Ekadashi September 2026 — Both Pakshas
సెప్టెంబర్ 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు — శుక్ల + కృష్ణ పక్షం
Parsva Ekadashi 26 Aug (Wednesday) · Indira Ekadashi 9 Sep (Wednesday)
Ekadashi in September 2026 has two observances: Parsva Ekadashi (పార్శ్వ ఏకాదశి) on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 — Lord Vishnu turns from one side to the other in yogic sleep — Parivartini. Indira Ekadashi (ఇందిరా ఏకాదశి) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 — Falls during Pitru Paksha — most important Ekadashi for ancestral worship. Both observed with Ekadashi vrat (Nirjala / Phalahara / Eka-bhukta), Vishnu worship, and parana on Dwadashi morning.
Both Ekadashis of September 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Tithi Begins (IST) | Tithi Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsva Ekadashi Shukla Paksha · Bhadrapada Shudda Ekadashi | Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 2026-08-25 23:08 | 2026-08-26 23:42 |
| Indira Ekadashi Krishna Paksha · Bhadrapada Bahula Ekadashi | Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 2026-09-08 18:23 | 2026-09-09 19:54 |
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.
Parsva Ekadashi — Wednesday 26 Aug
Alternative names: Parivartini Ekadashi · Vamana Ekadashi · Jayanti Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu turns from one side to the other in yogic sleep — Parivartini. Marks Vamana Avatar Jayanti. Halfway point of Chaturmas. Donate to brahmins and feed cows.
Indira Ekadashi — Wednesday 9 Sep
Alternative names: Ashtami Ekadashi (in Pitru Paksha period)
Falls during Pitru Paksha — most important Ekadashi for ancestral worship. Performing this Ekadashi liberates ancestors from any lower realms. Particularly recommended for those carrying Pitru Dosha.
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 |