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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.

Reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar · Updated 2026-05-31

Both Ekadashis of December 2026

EkadashiDateTithi Begins (IST)Tithi Ends (IST)
Mokshada Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha · Margashirsha Shudda Ekadashi
Sunday
22 November 2026
2026-11-21 09:112026-11-22 09:11
Saphala Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha · Margashirsha Bahula Ekadashi
Sunday
6 December 2026
2026-12-05 13:112026-12-06 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

  1. Dashami evening (day before): Take only one satvik meal. Avoid rice, lentils, and onion/garlic. Sleep with intention to fast.
  2. Ekadashi pre-dawn (Brahma Muhurtam): Bathe, wear clean cotton/silk. Sankalpa stating which Ekadashi vrat type (Nirjala/Phalahara/Eka-bhukta).
  3. Vishnu puja: Tulsi leaves, white/yellow flowers, milk-honey abhishekam if Saligramam present. Vishnu Sahasranama recitation.
  4. Fast through the day: No grains. Permitted (if Phalahara): fruits, milk, sabudana, sweet potato, raw banana, ghee. Drink water unless Nirjala observance.
  5. Night vigil (Jagaran): Stay awake reading Padma Purana / Bhagavatam / Vishnu Sahasranama. Especially for this Ekadashi which is highly significant.
  6. 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"

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All Ekadashis 2026 — Quick Reference

MonthShukla PakshaKrishna Paksha
JuneNirjala Ekadashi · 30 MayYogini Ekadashi · 14 Jun
JulyDevshayani Ekadashi · 28 JunKamika Ekadashi · 13 Jul
AugustPutrada Ekadashi (Shravana) · 28 JulAja Ekadashi · 11 Aug
SeptemberParsva Ekadashi · 26 AugIndira Ekadashi · 9 Sep
OctoberPapankusha Ekadashi · 25 SepRama Ekadashi · 9 Oct
NovemberDevuthani Ekadashi · 24 OctUtpanna Ekadashi · 7 Nov
DecemberMokshada Ekadashi · 22 NovSaphala Ekadashi · 6 Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ekadashi in December 2026?
December 2026 has two Ekadashis: Mokshada Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) on Sunday, 22 November 2026, and Saphala Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) on Sunday, 6 December 2026. Both are observed with full or partial fast on the day, Vishnu worship, and parana (breaking of fast) on Dwadashi morning.
What is Mokshada Ekadashi?
Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) falls in Margashirsha Shudda Ekadashi. 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.
What is Saphala Ekadashi?
Saphala Ekadashi (Saphala Ekadashi) falls in Margashirsha Bahula 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 is Ekadashi fast (Ekadashi Vrat) observed?
(1) Full Nirjala fast: no food or water — most strict. (2) Phalahara: only fruits, milk, and Ekadashi-permitted foods (sabudana, sweet potato, raw banana). (3) Eka-bhukta: one meal in the day. AVOID: rice, all grains, lentils, onion, garlic. Break the fast on Dwadashi morning at parana muhurta (typically within 1-2 hours of sunrise on the next day).
Why are there two Ekadashis per month?
Each Hindu lunar month has two pakshas (fortnights): Shukla Paksha (waxing, full moon side) and Krishna Paksha (waning, new moon side). Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of each paksha — hence two per month. In a typical year there are 24 Ekadashis; in years with an Adhik Maas there are 26.
What is the parana (breaking the fast) time?
Parana must be performed in the morning of Dwadashi (12th tithi), after sunrise and before Dwadashi tithi ends. Strict rule: never break Ekadashi fast in Dwadashi's Hari Vasara period (first quarter of Dwadashi). Drink water first, then take ground Tulsi water (Tulsi tirtha), then a light satvik meal (typically pulihora, rice, or kheer).

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Important disclaimer: Tithi timings are computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad. Parana windows shift in other cities — use our location-aware Today's Panchangam tool for exact local timings. Consult a qualified Vaidika or family priest for personalised vrat guidance.

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