Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Ekadashi fast is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There are two Ekadashi fasts every month. The first Ekadashi fast falls on the Krishna Paksha of the month and the second on the Ekadashi tithi of Shukla Paksha. The glory of Ekadashi fast is immeasurable. Kamada Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.

On this day, along with fasting, Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, is worshiped with rituals. According to religious beliefs, fasting on Kamada Ekadashi is considered to destroy sins and fulfill wishes. However, this year there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the fast of Kamada Ekadashi whether this fast will be observed on 28th March or 29th. Let us know the exact date and time of breaking the fast.

When is Kamada Ekadashi? (When is Kamada Ekadashi 2026?

According to the Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi is starting on 28th March i.e. tomorrow Saturday at 08:45 am. This date will end on Sunday, March 29 at 07:46 am. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Kamada Ekadashi will be observed on 29th March.

Kamada Ekadashi puja method (Kamada Ekadashi Puja Method

• Take bath before sunrise on the day of Kamada Ekadashi. After this wear clean clothes.
• Take a resolution to fast while meditating on Lord Vishnu. Then spread a yellow cloth on the post and place the idol of Lord Vishnu.
• After this, bathe the Lord with Panchamrit etc.
• Offer clothes, sandalwood, sacred thread, scent, intact flowers, sesame seeds, incense sticks, naivedya, seasonal fruits, betel leaves, coconut, etc. to God.
• Chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya.
• After this listen or read the story of Kamada Ekadashi.
• Perform Aarti at the end of the puja.

Rules of Kamada Ekadashi fast (Kamada Ekadashi fasting rules

Do not eat rice even by mistake on the day of Kamada Ekadashi. Consumption of rice is prohibited during Ekadashi fast. Do not pluck basil leaves on the day of Ekadashi. Avoid conflict, argument or abusing anyone at home. Avoid consuming onion, garlic, meat and alcohol. It is inauspicious to shave, cut hair or cut nails on this day. Also follow complete celibacy.

When to break the fast of Kamada Ekadashi? (Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Fast Parana Time)

It is said in the scriptures that the full results of Ekadashi fast and worship are achieved only when this fast is observed at an auspicious time, with correct method and Nimay. According to the scriptures, the fast of Ekadashi is broken only on the day of Saidava Dwadashi. In such a situation, the fast of Ekadashi will be broken on 30th March. The auspicious time for breaking the fast on this day will be between 06:14 am to 07:09 am.