FASTING DATES 2026

Ekadashi 2026 — All 24 Agiyaras Dates

All 24 Ekadashi fasting days in 2026 as per Gujarati Amanta calendar. Includes date, name, paksha, and fasting significance.

24 Total 12 Shukla 12 Krishna
Bhim Agiyaras (Nirjala) — Most Important
June 25, 2026 — This one fast equals all 24 Ekadashi fasts. Waterless (Nirjala) fasting.
ALL 24 EKADASHI 2026
14 Jan
Shat Tila Ekadashi Krishna
Wednesday, 14 January
Sesame seeds (til) rituals. Donate til on this day.
29 Jan
Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) Shukla
Thursday, 29 January
Removes sins, grants liberation. Bhaimi Ekadashi.
13 Feb
Vijaya Ekadashi Krishna
Friday, 13 February
Lord Rama observed this fast before Lanka battle. Grants victory over enemies.
27 Feb
Amalaki Ekadashi Shukla
Friday, 27 February
Worship of Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree. Sacred to Vishnu.
15 Mar
Papamochani Ekadashi Krishna
Sunday, 15 March
Removes all sins. Marks end of Hindu year.
29 Mar
Kamada Ekadashi Shukla
Sunday, 29 March
Fulfills all desires. First Ekadashi of new Hindu year.
13 Apr
Varuthini Ekadashi Krishna
Monday, 13 April
Observing this fast equals giving gold in charity.
27 Apr
Mohini Ekadashi Shukla
Monday, 27 April
Lord Vishnu appeared as Mohini. Grants beauty and wisdom.
13 May
Apara Ekadashi Krishna
Wednesday, 13 May
Removes fear of hell. Grants fame and removes sins.
27 May
Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik Maas) Shukla
Wednesday, 27 May
RARE — Adhik Maas Ekadashi. Comes only once every ~3 years. Multiplied spiritual merit.
11 Jun
Parama Ekadashi (Adhik Maas) Krishna
Thursday, 11 June
RARE — Second Adhik Maas Ekadashi. Most auspicious for Vishnu worship.
25 Jun
Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhim Agiyaras) Shukla Bhim
Thursday, 25 June
MOST IMPORTANT — Bhim Agiyaras in Gujarat. Waterless fast equals all 24 Ekadashis.
11 Jul
Yogini Ekadashi Krishna
Saturday, 11 July
Cures physical ailments. Grants moksha.
25 Jul
Devshayani Ekadashi Shukla
Saturday, 25 July
Lord Vishnu begins 4-month sleep (Chaturmas). No auspicious events till Dev Uthhi.
9 Aug
Kamika Ekadashi Krishna
Sunday, 9 August
Worship with Tulsi leaves. Equal to bathing in all holy rivers.
24 Aug
Pavitropana Ekadashi (Shravana Putrada) Shukla
Monday, 24 August
Pavitropana sacred thread offering. Grants progeny blessings.
7 Sept
Aja / Annada Ekadashi Krishna
Monday, 7 September
Removes effects of past sins. Named after King Aja.
22 Sept
Parsva / Parivartini Ekadashi Shukla
Tuesday, 22 September
Vishnu changes sides during sleep. Also called Vamana Ekadashi.
6 Oct
Indira Ekadashi Krishna
Tuesday, 6 October
Liberates souls of ancestors from hell. Important during Pitru Paksha.
22 Oct
Papankusha Ekadashi Shukla
Thursday, 22 October
Destroys sins like a goad (ankusha). Grants heaven.
5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi Krishna
Thursday, 5 November
Pre-Diwali Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi grace.
21 Nov
Dev Uthhi Ekadashi (Prabodhini) Shukla Dev Uthhi
Saturday, 21 November
MAJOR — Lord Vishnu wakes from sleep. Chaturmas ends. Wedding season begins. Tulsi Vivah.
4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna
Friday, 4 December
Ekadashi Devi was born on this day to defeat demon Mura.
20 Dec
Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla
Sunday, 20 December
Grants moksha (liberation). Bhagavad Gita Jayanti — Geeta was spoken on this day.
EKADASHI FASTING RULES
  • Fast from sunrise to next day sunrise (24 hours)
  • Allowed: fruits, milk, nuts, sendha namak (rock salt)
  • Avoid: rice, wheat, regular grains, and non-vegetarian food
  • Abstain from anger, gossip, and negative activities
  • Offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
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