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Aja Ekadashi 2026: Observance date and rituals
Aja Ekadashi, also known as Annada Ekadashi, will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026. This sacred Hindu fasting day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi Tithi begins on the evening of September 6 at approximately 7:29 PM and concludes on the evening of September 7 at around 5:03 PM. Because the Tithi coincides with the sunrise on September 7, devotees will observe the fast on that day based on the Udaya Tithi principle.
The fast is traditionally broken during the Parana period on September 8, 2026, with auspicious timings generally falling between 6:02 AM and 10:13 AM.
Religious significance is tied to the story of King Harishchandra, who is said to have regained his kingdom through this devotion. Rituals include bathing, offering yellow flowers, fruits, and Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu, and chanting mantras. Devotees typically abstain from grains, rice, and lentils, opting instead for a sattvic diet of fruits, milk, and nuts.
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Goddess Lakshmi · King Harishchandra · Krishna · Lord Vishnu
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Aja Ekadashi is a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 7:29 PM on September 6 and ends at 5:03 PM on September 7, 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fast breaking (Parana) is scheduled for September 8, 2026, between 6:02 AM and 8:33 AM.
- [● 2 SOURCES] According to mythology, King Harishchandra regained his lost kingdom and family by observing the Aja Ekadashi fast.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Aja Ekadashi fast will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Observing the Aja Ekadashi fast is believed to help individuals find relief from sins, suffering, and past life debts.