This Month During Ekadashi 2026: Extend a Helping Hand to Those in Need, Donate Food to the Needy.
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- In case you are a Non-Resident Indians and Indian passport holder and wish to donate, please write to Ms Reena Sen at [email protected] or speak to her at 09599635450.
Ekadashi, the 11th day of the lunar cycle, holds immense spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Vishnu. Each Ekadashi is an opportunity to purify the mind and body through fasting, prayer, and meditation. The fast is observed on both Shukla and Krishna Paksha, and it is believed that observing Ekadashi with devotion brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual liberation. Below is the detailed date-wise Ekadashi calendar for 2026.
January 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
- Date: January 30, 2026, Friday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Observed for blessings of progeny and family well-being.
Shattila Ekadashi
- Date: January 14, 2026, Wednesday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Associated with charity and purification through sesame offerings.
February 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Jaya Ekadashi
- Date: February 13, 2026, Friday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Helps overcome negativity and past karmic obstacles.
Vijaya Ekadashi
- Date: February 27, 2026, Friday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Grants success and victory in life.
March 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Amalaki Ekadashi
- Date: March 15, 2026, Saturday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Associated with health and spiritual purification.
Papmochani Ekadashi
- Date: March 29, 2026, Sunday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Believed to absolve sins and grant spiritual upliftment.
April 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Kamada Ekadashi
- Date: April 13, 2026, Monday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Fulfills desires and brings harmony.
Varuthini Ekadashi
- Date: April 27, 2026, Monday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Protects from misfortune and negativity.
May 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Mohini Ekadashi
- Date: May 13, 2026, Wednesday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Grants peace and removes attachments.
Apara Ekadashi
- Date: May 27, 2026, Wednesday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Removes past sins and grants spiritual merit.
June 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Nirjala Ekadashi
- Date: June 11, 2026, Thursday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: The most powerful Ekadashi fast, observed without water.
Yogini Ekadashi
- Date: June 25, 2026, Thursday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Promotes healing and removes suffering.
July 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Devshayani Ekadashi
- Date: July 11, 2026, Saturday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Marks the beginning of Chaturmas.
Kamika Ekadashi
- Date: July 25, 2026, Saturday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Grants spiritual peace and devotion.
August 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Putrada Ekadashi
- Date: August 9, 2026, Sunday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Observed for progeny blessings.
Aja Ekadashi
- Date: August 23, 2026, Sunday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Grants liberation and removes sins.
September 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Parsva Ekadashi
- Date: September 7, 2026, Monday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Lord Vishnu turns during Chaturmas.
Indira Ekadashi
- Date: September 22, 2026, Tuesday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Dedicated to ancestors’ peace.
October 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Papankusha Ekadashi
- Date: October 6, 2026, Tuesday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Removes sins and grants divine protection.
Rama Ekadashi
- Date: October 22, 2026, Thursday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Brings blessings of Lord Rama.
November 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Date: November 5, 2026, Thursday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Marks awakening of Lord Vishnu.
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Date: November 20, 2026, Friday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Associated with origin of Ekadashi fasting.
December 2026 Ekadashi Dates
Mokshada Ekadashi
- Date: December 4, 2026, Sunday
- Paksha: Shukla Ekadashi
- Significance: Grants liberation and spiritual growth.
Saphala Ekadashi
- Date: December 20, 2026, Sunday
- Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
- Significance: Brings success and fulfillment.
These are the Ekadashi fasting dates for 2026. Observing Ekadashi with devotion and sincerity is believed to bring spiritual rewards, inner peace, and divine blessings from Lord Vishnu.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is for reading purposes only and has been gathered from various sources available on the World Wide Web. We do not claim authoritative expertise on the subject matter. If you find any discrepancies or have additional information to share, please contact us at [email protected], and we will make the necessary changes.
We want to emphasize that our intention is not to hurt the sentiments of any individual or group. Our main purpose is to raise awareness about Ekadashi and promote food donation to the needy on this auspicious day. We respect the diversity of beliefs and practices associated with religious and cultural events.
Let us unite on Ekadashi, embrace the spirit of giving, and ensure that no one goes to bed hungry. Together, we can make a positive impact and create a more compassionate world.