Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026: Rangbhari Ekadashi is considered to have very special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Every year Amalaki Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month. This is called Rangbhari Ekadashi. This day is said to be related to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Especially in Varanasi (Kashi), Rangbhari Ekadashi is celebrated with great pomp.
Holi festival starts in Kashi from this day itself. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped on the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi. However, this year there is doubt in the minds of people regarding Rangbhari Ekadashi whether this festival will be celebrated on 26th or 27th February. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Rangbhari Ekadashi this year. Also know its worship method and importance.
When is Rangbhari Ekadashi? (When is Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month is starting on 27th February at 12:33 am. This date will last till 10.32 pm on this day. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 27th February this year. Rangbhari Ekadashi will also be celebrated on this day. Rangbhari Ekadashi can be performed on 28th February between 6.47 am to 9.06 am.
Rangbhari Ekadashi puja method (Rangbhari Ekadashi Puja Method
On the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi, take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Go to Shiva temple with water, sandalwood, belpatra and abir-gulal in a pot. First apply sandalwood on Shivling. Then offer Belpatra and water. At the end, offer Abir-Gulal. Finally, pray to Lord Shiva to remove the problems of life.
Importance of Rangbhari Ekadashi (Rangbhari Ekadashi Significance)
It is a religious belief that on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, Mahadev came to Kashi for the first time with Mother Parvati after marriage. At that time the Gods and Ganas welcomed him by lighting lamps. Flowers, gulal and abeer were also blown. Since then Rangbhari Ekadashi started being celebrated.
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