Ekadashi holds great significance in the Hindu religion as one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees eagerly await this particular Ekadashi, which occurs once every three years during Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. On this day, followers observe a strict fast from Ekadashi tithi to Dwadashi tithi, engaging in spiritual activities and seeking purification and divine blessings for salvation.
Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Date and Timing
During the Jyeshtha Adhik Maas, Padmini Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha. This year, Adhik Padmini Ekadashi will be observed on May 27, 2026.
Do's and Don'ts for Padmini Ekadashi
Do's
- Wake up early: Rise during Brahma Muhurat, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
- Sankalp: Set clear spiritual intentions for your fast.
- Fasting: Observe a strict fast or a Phalahari fast, depending on your capability.
- Puja: Set up an altar with idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer panchamrit, tulsi leaves, and yellow flowers.
- Chant mantras: Recite Lord Vishnu mantras to seek blessings.
- Recite stotrams: Chant Shri Hari Stotram and Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Read Scriptures: Study holy texts like Ramacharitmanas and Bhagavad Gita for peace and mental clarity.
Don'ts
- Avoid eating grains, especially rice, wheat, and lentils.
- Do not pluck tulsi leaves on Ekadashi, as it is considered inauspicious.
- Refrain from consuming tamasik food.
- Never drink alcohol, as it attracts bad luck.
- Avoid oil massages, as they are inauspicious.
- Do not cut hair or nails on this day.
Lord Vishnu Mantras to Chant
- Om Namo Narayanaye..!!
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
- Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
- Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!
- Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
