When is Kamada Ekadashi 2026: In Hindu religion, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has special significance, which is known as Kamada Ekadashi. This is the first Ekadashi of the Hindu New Year. According to beliefs, by observing this fast all the wishes of a person are fulfilled and one gets freedom from sins committed unknowingly. Regarding its date in the year 2026, some people are confused about 28th March and some 29th March. Let us know in detail what is the exact date of the fast, auspicious time and method of worship.
Exact date of Kamada Ekadashi 2026
- Start: March 28, 2026, 8:45 am.
- End: March 29, 2026, by 7:46 am.
Therefore, according to Udayatithi, the fast of Kamada Ekadashi will be observed on 29th March.
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 auspicious time
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 worship method
Wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath, then install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in the home temple. Offer yellow clothes, flowers, Tulsi leaves, incense sticks and lamps. Offer fruits, sweets and Panchamrit to God. Chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya. Read or listen to Kamada Ekadashi fast story. Keep fast throughout the day and perform aarti in the evening.
Importance of Kamada Ekadashi
According to religious beliefs, observing fast on Kamada Ekadashi destroys all sins. Happiness and prosperity come in life, wishes are fulfilled. According to the story described in the Puranas, due to the effect of this fast, a person can also get freedom from ghosts. Therefore it is considered a very auspicious Ekadashi.
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