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Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 Date: Every Ekadashi has its own different results and significance. One of these is Vijaya Ekadashi, which is especially considered a symbol of victory, success and freedom from obstacles. Every year there is confusion in the minds of people regarding the date of this fast as to which day the fast should be observed. Let us know whether Vijaya Ekadashi is on 12th February or 13th February in the year 2026, as well as about its worship method and religious significance.
Vijaya Ekadashi fasting date 2026 (Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 Date)
According to the calendar, Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month.
Beginning of Ekadashi Tithi: From 12:22 pm on 12 February 2026
End of Ekadashi Tithi: By 02:25 pm on 13 February 2026
According to Udayatithi, the fast is observed on the day when Ekadashi tithi occurs at the time of sunrise. Therefore, the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 13 February 2026.
Vijaya Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
On the day of fasting, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in the home temple. Offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, incense, lamp and fruits to Lord Vishnu. Chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Ekadashi fast story. Keep a fast throughout the day and do not hold hatred towards anyone. Next day, break the fast on Dwadashi Tithi.
Benefits of fasting Vijaya Ekadashi
Obstacles in life are removed, self-confidence and positive energy increases, success is achieved in career and business, there is happiness and peace in the family and spiritual progress is achieved.
Religious significance of Vijaya Ekadashi
According to the scriptures, observing fast on Vijaya Ekadashi leads to victory in every battle of life. This fast is especially considered very fruitful for victory over enemies, success in pending tasks, freedom from mental stress and fear, eradication of sins and attainment of happiness, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram had also observed a fast on Vijaya Ekadashi before conquering Lanka, as a result of which he got success in the war. For this reason this Ekadashi is called Vijaya.
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