{"id":28657,"date":"2025-12-19T12:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=28657"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:12:07","slug":"padmini-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-vidhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/padmini-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-vidhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time &#038; Adhik Maas Vrat Vidhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Vrat Katha & Significance\",\n      \"description\": \"Padmini Ekadashi 2026 falls on May 28 during the rare Adhik Maas. 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Since Adhik Maas appears only once every 32 months (approx. 3 years), observing this Ekadashi is believed to grant merit equivalent to visiting all pilgrimage sites (Teertha Kshetras).<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the Adhik Maas corresponds to <strong>Adhik Jyeshtha<\/strong>, and Padmini Ekadashi falls on a <strong>Thursday<\/strong>, the favorite day of Lord Vishnu.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3e5f5, #ffffff); border-left: 5px solid #4a148c; padding: 25px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a148c;\">\u2728 A Once-in-3-Years Opportunity!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05em;\">This month is also called <strong>Purushottam Maas<\/strong>, dedicated entirely to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on this day washes away past sins and blesses the devotee with health, wealth, and Moksha.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; color: #e65100; border-top: 1px dashed #d1c4e9; padding-top: 15px;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Muhurat<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Vrat Date:<\/strong> Thursday, May 28, 2026<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Parana Time (Break Fast):<\/strong> May 29, 05:40 AM to 08:25 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hari Vasara End Time:<\/strong> May 29, 10:15 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic; color: #666; margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> <em>Tithi timings may vary by location. Consult your local Panchang.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #4a148c; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1em; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/vishnu-sahasranamam-puja\">Book Vishnu Sahasranama Puja<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #4a148c;\">Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (The Legend)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The legend appears in the <em>Bhavishyottara Purana<\/em>. In Treta Yuga, the mighty King <strong>Kritavirya<\/strong> 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, <strong>Padmini<\/strong> (daughter of King Harishchandra), handed the kingdom to ministers and went to the Gandhamadana Mountain for penance.<\/p>\n<p>They performed severe austerities for 10,000 years, yet Lord Vishnu did not appear. Seeing her husband\u2019s disappointment, Queen Padmini sought advice from the chaste wife of Sage Atri, <strong>Devi Anusuya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Anusuya revealed the secret of the &#8220;Malmas&#8221; (Adhik Maas) and advised Padmini to observe the <strong>Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in Adhik Maas<\/strong>. Following her guidance, Queen Padmini observed the fast with complete devotion, staying awake all night in prayer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Divine Boon:<\/strong><br \/>\nPleased 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\u2014respected by all three worlds. Lord Vishnu granted the boon, saying, <em>&#8220;Since you pleased me in my favorite month (Purushottam Maas), your son will be the mightiest of all.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thus, the legendary <strong>Kartavirya Arjuna<\/strong> (Sahasrarjuna) was born. He became so powerful that he was the only warrior on earth capable of defeating Ravana.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #4a148c;\">Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px dashed #ffb300; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #e65100;\">\ud83e\uddf4 Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Wake up during Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise). Take a holy bath mixed with drops of Ganga Jal. Wear clean yellow or white clothes.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #e65100;\">\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f The Sankalp<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #e65100;\">\ud83d\udc90 Offering<\/h4>\n<p>Offer <strong>Tulsi leaves<\/strong> (essential), sandalwood paste, yellow flowers, and fruits. Chant <em>&#8220;Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya&#8221;<\/em> 108 times.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #e65100;\">\ud83d\udcd6 Jagran<\/h4>\n<p>It is highly auspicious to stay awake at night (Jagran) reciting the <strong>Vishnu Sahasranama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #e0f7fa; border: 1px solid #b2ebf2; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Looking for other dates?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the complete list of 26 Ekadashis this year in our master guide.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #006064; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 1.1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ekadashi-dates-2026-vrat-calendar\/\">View All Ekadashi Dates 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #4a148c;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">1. Can we eat rice on Padmini Ekadashi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, eating rice and grains is strictly prohibited on all Ekadashis. You can consume fruits, milk, nuts, and root vegetables (Phalahar).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">2. What is the difference between Padmini and Parama Ekadashi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">3. How to break the fast (Parana)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The fast should be broken on Dwadashi day (Friday, May 29) during the specific Parana Muhurat. Offer food to a Brahmin first, then consume a simple meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Padmini Ekadashi (May 27, 2026) is the rare Adhik Maas fast. 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