Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time & Adhik Maas Vrat Vidhi
Padmini Ekadashi 2026: The Rare “Adhik Maas” Vrat
✨ A Once-in-3-Years Opportunity!
Imagine a single day that holds the spiritual merit of visiting all pilgrimage sites (Teertha Kshetras). That day is Padmini Ekadashi.
Occurring only during Adhik Maas (the extra leap month), this Ekadashi is also known as Kamala Ekadashi. Since Adhik Maas is dedicated to Lord Purushottam (Vishnu), observing this fast washes away past sins and blesses the devotee with health, wealth, and Moksha.
Don’t miss this rare chance to please Lord Hari on May 27, 2026.
📅 Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Date & Parana Time
Padmini Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase) of the Adhik Jyeshtha Month.
| Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Vrat Date | May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Parana Time (Breaking Fast) | 05:45 AM to 08:25 AM (May 28, Thursday) |
| Hari Vasara End Time | 10:15 AM (May 28) |
| Deity | Lord Purushottam (Sri Vishnu) |
*Times are approximate for Indian Standard Time (IST). For local timings in USA/UK, please consult a SmartPuja Astrologer.
Significance: Why is Padmini Ekadashi Special?
In the Hindu Calendar, Adhik Maas is added approx every 32 months to align the lunar year with the solar year. Because it is an “extra” month, it has no presiding deity. Lord Vishnu took pity on this “orphan month” and assigned Himself as its lord, naming it Purushottam Maas.
Benefits of Padmini Ekadashi Vrat:
- Merit Multiplier: Puja performed today gives 100x more results than normal days.
- Progeny & Happiness: The legend states King Kartavirya Arjuna observed this Vrat to be blessed with a son.
- Moksha: It opens the gates to Vaikuntha (Vishnu’s abode).
Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (The Legend)
The legend appears in the Bhavishyottara Purana. In Treta Yuga, the mighty King Kritavirya of the Haihaya dynasty ruled Mahishmati. Despite having many queens, he had no son to inherit his kingdom. Desperate, the King and his chief queen, Padmini (daughter of King Harishchandra), handed the kingdom to ministers and went to the Gandhamadana Mountain for penance.
They performed severe austerities for 10,000 years, yet Lord Vishnu did not appear. Seeing her husband’s disappointment, Queen Padmini sought advice from the chaste wife of Sage Atri, Devi Anusuya.
Anusuya revealed the secret of the “Malmas” (Adhik Maas) and advised Padmini to observe the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in Adhik Maas. Following her guidance, Queen Padmini observed the fast with complete devotion, staying awake all night in prayer.
The Divine Boon:
Pleased by her devotion, Lord Vishnu appeared riding Garuda. He asked Padmini for a boon. She requested a son who would be invincible to gods, demons, and humans—respected by all three worlds. Lord Vishnu granted the boon, saying, “Since you pleased me in my favorite month (Purushottam Maas), your son will be the mightiest of all.”
Thus, the legendary Kartavirya Arjuna (Sahasrarjuna) was born. He became so powerful that he was the only warrior on earth capable of defeating Ravana.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
🧴 Preparation
Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (before sunrise). Take a holy bath mixed with drops of Ganga Jal. Wear clean yellow or white clothes.
🕉️ The Sankalp
Place an idol of Lord Vishnu or Shaligram on a yellow cloth. Light a Ghee lamp and incense. Take water in your right palm and vow to observe the fast with purity.
💐 Offering
Offer Tulsi leaves (essential), sandalwood paste, yellow flowers, and fruits. Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” 108 times.
📖 Jagran
It is highly auspicious to stay awake at night (Jagran) reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama.
Fasting Rules: Do’s and Don’ts
- Fasting Type: You can observe Nirjala (no water), Phalahari (fruits/milk only), or eat one meal of non-grain food (Sabudana/Singhara) depending on your health.
- Forbidden Foods: Strictly avoid Rice, Grains, Beans, Onion, and Garlic on Ekadashi.
- Charity: Donating gold, sesame seeds, or food to Brahmins on this day is considered highly meritorious.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, eating rice and grains is strictly prohibited on all Ekadashis. You can consume fruits, milk, nuts, and root vegetables.
Both occur in Adhik Maas. Padmini Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight), while Parama Ekadashi falls in the Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight) of the extra month.
The fast should be broken on Dwadeshi day (May 28) during the specific Parana Muhurat. Offer food to a Brahmin first, then consume a simple meal.
