Fulfill Your Wishes with Divine Devotion ✨
📌 Table of Contents
📅 Date & Timings
Kamada Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 29. The Ekadashi tithi begins on March 28 at 8:45 AM and ends on March 29 at 7:46 AM.
Parana (fast breaking) is on March 30 between 6:14 AM and 7:10 AM (approx., location-based).
🌼 Vrat Significance
Kamada Ekadashi, observed during Chaitra Shukla Paksha, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The word “Kamada” means desire-fulfilling. Scriptures state that this vrat grants prosperity, removes sins, and even leads to moksha.
- More powerful than Ashwamedha Yajna
- Removes past sins and negative karma
- Helps overcome life obstacles
- Brings peace, success, and spiritual growth
📖 Vrat Katha
In ancient Bhogipura, King Pundarika ruled over Gandharvas. Lalit and Lalita were deeply in love.
Once, while singing in the royal court, Lalit lost focus thinking about Lalita.
A serpent named Karkotaka complained, leading the king to curse Lalit into a terrifying demon.
Heartbroken, Lalita followed him into the forests and reached Sage Shringi’s ashram.
The sage advised her to observe Kamada Ekadashi vrat and dedicate its merits to Lalit.
With full devotion, Lalita fasted and prayed to Lord Vishnu. Her faith broke the curse instantly, restoring Lalit’s divine form.
Together, they ascended to Vishnu Loka, proving the immense power of this sacred vrat.
🪔 Puja Vidhi
- Take a holy bath at sunrise and wear clean yellow clothes
- Install Lord Vishnu’s idol or image
- Offer flowers, fruits, and light a diya
- Chant: “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreedharaya Namah”
- Avoid grains, beans, and sleep during the day
- Perform night jagran with bhajans and kirtan
🍽️ Parana Rules
Break the fast on Dwadashi morning before the prescribed time. Follow these rules:
- Consume light satvik food
- Avoid honey and urad dal
- Do not use bell-metal utensils
- Offer charity to Brahmins for added merit
