ISKCON Ekadashi Tithi in 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi Tithi comes twice in every month—one in Shukla Paksha and the other in Krishna Paksha. This day is considered especially important for fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi Tithi holds immense religious significance for the followers of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). They observe fast on this day and perform special prayers to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Importance of ISKCON Ekadashi Vrat

The purpose of Ekadashi Vrat is to surrender to Lord Vishnu and his incarnations by renouncing material desires. Observing this fast leads to mental peace, spiritual advancement, and salvation. ISKCON devotees try to please Lord Krishna through fasting and devotion on this day.

ISKCON Ekadashi Vrat Procedure

• One day before the fast (Dashami Tithi)
• Devotees eat only satvik food once in the afternoon.
• They ensure that there is no leftover food in the stomach the next day.

On Ekadashi Tithi

• Devotees take a vow to fast in front of an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu after taking a bath in the morning.
• Japa (chanting mantras) of the names of Lord Krishna and Vishnu are chanted, such as "Hare Krishna, Hare Rama".
• Strict fasting is observed on this day and consumption of any kind of grain is forbidden.

Types of fasts

• Nirjala Vrat: Fasting without water.
• Jal Vrat: Consumption of only water.
• Falahar Vrat: Consumption of only fruits.
• One time meal: Eating one time meal according to the fasting material.
• Devotees choose the type of fast according to their physical capacity.

Paran of the fast on Dwadashi Tithi

• The fast is broken the next day after sunrise.
• Lord Vishnu is worshipped first and satvik food is consumed.

Things forbidden during Ekadashi Vrat

• Consumption of grains and pulses.
• Tamasic food and alcohol.
• Any kind of laziness and anger.

ISKCON Ekadashi Tithi Timings 2026

Ekadashi falls on 11 days of Hindu month. Ekadashi comes twice in every month. Once in Gaur Paksha and second time in Krishna Paksha. Ekadashi fasting is very important for the followers of ISKCON. ISKCON followers observe a fast on Ekadashi to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu.

Shat Tila Ekadashi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Magha Masa)
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 13 January 2026 at 03:17 pm – 14 January 2026 at 05:52 pm
Parana Time: 06:39 am to 10:28 am

Bhaimi Ekadashi – January 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Magha Masa)
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 28 January 2026 at 04:35 pm – 29 January 2026 at 01:55 pm
Parana Time: 06:40 am to 10:30 am

Vijaya Ekadashi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Phalguna Masa)
Friday, 13 February 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 12 February 2026 at 12:22 pm – 13 February 2026 at 02:25 pm
Parana Time: 06:36 am to 10:30 am

Amalaki Ekadashi – February 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Phalguna Masa)
Friday, 27 February 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 27 February 2026 at 12:33 am – 27 February 2026 at 10:32 pm
Parana Time: 06:29 am to 10:26 am

Papamochani Ekadashi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Chaitra Masa)
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 14 March 2026 at 08:10 am – 15 March 2026 at 09:16 am
Parana Time: 06:19 am to 09:40 am

Kamada Ekadashi – March 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Chaitra Masa)
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 28 March 2026 at 08:45 am – 29 March 2026 at 07:46 am
Parana Time: 06:10 am to 07:09 am

Varuthini Ekadashi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Vaishakha Masa)
Monday, 13 April 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 13 April 2026 at 01:16 am – 14 April 2026 at 01:08 am
Parana Time: 06:54 am to 10:08 am

Mohini Ekadashi – April 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Vaishakha Masa)
Monday, 27 April 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 26 April 2026 at 06:06 pm – 27 April 2026 at 06:15 pm
Parana Time: 05:52 am to 10:04 am

Apara Ekadashi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Masa)
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 12 May 2026 at 02:52 pm – 13 May 2026 at 01:29 pm
Parana Time: 05:46 am to 10:01 am

Padmini Ekadashi – May 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Masa)
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 26 May 2026 at 05:10 am – 27 May 2026 at 06:21 am
Parana Time: 05:44 am to 07:56 am

Parama Ekadashi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Masa)
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 11 June 2026 at 12:57 am – 11 June 2026 at 10:36 pm
Parana Time: 05:45 am to 10:03 am

Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi – June 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Masa)
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 24 June 2026 at 06:12 pm – 25 June 2026 at 08:09 pm
Parana Time: 05:47 am to 10:06 am

Yogini Ekadashi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Ashadha Masa)
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 10 July 2026 at 08:16 am – 11 July 2026 at 05:22 am
Parana Time: 05:52 am to 10:09 am

Sayana (Shayani) Ekadashi – July 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Ashadha Masa)
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 24 July 2026 at 09:12 am – 25 July 2026 at 11:34 am
Parana Time: 05:56 am to 10:11 am

Kamika Ekadashi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Shravana Masa)
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 8 August 2026 at 01:59 pm – 9 August 2026 at 11:04 am
Parana Time: 05:59 am to 08:00 am

Pavitropana Ekadashi – August 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Shravana Masa)
Monday, 24 August 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 23 August 2026 at 02:00 am – 24 August 2026 at 04:18 am
Parana Time: 06:00 am to 06:20 am

Annada Ekadashi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Masa)
Monday, 7 September 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 6 September 2026 at 07:29 pm – 7 September 2026 at 05:03 pm
Parana Time: 06:01 am to 10:07 am

Parshva Ekadashi – September 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Masa)
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 21 September 2026 at 08:00 pm – 22 September 2026 at 09:43 pm
Parana Time: 06:01 am to 10:04 am

Indira Ekadashi – October 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Ashvina Masa)
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 6 October 2026 at 02:07 am – 7 October 2026 at 12:34 am
Parana Time: 06:14 am to 10:01 am

Papankusha Ekadashi – October 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Ashvina Masa)
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 21 October 2026 at 02:11 pm – 22 October 2026 at 02:47 pm
Parana Time: 06:04 am to 09:59 am

Rama Ekadashi – November 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Kartika Masa)
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 4 November 2026 at 11:03 am – 5 November 2026 at 10:35 am
Parana Time: 06:08 am to 10:00 am

Utthana Ekadashi – November 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Kartika Masa)
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 20 November 2026 at 07:15 am – 21 November 2026 at 06:31 am
Parana Time: 06:15 am to 10:04 am

Utpanna Ekadashi – December 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Masa)
Friday, 4 December 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 3 December 2026 at 11:03 pm – 4 December 2026 at 11:44 pm
Parana Time: 06:22 am to 10:09 am

Mokshada Ekadashi – December 2026

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Masa)
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Ekadashi Timing: 19 December 2026 at 10:09 pm – 20 December 2026 at 08:14 pm
Parana Time: 06:31 am to 10:17 am