Ekadashi November 2026 — Both Pakshas
నవంబర్ 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Devuthani Ekadashi 24 Oct (Saturday) · Utpanna Ekadashi 7 Nov (Saturday)
Ekadashi in November 2026 has two observances: Devuthani Ekadashi (దేవ ఉత్థాన ఏకాదశి) on Saturday, 24 October 2026 — Lord Vishnu awakens from 4-month yogic sleep. Utpanna Ekadashi (ఉత్పన్నా ఏకాదశి) on Saturday, 7 November 2026 — Origin Ekadashi — the day Goddess Ekadashi emerged from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of November 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devuthani Ekadashi Shukla Paksha · Kartika Shudda Ekadashi | Saturday 24 October 2026 | 2026-10-23 16:01 | 2026-10-24 15:50 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Kartika Bahula Ekadashi | Saturday 7 November 2026 | 2026-11-06 11:08 | 2026-11-07 09:31 |
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.
Devuthani Ekadashi — Saturday 24 Oct
Alternative names: Prabodhini Ekadashi · Hari Prabodhini · Tulsi Vivah day
Lord Vishnu awakens from 4-month yogic sleep. END OF CHATURMAS. Marriages and auspicious functions resume. Tulsi Vivah (divine marriage of Tulsi to Vishnu) is performed today. One of the most important Vishnu Ekadashis.
Utpanna Ekadashi — Saturday 7 Nov
Alternative names: Utpanna Ekadashi
Origin Ekadashi — the day Goddess Ekadashi emerged from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. This is the "first" Ekadashi traditionally; some lineages begin annual Ekadashi vrat observance from this day.
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 |