Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Kamada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Two days after Ram Navami. “Kamada” means Ekadashi that fulfills all the desires. It is believed that as a result of this fast, a person is considered free from violence and major sins. Its description is found especially in Varaha Purana and Bhavishya Purana.
There is a story in Varaha Purana in which a Gandharva Lalit got the form of a demon due to a curse. His wife Lalita observed a fast on Kamada Ekadashi, which ended her curse. This year, there is confusion regarding the date on which Kamada Ekadashi fast will be observed – 26th or 27th March. Know here the exact date of Kamada Ekadashi, puja time and fasting time.
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Puja Muhurta
Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi tithi will start from 8.45 am on 28 March 2026 and will continue till 7.46 am the next day on 29 March 2026. Since Ekadashi fast is observed according to the rising date. 29 March Ekadashi Tithi will be at sunrise on 22nd, hence keeping fast on this day will be as per scriptures.
- Pooja time – 7.48 am – 12.26 pm
- Fast break time – 6.14 am – 7.09 am (30 March 2026)
Kamada Ekadashi worship method
- Take a pledge to fast by taking satvik food from Dashami Tithi itself.
- Wake up in Brahma Muhurta.
- Take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Purify the place of worship.
- Install the idol/picture of Lord Vishnu.
- Light lamps, incense.
- Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers and fruits.
- Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay”.
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Listen to the story of Ekadashi fast.
- Recite bhajan-kirtan and remember God.
- After puja on Dwadashi, break the fast and donate.
What to do
- adopt a virtuous lifestyle
- Meditate on Lord Vishnu
- do charity
- Worship Tulsi but do not offer water
what not to do
- do not eat rice
- Abstain from meat, alcohol and spicy food
- Avoid anger, lies and negativity
- Avoid sleeping too much during the day
Why is Kamada Ekadashi fast special?
“Ekadashi” means eleven (11) — which symbolizes 10 senses and 1 mind. By observing fast on this day, a person controls his senses and mind, which is very dear to Lord Vishnu. Moon has a special effect on the mind on Ekadashi date. Fasting and meditating on this day provides mental peace.
You get these 3 benefits by observing Ekadashi fast
- fasting (purification of the body)
- Bhajan-Kirtan (purification of mind)
- Charity (purification of karma)
Who should observe Ekadashi fast?
those seeking spiritual progress
Ekadashi fast is extremely beneficial for those who are in search of devotion, meditation and spiritual peace.
those seeking freedom from sins
According to the scriptures, this fast destroys sins and makes life pure.
willing to fulfill wishes
Those who want wealth, children, success or happiness and peace should observe this fast.
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