Ekadashi 2026 · Krishna paksha · Kartik
Utpanna Ekadashi 2026
Friday, 4 December 2026
Tithi begins: Thu 3 Dec, 11:04 PM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 4 Dec, 11:45 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sat 5 Dec, 6:59 AM to 12:52 AM IST
About Utpanna Ekadashi
The day Ekadashi itself is said to have originated, as a goddess born from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Many people begin their Ekadashi vrat practice on this day.
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 Utpanna Ekadashi in 2026?
Utpanna Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, 4 December 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Thu 3 Dec, 11:04 PM IST and ends Fri 4 Dec, 11:45 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Utpanna Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Saturday, 5 December between 6:59 AM and 12:52 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Utpanna Ekadashi?
The day Ekadashi itself is said to have originated, as a goddess born from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Many people begin their Ekadashi vrat practice on this day.
Which month and paksha is Utpanna Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Kartik (Krishna 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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