Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 on February 26 or 27? Check date, Parana Day Dwadashi time, Lord Vishnu mantras, puja rituals and more

Amalaki Ekadashi, one of the most auspicious and significant festivals of Lord Vishnu, will be observed on February 27. On this important day, devotees observe a fast for the Lord to seek blessings for happiness, wealth and prosperity. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu with immense devotion and purity.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time

Ekadashi Begins - February 27, 2026 - 12:33 AM

Ekadashi Ends - February 27, 2026 - 10:32 PM


Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - February 28, 2026 - 08:43 PM

Parana Time - February 28, 2026 - 06:47 AM to 09:06 AM

Amalaki Ekadashi kab ki hai

Amalaki Ekadashi falls on February 27, 2026, a Friday. Ekadashi falls twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. There are 24 Ekadashi observances in a year.

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Amalaki Ekadashi Puja Rituals

1.Before beginning puja rites, people rise early and take a sacred bath.

2. Keep the house clean, especially the puja room.

3. Set up an idol of Lord Vishnu and the Shree Yantra on the wooden plank.

4. Light a diya with desi cow ghee and offer garland to Lord Vishnu.

5. Present tulsi dal alongside homemade sweets and panchamrit.

6. Chant the Lord Vishnu Mantra and recite Vishnu Sahasranama.

7. Recite the Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat Katha and offer the Lord bhog prasad.

8. Seek Lord Vishnu's blessings; devotees can break their fast the next day on Dwadashi Tithi.

9. People who are unable to endure hunger may break their fast by eating only the sattvik food that is recommended particular for the fast.

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Lord Vishnu Mantras:

1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!

2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!

3. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!

Amalaki Ekadashi Significance

-Amalaki Ekadashi is considered one of the most sacred days in Hinduism. The day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu.

-Devotees observe a strict fast from dawn to dusk and offer sincere prayers.

-It is believed that observing this fast helps devotees get relieved from sins committed in past and present lives.

-The fast is considered powerful enough to grant salvation and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (moksha).

-Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is believed to bring wealth, happiness, success, and good fortune.

-As per Hindu scriptures, devotees should worship the amla (Indian gooseberry) tree on this day.

-Offering amla to Lord Vishnu is considered highly auspicious.

-The amla tree symbolizes vitality, good health, and long life.

-Those who worship the amla tree on Amalaki Ekadashi are believed to be blessed with health, well-being, and longevity.

-Devotees are encouraged to spend time under the amla tree and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.