Ekadashi August 2026 — Both Pakshas
ఆగస్టు 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) 28 Jul (Tuesday) · Aja Ekadashi 11 Aug (Tuesday)
Ekadashi in August 2026 has two observances: Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) (శ్రావణ పుత్రద ఏకాదశి) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 — Observed for blessings of progeny. Aja Ekadashi (అజా ఏకాదశి) on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 — Story of King Harishchandra is recited. Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of August 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) Shukla Paksha · Shravana Shudda Ekadashi | Tuesday 28 July 2026 | 2026-07-27 12:30 | 2026-07-28 11:55 |
| Aja Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Shravana Bahula Ekadashi | Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 2026-08-10 07:08 | 2026-08-11 06:55 |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) — Tuesday 28 Jul
Alternative names: Pavitra Ekadashi · Pavitropana Ekadashi
Observed for blessings of progeny. Couples seeking children traditionally fast on this day. Sacred thread (pavitra) ceremony at Vishnu temples.
Aja Ekadashi — Tuesday 11 Aug
Alternative names: Annada Ekadashi · Jaya Ekadashi (Bhadrapada in some calendars)
Story of King Harishchandra is recited. Liberates from accumulated lifetime sins. Charitable feeding (annadana) on this day brings exceptional merit.
How to Observe Ekadashi Vrat
- Dashami evening (day before): Take only one satvik meal. Avoid rice, lentils, and onion/garlic. Sleep with intention to fast.
- Ekadashi pre-dawn (Brahma Muhurtam): Bathe, wear clean cotton/silk. Sankalpa stating which Ekadashi vrat type (Nirjala/Phalahara/Eka-bhukta).
- Vishnu puja: Tulsi leaves, white/yellow flowers, milk-honey abhishekam if Saligramam present. Vishnu Sahasranama recitation.
- Fast through the day: No grains. Permitted (if Phalahara): fruits, milk, sabudana, sweet potato, raw banana, ghee. Drink water unless Nirjala observance.
- Night vigil (Jagaran): Stay awake reading Padma Purana / Bhagavatam / Vishnu Sahasranama. Especially for serious practitioners.
- Parana (Dwadashi morning): Wake before sunrise. After sunrise, perform short Vishnu puja. Take Tulsi tirtha first. Then a light satvik meal — typically pulihora, kheer, or rice. Break the fast within the parana muhurta window (first 1-2 hours of Dwadashi after sunrise).
Recommended Vishnu Mantra (Ekadashi Day)
Vishnu Ashtakshara Mantra — 108 times
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Telugu: ఓం నమో భగవతే వాసుదేవాయ
Transliteration: "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"
All Ekadashis 2026 — Quick Reference
| Month | Shukla Paksha | Krishna Paksha |
|---|---|---|
| June | Nirjala Ekadashi · 30 May | Yogini Ekadashi · 14 Jun |
| July | Devshayani Ekadashi · 28 Jun | Kamika Ekadashi · 13 Jul |
| August ✓ | Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) · 28 Jul | Aja Ekadashi · 11 Aug |
| September | Parsva Ekadashi · 26 Aug | Indira Ekadashi · 9 Sep |
| October | Papankusha Ekadashi · 25 Sep | Rama Ekadashi · 9 Oct |
| November | Devuthani Ekadashi · 24 Oct | Utpanna Ekadashi · 7 Nov |
| December | Mokshada Ekadashi · 22 Nov | Saphala Ekadashi · 6 Dec |