Amalaki Ekadashi 2026: Ekadashi fast is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. This fast has been dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. On the day of Ekadashi, along with fasting, Lord Vishnu is worshiped with rituals. There are two Ekadashi fasts every month. The first Ekadashi fast is in Krishna Paksha and the second in Shukla Paksha. Amalaki Ekadashi fast is observed in the Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month.
There is a tradition of worshiping Amla tree on Amalaki Ekadashi. Amla is very dear to Lord Vishnu. Worshiping the Amla tree on this day leads to virtuous results. There is a religious belief that by performing puja as per rituals on this day, all the wishes of a person are fulfilled. One receives special blessings from Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. This year the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi will be observed tomorrow. Let us know the auspicious time of puja, method and time of breaking the fast.
Date of Amalaki Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Tithi)
According to the Panchag, Amalaki Ekadashi Tithi will start on 27th February at 12:33 AM. This date will end tomorrow night at 10:32 pm. In such a situation, in the year 2026, this fast will be observed on 27th February, Friday. According to Uday Tithi, the fast will be valid on this day.
Amalaki Ekadashi Puja Auspicious time (Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Puja Subh Muhurat)
This time many auspicious yogas will be formed on Amalaki Ekadashi. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Ayushman Yoga and Saubhagya Yoga will make Amalaki Ekadashi special. It is believed that in these Yogas, performing puja and charity is fruitful. By the way, the best time for worship on this day is going to be between 07 am to 09.30 am.
Amalaki Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
On the day of Amalaki Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Then take a pledge to worship Lord Vishnu and fast. Light a lamp during puja. Offer incense, flowers, fruits and basil to God. Worship the Amla tree. Offer water to the tree and light a lamp under it. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’. Recite the fast story of Amalaki Ekadashi. Conclude the puja with aarti.
Time to break the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Vrat Paran Time)
According to religious scriptures, the fast of Ekadashi is always broken on Dwadashi Tithi. In such a situation, the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi will be broken on 28th February between 06:47 AM to 9:06 AM.
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