Padmini Ekadashi 2026 observed across India

Padmini Ekadashi, also called Kamala Ekadashi, is a rare Hindu observance that appears roughly once every three years during the bright half of the month of Jyestha in the addhika (extra) month. In 2026 the tithi falls on 28 May, and devotees perform fasts and special puja to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The Brahma muhurta begins at 04:03 a.m., with the main worship window extending until about 07:57 a.m., after which the fast is broken on the following day, Dwadasi.

Religious authorities describe the day as highly auspicious, promising spiritual merit comparable to cow‑donation (godhān). Temples across India hold elaborate prayers, bhajans, and charitable acts, encouraging participants to seek prosperity, peace, and relief from suffering. The festival’s rarity and prescribed rituals draw heightened devotion during the addhika month.