Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Check the correct date, parana time, significance, vrat rules, puja rituals and fasting guidelines

Ekadashi is considered one of the most significant and sacred days for Hindus, observed with great devotion and purity. It is entirely dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, July 25. On this day, devotees keep a fast, perform prayers, and seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date

• Devshayani Ekadashi: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 9:12 AM on July 24, 2026
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 11:34 AM on July 25, 2026
• Parana Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
• Parana Time: 5:39 AM to 8:22 AM
• Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 1:57 PM

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Significance

According to Hindu scriptures, Ekadashi is regarded as a highly sacred day with deep religious and spiritual importance. On this auspicious occasion, devotees of Lord Vishnu, especially Vaishnav followers, observe a strict fast and offer prayers in his honor. The day is especially dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in this month.

Ekadashi Vrat and Parana Ritual

Devotees observing the Ekadashi fast typically dedicate the day to worshipping Lord Vishnu, chanting prayers, and abstaining from grains and specific foods as part of the vrat. The fast is concluded the next day with Parana, the ritual of breaking the fast. As per tradition, Parana should be performed after sunrise during the Dwadashi Tithi and only once the Hari Vasara period has ended. Breaking the fast within the prescribed time is considered an essential aspect of the observance.

Ekadashi Puja Rituals

• Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath, avoiding the use of soap or body wash as per Ekadashi rules.
• Clean your home and the puja area before beginning the rituals.
• Place an idol of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, or Laddoo Gopal Ji on a wooden plank.
• Light a diya using desi ghee to begin the Puja.
• Offer Tulsi leaves and yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu with devotion.
• Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and other Vedic mantras during worship.
• Observe the fast with sincerity while following a pure Sattvik lifestyle.
• Break the fast during the prescribed Parana time on the day after Dwadashi Tithi.