Ekadashi 2026 · Shukla paksha · Bhadrapada
Parivartini Ekadashi 2026
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (passed)
Also known as Parsva Ekadashi, Vamana Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Mon 21 Sep, 8:01 PM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 22 Sep, 9:43 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Wed 23 Sep, 6:09 AM to 10:51 PM IST
About Parivartini Ekadashi
During his sleep Vishnu is said to turn over on his side, hence "parivartini", the turning. It is connected with the Vamana avatar and is observed for stability and a change of fortune.
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 Parivartini Ekadashi in 2026?
Parivartini Ekadashi 2026 falls on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Mon 21 Sep, 8:01 PM IST and ends Tue 22 Sep, 9:43 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Parivartini Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Wednesday, 23 September between 6:09 AM and 10:51 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Parivartini Ekadashi?
During his sleep Vishnu is said to turn over on his side, hence "parivartini", the turning. It is connected with the Vamana avatar and is observed for stability and a change of fortune.
Which month and paksha is Parivartini Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada (Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada).
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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