Ekadashi May 2026 — Mohini & Apara
మే 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — మోహిని & అపర ఏకాదశి
2 Ekadashis in May 2026 · Mohini Ekadashi May 7 · Apara Ekadashi May 22
May 2026 has 2 Ekadashis: Mohini Ekadashi on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi — commemorates Vishnu's Mohini avatar during Samudra Manthan) and Apara Ekadashi on Friday, May 22, 2026 (Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi — granting infinite spiritual merit). Both are sacred fasting days for Vaishnava devotees, with strict observance from sunrise on Ekadashi to sunrise on Dwadashi (next day).
May 2026 Ekadashi Dates
| Date | Name | Tithi (Paksha) | Parana Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Mohini Ekadashi | Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi (Shukla) | May 8, 5:50 AM – 8:20 AM IST |
| 2026-05-22 | Apara Ekadashi | Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi (Krishna) | May 23, 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM IST |
Mohini Ekadashi — 2026-05-07
Tithi: Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi
Significance: Vishnu took the Mohini avatar to distribute amrita to devas. Frees devotees from delusion and karmic afflictions.
Parana time (next day): May 8, 5:50 AM – 8:20 AM IST
Recommended mantras: Om Namo Narayanaya 108x; Vishnu Sahasranama
Apara Ekadashi — 2026-05-22
Tithi: Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi
Significance: Limitless merit. Frees from cycle of birth and death. Most powerful for moksha-seeking devotees.
Parana time (next day): May 23, 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM IST
Recommended mantras: Vishnu Sahasranama; Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ekadashi in May 2026?
May 2026 has two Ekadashis: Mohini Ekadashi on Thursday, May 7 (Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi) and Apara Ekadashi on Friday, May 22 (Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi). Both are sacred fasting days for Vishnu devotees.
What is Mohini Ekadashi 2026?
Mohini Ekadashi falls on Thursday, May 7, 2026. It commemorates when Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini (the enchantress) to distribute the amrita (nectar) of immortality to the Devas during the Samudra Manthan. Observing this Ekadashi removes delusion and grants spiritual clarity.
What is Apara Ekadashi 2026?
Apara Ekadashi falls on Friday, May 22, 2026 — Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. "Apara" means "limitless" — the merit of this observance is said to be infinite. Especially powerful for those seeking liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
What is the Parana time?
Parana is the time to break the Ekadashi fast on the following day (Dwadashi). For Mohini Ekadashi 2026: May 8, 5:50 AM - 8:20 AM IST. For Apara Ekadashi 2026: May 23, 5:30 AM - 8:00 AM IST. Break the fast within the first ~30 minutes for maximum merit.
What foods are allowed during Ekadashi?
Strict observance: Nirjala (no food, no water). Moderate: fruits, milk, yogurt, nuts, sabudana, water chestnut flour. Avoid: grains (rice, wheat), lentils, salt (in strict observance), onion, garlic. The fast runs sunrise to sunrise (Ekadashi morning to Dwadashi morning).