November Ekadashi 2026 Date: When are Rama Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi? Check vrat tithi, puja muhurat and parana timings

November 2026 will have two important Ekadashi observances, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rama Ekadashi will be observed on November 5, followed by Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Dev Uthavni Ekadashi or Prabodhini Ekadashi, on November 20. Both occasions fall in the Hindu month of Kartik and hold religious significance for devotees of Lord Vishnu. While Rama Ekadashi falls during Krishna Paksha, Devutthana Ekadashi occurs during Shukla Paksha.

Devotees observe Ekadashi by fasting, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and following traditional rituals. The November calendar also has an important distinction for Devutthana Ekadashi, as some Vaishnava traditions observe the fast on November 21 instead of November 20. Here are the confirmed dates, Ekadashi tithi timings, puja details and parana timings for November 2026.

November Ekadashi 2026: Dates and timings at a glance

Ekadashi	Vrat date	Parana date
Rama Ekadashi	November 5, Thursday	November 6, Friday
Devutthana Ekadashi (Smarta)	November 20, Friday	November 21, Saturday
Devutthana Ekadashi (Vaishnava)	November 21, Saturday	November 22, Sunday

1. Rama Ekadashi 2026: Date, tithi and shubh muhurat

Rama Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, November 5, 2026. It falls on the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. The Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees worship him and seek blessings for peace, prosperity and spiritual well-being. The day is also associated with Goddess Lakshmi, who is worshipped in her Rama form.

Rama Ekadashi 2026: Important timings

• Vrat date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Ekadashi tithi begins: November 4 at approximately 11:04 AM
• Ekadashi tithi ends: November 5 at approximately 10:35 AM
• Parana date: Friday, November 6
• Parana time: 6:37 AM to 8:48 AM (New Delhi)

The fast should be observed on November 5, when Ekadashi tithi prevails at sunrise. Devotees can perform their morning prayers after taking a bath and offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.

For puja, devotees traditionally offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, incense and a diya. They can also recite Vishnu Sahasranama and chant the mantra 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya'.

2. Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026: Date, tithi and shubh muhurat

Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi and Devutthan Ekadashi, will be observed on Friday, November 20, 2026, according to the Smarta tradition. The festival marks the traditional awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month-long cosmic sleep, known as Yoga Nidra. According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Vishnu enters this period of rest on Devshayani Ekadashi and wakes up on Devutthana Ekadashi.

The occasion also marks the end of Chaturmas, a four-month period during which several auspicious ceremonies, including weddings, are traditionally avoided in many Hindu communities.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026: Important timings

• Smarta vrat date: Friday, November 20, 2026
• Vaishnava vrat date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
• Ekadashi tithi begins: November 20 at approximately 7:16 AM
• Ekadashi tithi ends: November 21 at approximately 6:31 AM
• Smarta parana: November 21, 1:11 PM to 3:18 PM
• Vaishnava parana: November 22, 6:49 AM to 8:56 AM

What is the shubh muhurat for Devutthana Ekadashi puja?

Devotees generally perform Lord Vishnu's worship after their morning bath and prayers. Evening worship is also important, with many households lighting diyas and offering prayers to mark the traditional awakening of the deity. The occasion is also associated with Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of Goddess Tulsi with Lord Vishnu in his Shaligram form. The ceremony is performed according to regional customs and the applicable Panchang.

There is no single puja muhurat that applies uniformly across India. Sunrise, sunset and other auspicious periods vary by location. Devotees should therefore check their local Panchang before fixing the exact puja time.

3. Why is Dev Uthani Ekadashi observed?

Dev Uthani Ekadashi holds a special place in the Hindu calendar because it marks the end of Chaturmas. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu rests in Yoga Nidra in the cosmic ocean during these four months. He wakes up on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, which is celebrated as Devutthana Ekadashi.

The day is considered significant for devotees who worship Lord Vishnu. Many people believe that observing the fast and offering prayers on this occasion brings prosperity and removes obstacles from life. The day also signals the return of auspicious ceremonies in many Hindu communities. Weddings and other religious functions traditionally resume after this observance, subject to individual muhurat calculations.

4. Rama Ekadashi and Dev Uthani Ekadashi: Puja vidhi

Although both Ekadashi observances are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, devotees follow certain rituals to mark the occasions.

Common practices include:

1. Morning bath: Devotees wake up early, take a bath and wear clean clothes before beginning the day's prayers.
2. Sankalp: They take a resolution to observe the Ekadashi fast according to their capacity and family traditions.
3. Lord Vishnu worship: Flowers, fruits, Tulsi leaves, incense and lamps are offered to the deity.
4. Mantra chanting: Devotees recite Vishnu Sahasranama or chant 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya'.
5. Reading religious texts: Many devotees read or listen to Ekadashi Vrat Katha and other stories associated with Lord Vishnu.
6. Charity: Donating food, clothes and other necessities is considered an important part of the observance.

5. What is Ekadashi Parana? When should devotees break the fast?

Parana refers to the ritual of breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is generally performed on the following day, during Dwadashi tithi, after sunrise. Devotees should follow the prescribed Parana window based on their local Panchang. Breaking the fast during Hari Vasara, the initial portion of Dwadashi, is traditionally avoided.

For November 2026, the Parana schedule is:

Observance	Parana date	New Delhi timing
Rama Ekadashi	November 6	6:37 AM–8:48 AM
Devutthana Ekadashi (Smarta)	November 21	1:11 PM–3:18 PM
Devutthana Ekadashi (Vaishnava)	November 22	6:49 AM–8:56 AM

6. What can devotees eat during Ekadashi fast?

Food restrictions during Ekadashi depend on family traditions and the type of fast being observed. Many devotees avoid rice, wheat, pulses and other grains. Those observing a partial fast may consume fruits, milk, nuts, potatoes and other foods permitted under their fasting traditions.

Some devotees observe a strict fast without food or water, while others follow a fruit-based or single-meal fast. Fasting practices should also take individual health into account. People taking regular medication, pregnant women, older adults and those with medical conditions should avoid restrictive fasting without appropriate medical advice.

7. Rama Ekadashi and Dev Uthani Ekadashi: Significance

Both observances are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and have an important place in the Kartik month. Rama Ekadashi is associated with devotion, self-discipline and prayers for spiritual well-being. Devotees believe that observing the fast with sincerity helps them seek forgiveness for past mistakes and move towards a more disciplined life.

Devutthana Ekadashi, meanwhile, marks the traditional awakening of Lord Vishnu and the end of Chaturmas. It is also associated with Tulsi Vivah and the resumption of wedding ceremonies and other auspicious activities. For devotees, both days offer an opportunity to pray, observe vrat, perform charity and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.