Ekadashi December 2026 — Both Pakshas
డిసెంబర్ 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Mokshada Ekadashi 22 Nov (Sunday) · Saphala Ekadashi 6 Dec (Sunday)
Ekadashi in December 2026 has two observances: Mokshada Ekadashi (మోక్షదా ఏకాదశి) on Sunday, 22 November 2026 — BHAGAVAD GITA JAYANTI — the day Krishna delivered the Gita to Arjuna. Saphala Ekadashi (సఫలా ఏకాదశి) on Sunday, 6 December 2026 — Saphala = "fruitful". Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of December 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla Paksha · Margashirsha Shudda Ekadashi | Sunday 22 November 2026 | 2026-11-21 09:11 | 2026-11-22 09:11 |
| Saphala Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Margashirsha Bahula Ekadashi | Sunday 6 December 2026 | 2026-12-05 13:11 | 2026-12-06 11:23 |
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.
Mokshada Ekadashi — Sunday 22 Nov
Alternative names: Gita Jayanti
BHAGAVAD GITA JAYANTI — the day Krishna delivered the Gita to Arjuna. Liberation-granting (Moksha-da) Ekadashi. Recite the entire Bhagavad Gita today. One of the most spiritually significant days of the year.
Saphala Ekadashi — Sunday 6 Dec
Alternative names: Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala = "fruitful". Ensures success in undertakings begun in the coming year. Recommended for those starting new ventures. Story of Lumpaka the prince of Mahishmati is recited.
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 this Ekadashi which is highly significant.
- 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 |