Jaya Ekadashi 2026
Shukla Paksha of Magh month Ekadashi Jaya Ekadashi, celebrated on this date, has a special place in Hindu scriptures. In the year 2026, Jaya Ekadashi will be celebrated with devotion and rituals on Thursday, January 29. According to the Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start at 04:34 PM on January 28 and end at 01:56 PM on January 29. There is a religious belief that due to the effect of this fast, a person is freed from sins and the path to victory, fame and salvation is paved in life. The name, importance and results of Jaya Ekadashi are described in detail in Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Brahmavaivarta Purana.
According to the scriptures, the word Jaya means victory. It is believed that a person observing fast on this day overcomes all the sins, obstacles and negative tendencies in his life. According to the story described in the Puranas, the Gandharvas in heaven had to be born in the form of vampires due to a curse. When he observed the fast of Jaya Ekadashi as per the rituals, he was freed from the curse and could regain his divine form. That is why this Ekadashi was called Jaya because this fast is considered to give victory over every kind of bondage. This name gives the message of not just symbolic but spiritual victory.
Mythological reference of Jaya Ekadashi in the scriptures
In Padma Purana, Lord Shri Krishna has told Yudhishthir the glory of Jaya Ekadashi and said that this fast is capable of destroying even the biggest sins. According to Skanda Purana, this Ekadashi protects from ghosts, spirits and negative powers. It is mentioned in Brahmavaivarta Purana that by fasting on Jaya Ekadashi, one gets freedom from great sins like Brahmahatya. In the scriptures, it is considered to be a very fruitful fast, which leads the seeker towards achieving the four pursuits of religion, wealth, work and salvation, hence its importance is said to be more than the normal Ekadashis.
Spiritual significance of Jaya Ekadashi fast
Jaya Ekadashi is not just a day of fasting, but a festival of self-purification and spiritual practice. Worship of Lord Vishnu on this day gives special results. According to the scriptures, fasting on Jaya Ekadashi removes impurities from the mind and develops virtuous qualities in a person. This fast strengthens the spirit of self-control, patience and devotion. This fast is considered beneficial for students, seekers and householders. It is believed that chanting, meditation and donation done on this day gives manifold results and brings positive changes in life.
Beliefs and results related to Jaya Ekadashi
According to religious beliefs, a person observing fast on Jaya Ekadashi remains free from the tortures of hell after death and attains Vaikuntha. Donating food, donating clothes and serving the needy have special significance on this day. It is said that the devotee who observes this Ekadashi with devotion, victory, happiness and peace reside in his life. Jaya Ekadashi is considered to be the Ekadashi that gives freedom from fear, grief and tribulation. This is the reason why in the scriptures it has been described as a very virtuous and salvation granting fast.
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