Ekadashi 2026 · Shukla paksha · Chaitra
Kamada Ekadashi 2026
Sunday, 29 March 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Sat 28 Mar, 8:46 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 29 Mar, 7:47 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Mon 30 Mar, 6:13 AM to 7:10 AM IST
About Kamada Ekadashi
Kamada, "the fulfiller of desires", is the first Ekadashi of the Hindu year. Devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu hoping for the fulfilment of sincere wishes and for freedom from the weight of old faults.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kamada Ekadashi in 2026?
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 29 March 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Sat 28 Mar, 8:46 AM IST and ends Sun 29 Mar, 7:47 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Kamada Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Monday, 30 March between 6:13 AM and 7:10 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Kamada Ekadashi?
Kamada, "the fulfiller of desires", is the first Ekadashi of the Hindu year. Devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu hoping for the fulfilment of sincere wishes and for freedom from the weight of old faults.
Which month and paksha is Kamada Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Chaitra (Shukla paksha of Chaitra, just after Ram Navami).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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