Kamada Ekadashi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month. The fast of Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. Ekadashi fast of every month has its own importance. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has special significance. Kamada Ekadashi fast is observed in Shukla Paksha of this month.
According to religious beliefs, by observing the fast of Kamada Ekadashi and worshiping Lord Vishnu as per the rituals, all the sorrows and troubles of life go away. Along with this one attains happiness and prosperity. Kamada Ekadashi is also called ‘Kanta Ekadashi’. Let us know when the fast of Kamada Ekadashi will be observed? Also know the auspicious time, method and importance of puja.
When is Kamada Ekadashi? (When is Kamada Ekadashi 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 28 at 08:48 am. This date will end on March 29 at 07:46 am. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, the fast of Kamada Ekadashi will be observed on 29th March.
Timing of worship of Kamada Ekadashi (Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Puja Muhurat)
On the day of Kamada Ekadashi, the puja muhurat will start at 7.48 am. This auspicious time will last till 12.26 pm.
Kamada Ekadashi puja method (Kamada Ekadashi Puja Method
Take bath before sunrise on the day of Kamada Ekadashi. After this wear clean clothes. Take a resolution to fast while meditating on Lord Vishnu. Then spread a yellow cloth on the post and place the idol of Lord Vishnu. After this, after bathing the Lord with Panchamrit etc., offer clothes, sandalwood, sacred thread, fragrance, Akshat, flowers, sesame seeds, incense-lamp, naivedya, seasonal fruits, betel leaves, coconut, etc. Chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya. After this listen or read the story of Kamada Ekadashi. Perform Aarti at the end of the puja.
Importance of Kamada Ekadashi (Kamada Ekadashi Significance)
According to Padma Purana, fasting on Kamada Ekadashi gives relief from Brahmahatya and all the sins committed unknowingly. Kamada Ekadashi also destroys evil spirits etc. By fasting on this Ekadashi and listening to its story, one gets the virtue of Vajpayee Yagya.
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