis have specific legends and benefits.
ഏകാദശി — പൂജാ വിധി
- Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.
- Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.
ഏകാദശി — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
ഏകാദശി — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains during fast
- ●Break on Dwadashi
ഏകാദശി — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
North India(एकादशी)
Vishnu fasting, Parana after sunrise
South India(ஏகாதசி)
Same observance, temple visits
ഏകാദശി — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Vishnu
- ✓Chant mantras
- ✓Break within Parana time
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not eat grains on Ekadashi
- ✗Avoid breaking before Dwadashi
- ✗Do not consume onion or garlic
ഏകാദശി — FAQ
- ഏകാദശി എന്താണ്?
- Ekadashi is the eleventh day of both Shukla and Krishna paksha in the Hindu lunar calendar.
- ഏകാദശി 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ ഏകാദശി 2026, മേയ് 13, ബുധനാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the ഏകാദശി puja rituals?
- Observe a full fast (no grains) or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.; Take a bath at sunrise; offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.; Chant Vishnu mantras and the Vishnu Sahasranama; stay in a calm, devotional mood.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise within the Parana time.
- What to eat on ഏകാദശി?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains during fast, Break on Dwadashi
- What should you do on ഏകാദശി?
- Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant mantras
- What should you avoid on ഏകാദശി?
- Do not eat grains on Ekadashi; Avoid breaking before Dwadashi; Do not consume onion or garlic
- ഏകാദശി ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- ഏകാദശി Vishnuക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming ഏകാദശി Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ഏകാദശി is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 മേയ് 13 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 02:47 am | Varuthini |
| 2026 മേയ് 26 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 02:51 pm | Nirjala |
| 2026 മേയ് 27 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 03:46 pm | Nirjala |
| 2026 ജൂൺ 11 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 01:49 am | Apara |
| 2026 ജൂൺ 25 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 03:33 pm | Nirjala |
| 2026 ജൂലൈ 25 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 04:15 pm | Devshayani |
| 2026 ഓഗ 9 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 01:32 am | Yogini |
| 2026 ഓഗ 23 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 03:50 pm | Putrada |
| 2026 സെപ്റ്റം 7 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | 01:35 am | Kamika |
| 2026 സെപ്റ്റം 22 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 03:48 pm | Parivartini |
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 6 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 01:42 am | Aja |
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 22 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 03:21 pm | Papankusha |
| 2026 നവം 5 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 02:42 am | Rama |
| 2026 ഡിസം 4 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 02:33 am | Utthana |
| 2026 ഡിസം 20 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 01:55 pm | Mokshada |