Aja Ekadashi 2026 — Monday 7 September
అజా ఏకాదశి 2026
Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi · Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi · Ekadashi Tithi begins 6 Sep 19:29 IST · ends 7 Sep 17:03 IST · Parana 8 Sep 06:02 – 08:33 IST (Ujjain reference; Hyderabad ~5 min later)
Aja Ekadashi 2026 (also called Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi) falls on Monday, 7 September 2026. Aja Ekadashi (also called Annada Ekadashi) falls in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. Scripturally described in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana as the vrat that restored King Harishchandra's lost kingdom, wife and son — hence its power to erase past-life sins and restore lost dignity, wealth and peace. Highly regarded across Vaishnava sampradayas. Primary observance: Pre-dawn bath, Vishnu/Rama puja (Harishchandra's ishta-devata), one-meal or nirjala vrat, listening/reading of the Harishchandra Katha, Bhagavad Gita 12th chapter recitation, night vigil (jagaran), break fast in the Dwadashi window (8 Sep before 08:33 IST). Recommended muhurat: Ekadashi Tithi begins 6 Sep 19:29 IST · ends 7 Sep 17:03 IST · Parana 8 Sep 06:02 – 08:33 IST (Ujjain reference; Hyderabad ~5 min later).
Aja Ekadashi 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Monday, 7 September 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Bhadrapada Krishna Ekadashi |
| Primary Muhurat | Ekadashi Tithi begins 6 Sep 19:29 IST · ends 7 Sep 17:03 IST · Parana 8 Sep 06:02 – 08:33 IST (Ujjain reference; Hyderabad ~5 min later) |
| Alternative Names | Annada Ekadashi / Aja Ekadasi |
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.
Significance of Aja Ekadashi 2026
Aja Ekadashi (also called Annada Ekadashi) falls in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. Scripturally described in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana as the vrat that restored King Harishchandra's lost kingdom, wife and son — hence its power to erase past-life sins and restore lost dignity, wealth and peace. Highly regarded across Vaishnava sampradayas.
Key Rituals on Aja Ekadashi 2026
Pre-dawn bath, Vishnu/Rama puja (Harishchandra's ishta-devata), one-meal or nirjala vrat, listening/reading of the Harishchandra Katha, Bhagavad Gita 12th chapter recitation, night vigil (jagaran), break fast in the Dwadashi window (8 Sep before 08:33 IST).
Aja Ekadashi 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Aja Ekadashi 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu/Rama idol |
| 2 | Tulasi mala + Tulasi leaves |
| 3 | Yellow flowers + yellow cloth |
| 4 | Panchamrita |
| 5 | Sandalwood + akshat + kumkum |
| 6 | Ghee lamp + camphor + agarbatti |
| 7 | Naivedyam: kheer, fruits, panchamrit (no rice/grains during vrat) |
| 8 | Coconut + betel leaves |
| 9 | Bhagavad Gita / Harishchandra Katha book |
| 10 | Ganga water for abhisheka |
Regional Variations of Aja Ekadashi 2026
Andhra/Telangana: Vaishnava sannidhis (Alarnath, Simhachalam, Kanaka Durga) observe with special Vishnu abhisheka. Tamil Nadu: Aja Ekadashi at Sri Rangam and other divya-desams. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha observes with Harishchandra Katha. Chaturmasya period (Jul 25 → Nov 21 in 2026): sanyasis are stationary; grihasthas observe stricter niyamas — Aja Ekadashi is one of the seven Chaturmasya Ekadashis. Universally Vaishnava, no Smarta/Vaishnava split.