Ekadashi June 2026 — Both Pakshas
జూన్ 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Nirjala Ekadashi 30 May (Saturday) · Yogini Ekadashi 14 Jun (Sunday)
Ekadashi in June 2026 has two observances: Nirjala Ekadashi (నిర్జల ఏకాదశి) on Saturday, 30 May 2026 — The strictest of all 24 Ekadashis — observed without water (nirjala). Yogini Ekadashi (యోగిని ఏకాదశి) on Sunday, 14 June 2026 — Liberates from sins accumulated over 14 generations. Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of June 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nirjala Ekadashi Shukla Paksha · Jyeshtha Shudda Ekadashi | Saturday 30 May 2026 | 2026-05-30 04:02 | 2026-05-31 06:38 |
| Yogini Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Jyeshtha Bahula Ekadashi | Sunday 14 June 2026 | 2026-06-13 22:23 | 2026-06-14 18:43 |
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.
Nirjala Ekadashi — Saturday 30 May
Alternative names: Bhima Ekadashi · Pandava Ekadashi
The strictest of all 24 Ekadashis — observed without water (nirjala). Equal in merit to all 23 other Ekadashis combined. Bhima of the Pandavas observed only this one Ekadashi yearly.
Yogini Ekadashi — Sunday 14 Jun
Alternative names: Yogini Vrat
Liberates from sins accumulated over 14 generations. The story of Hemamali (yaksha cursed to leprosy) 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 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 |