Ekadashi 2026 · Krishna paksha · Ashadha
Kamika Ekadashi 2026
Sunday, 9 August 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Sat 8 Aug, 2:00 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 9 Aug, 11:06 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Mon 10 Aug, 5:47 AM to 8:01 AM IST
About Kamika Ekadashi
Observed during Chaturmas with worship of Vishnu and offerings of Tulsi leaves. It is associated with purity of thought and the removal of inner obstacles.
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 Kamika Ekadashi in 2026?
Kamika Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Sat 8 Aug, 2:00 PM IST and ends Sun 9 Aug, 11:06 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Kamika Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Monday, 10 August between 5:47 AM and 8:01 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Kamika Ekadashi?
Observed during Chaturmas with worship of Vishnu and offerings of Tulsi leaves. It is associated with purity of thought and the removal of inner obstacles.
Which month and paksha is Kamika Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Ashadha (Krishna paksha of Shravana).
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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