Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 Date: In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi date is considered very sacred and special. This date has been dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the creator of the world. On the day of Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is fasted and worshiped with rituals. There are 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year. Every Ekadashi fast has its own special significance. Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month.
On the day of Vijaya Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshiped with full rituals along with fasting. Blessings are sought from him. It is believed that observing fast on Vijaya Ekadashi leads to victory over enemies. The glory of this fast can be gauged from the fact that Shri Ram also observed this fast. However, this year there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi. In such a situation, let us know on which day the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed this year i.e. 12th or 13th February? Also know its auspicious time and method of worship.
According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month is starting on 12th February at 12:22 pm. At the same time, this date will end on February 13 at 02:25 pm. In such a situation, keeping in view the Udaya Tithi, this year Vijaya Ekadashi fast will be observed on 13th February and the fast will be broken the next day.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 auspicious time (Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 Subh Muhurat)
On the day of Vijaya Ekadashi, Brahma Muhurta will be from 05.18 am to 06.09 am. Vijay Muhurta will be from 02:27 pm to 03:12 pm. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:13 pm to 12:58 pm. Twilight time will be from 06:08 pm to 06:24 pm.
Vijaya Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
On the day of Vijaya Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning and take bath and take water in your hand and resolve to fast. Make an altar, place seven grains on it and place the Kalash on it. Place the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on the Kalash. Offer them yellow flowers, seasonal fruits, Tulsi leaves and Panchamrit. Light incense, ghee lamp and chant Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya mantra. Read or listen to the fasting story of Vijaya Ekadashi. Finally, conclude the puja by performing aarti of Lord Vishnu.