Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Date: When is Ekadashi, May 26 or May 27? Check correct date, Parana time, puja timings and rituals

Ekadashi holds great importance in the Hindu religion and is considered one of the most sacred days dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek blessings, prosperity, and spiritual benefits from Lord Vishnu.

The Padmini Ekadashi fast will be observed on May 27, 2026.

Ekadashi Tithi Timings

Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 05:10 AM on May 26, 2026

Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 06:21 AM on May 27, 2026

Parana Time

Parana Timing: May 28, 2026, from 05:25 AM to 07:56 AM
Dwadashi End Moment on Parana Day: May 28, 2026, at 07:56 AM

Why Is Padmini Ekadashi Considered Special?

Among all Ekadashi observances, Padmini Ekadashi is regarded as especially significant because it falls only during Adhik Maas, an additional month that appears periodically in the Hindu lunar calendar.

Spiritual Significance of Padmini Ekadashi

According to Hindu beliefs, this sacred Ekadashi is associated with:
spiritual growth and upliftment
fulfillment of desires
prosperity and well-being
stronger devotion towards Lord Vishnu

Many devotees believe that observing the Padmini Ekadashi fast brings greater spiritual rewards and blessings compared to regular Ekadashi fasts.

Padmini Ekadashi Rituals

Observe a fast throughout the day with devotion and sincerity.
Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Read or listen to the Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
Present Tulsi leaves, fruits, sweets, and diyas during worship.
Spend the day engaging in bhajans, meditation, and chanting sacred mantras.

Simple Fasting Rules for Ekadashi

Many devotees observe the following traditional practices during Ekadashi fasting:
Avoid consuming grains, rice, and heavy meals.
Follow a sattvic diet if not observing a nirjala (waterless) fast.
Dedicate the day to prayers, devotion, self-discipline, and spiritual activities.
End the fast only during the specified Parana timing.

Padmini Ekadashi puja rituals

Morning Rituals

• Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat and take a bath before beginning the fast and puja rituals.
• Devotees are advised not to use soap or chemical-based body cleansers while bathing on Ekadashi.

Preparing the Puja Space

• Clean the puja area properly and place idols or images of Lord Vishnu, Bal Gopal, Shaligram, and Shri Yantra on a wooden platform.
• Perform a Panchamrit bath for the deities and decorate them with yellow clothes, flowers, and Tulsi mala.

Offerings and Prayers

• Light a diya using desi ghee along with incense sticks. Offer sweets, fruits, Tulsi leaves, and Panchamrit made with milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar powder.
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama and chant the Maha Mantra, “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye”.

Charity and Evening Rituals

• Donating food, clothes, or money on this day is considered highly auspicious and spiritually rewarding.
• In the evening, worship the Tulsi plant by lighting an earthen lamp near it and, if possible, perform seven parikramas around the plant.

Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Ekadashi. Devotees can collect Tulsi leaves a day earlier and keep them fresh in water for use during worship.