Ekadashi 2026 · Shukla paksha · Margashirsha
Mokshada Ekadashi 2026
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Also known as Gita Jayanti Ekadashi, Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Sat 19 Dec, 10:10 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 20 Dec, 8:15 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Mon 21 Dec, 7:09 AM to 5:37 PM IST
About Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada, "the giver of liberation", falls on Gita Jayanti, the day the Bhagavad Gita is said to have been spoken to Arjuna. Reading the Gita is a common observance.
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 Mokshada Ekadashi in 2026?
Mokshada Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Sat 19 Dec, 10:10 PM IST and ends Sun 20 Dec, 8:15 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Mokshada Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Monday, 21 December between 7:09 AM and 5:37 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Mokshada Ekadashi?
Mokshada, "the giver of liberation", falls on Gita Jayanti, the day the Bhagavad Gita is said to have been spoken to Arjuna. Reading the Gita is a common observance.
Which month and paksha is Mokshada Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Margashirsha (Shukla paksha of Margashirsha).
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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