Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana timing, puja vidhi, significance, and fasting rules explained

Ekadashi is considered one of the most sacred days in Hinduism and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. This month, Kamada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra and will be observed on March 29, 2026.

Ekadashi occurs twice every month during both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha and holds immense spiritual importance. The word Kamada means “one who fulfills desires,” making this Ekadashi especially significant for devotees seeking blessings and wish fulfillment.

Tithi	Date and Time
Ekadashi Begins	March 28, 2026 - 08:45 AM
Ekadashi Ends	March 29, 2026 - 07:46 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment	March 30, 2026 - 07:09 AM
On 30th Mar, Parana Time	March 30, 2026 - 06:14 AM to 07:09 AM

Importance of Parana Time

On Dwadashi tithi, devotees break their Ekadashi fast during the Parana time, which is considered highly auspicious. According to scriptures, breaking the fast within this specific early morning period is essential to gain spiritual benefits and attain blessings. Observing the correct Parana timing ensures devotees receive the full spiritual rewards of the fast.

Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Puja Vidhi

• Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
• Clean the house, especially the puja room, and take a sankalp (vow) to observe the fast.
• Place an idol of Lord Vishnu along with a Shree Yantra on a wooden plank.
• Light a diya in front of the idol, decorate it with a garland, and offer other puja items.
• Offer panchamrit and tulsi leaves (puja is considered incomplete without offering tulsi patra to Lord Vishnu).
• Chant sacred mantras to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• Recite the Kamada Ekadashi vrat katha with devotion.
• Break the fast on Dwadashi tithi during the prescribed Parana time.

Mantras to Chant

• "Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!"
• "Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!"

Spiritual Significance

Kamada Ekadashi holds deep religious importance among Hindus. Observing this fast with devotion is believed to purify the soul, fulfill desires, and bring spiritual growth. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is said to grant peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.