Ekadashi July 2026 — Both Pakshas
జులై 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Devshayani Ekadashi 28 Jun (Sunday) · Kamika Ekadashi 13 Jul (Monday)
Ekadashi in July 2026 has two observances: Devshayani Ekadashi (దేవశయని ఏకాదశి) on Sunday, 28 June 2026 — Lord Vishnu begins his 4-month yogic sleep (Chaturmas). Kamika Ekadashi (కామికా ఏకాదశి) on Monday, 13 July 2026 — Recommended for fulfilling worldly desires through dharmic means. Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of July 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devshayani Ekadashi Shukla Paksha · Ashada Shudda Ekadashi | Sunday 28 June 2026 | 2026-06-27 23:32 | 2026-06-28 22:58 |
| Kamika Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Ashada Bahula Ekadashi | Monday 13 July 2026 | 2026-07-12 14:36 | 2026-07-13 13:11 |
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.
Devshayani Ekadashi — Sunday 28 Jun
Alternative names: Hari Shayani · Padma Ekadashi · Toli Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu begins his 4-month yogic sleep (Chaturmas). Marriage and all auspicious functions stop until Devuthani Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla 11). Start of Chaturmas vrat.
Kamika Ekadashi — Monday 13 Jul
Alternative names: Karma Ekadashi
Recommended for fulfilling worldly desires through dharmic means. Liberates from negative karma accumulated unknowingly. Vishnu Sahasranama recitation favoured.
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 |