Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Check the correct date, parana time, significance, vrat rules, puja rituals and fasting guidelines

Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most important and holy days for Hindus, which is celebrated with great devotion and purity. It is entirely dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on Saturday, July 25. On this day, devotees fast, pray and seek blessings for peace, prosperity and spiritual development.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date

• Devshayani Ekadashi: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 24 July 2026 09:12
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 25 July 2026 11:34
• Parana Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
• Parana Time: 5:39 – 8:22
• Dwadashi Tithi End: 13:57

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Importance

According to Hindu scriptures, Ekadashi is considered a highly holy day with deep religious and spiritual significance. On this auspicious occasion, devotees of Lord Vishnu, especially Vaishnav followers, observe a strict fast and pray in his honor. The day is specifically dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and is celebrated on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in this month.

Ekadashi Vrat and Parana Ritual

Devotees observing the Ekadashi fast usually devote the day to worshiping Lord Vishnu, reciting prayers and abstaining from grains and certain foods as part of the vrat. The fast is concluded the next day with the iftar ritual, Parana. According to tradition, Parana should be performed after sunrise during Dwadashi Tithi and only after the Hari Vasara period ends. Breaking the fast within the prescribed period is considered an important element of worship.

Ekadashi Puja Rituals

• According to Ekadashi rules, wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath, avoid using soap or shower gel.
• Clean your house and the puja area before starting the rituals.
• Place the idol of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna or Laddoo Gopal Ji on a wooden board.
• To start the puja, light a diya using desi ghee.
• Offer Tulsi leaves and yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu with devotion.
• Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and other Vedic mantras during worship.
• Follow your fast sincerely while following the pure Sattvic lifestyle.
• On the day after Dwadashi Tithi, break your fast at the appointed Parana time.