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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.

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

Both Ekadashis of June 2026

EkadashiDateTithi Begins (IST)Tithi Ends (IST)
Nirjala Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha · Jyeshtha Shudda Ekadashi
Saturday
30 May 2026
2026-05-30 04:022026-05-31 06:38
Yogini Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha · Jyeshtha Bahula Ekadashi
Sunday
14 June 2026
2026-06-13 22:232026-06-14 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

  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 serious practitioners.
  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).

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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 June 2026?
June 2026 has two Ekadashis: Nirjala Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha) on Saturday, 30 May 2026, and Yogini Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha) on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Both are observed with full or partial fast on the day, Vishnu worship, and parana (breaking of fast) on Dwadashi morning.
What is Nirjala Ekadashi?
Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhima Ekadashi · Pandava Ekadashi) falls in Jyeshtha Shudda 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.
What is Yogini Ekadashi?
Yogini Ekadashi (Yogini Vrat) falls in Jyeshtha Bahula Ekadashi. Liberates from sins accumulated over 14 generations. The story of Hemamali (yaksha cursed to leprosy) 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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