{"id":28918,"date":"2026-01-09T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T04:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=28918"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:04:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:34:23","slug":"ekadashi-dates-2026-vrat-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ekadashi-dates-2026-vrat-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Ekadashi Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar &#038; Parana Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Ekadashi Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar & Parana Time\",\n      \"description\": \"Find the complete list of Ekadashi Dates for 2026, including Adhik Maas. 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Rice is strictly prohibited on this day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the Vedic Calendar, <strong>Ekadashi<\/strong> (the 11th day of the lunar cycle) is dedicated to <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong>. Fasting on this day helps cleanse the body and remove sins. While there are usually 24 Ekadashis, <strong>2026 has 26 Ekadashis<\/strong> due to the extra Adhik Maas.<\/p>\n<p><em>(For a complete list of all major festivals including Purnima, Amavasya, and Pradosh, check our <a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/hindu-festival-calendar-2026\/\">Hindu Festival Calendar 2026<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; border: 1px solid #eee; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #888; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">Jump to Month<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#jan\">JAN<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#feb\">FEB<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#mar\">MAR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#apr\">APR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f3e5f5; color: #6a1b9a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\" href=\"#may\">MAY<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f3e5f5; color: #6a1b9a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\" href=\"#jun\">JUN<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#jul\">JUL<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#aug\">AUG<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#sep\">SEP<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#oct\">OCT<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#nov\">NOV<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#dec\">DEC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jan\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">January 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jan 14 (Wed)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shattila-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-katha\/\">Shattila Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jan 29 (Thu)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/jaya-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-katha\/\">Jaya Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"feb\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">February 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Feb 13 (Fri)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/vijaya-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Vijaya Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Feb 27 (Fri)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/amalaki-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Amalaki Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mar\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff416c, #ff4b2b); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">March 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Mar 14 (Sat)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/papmochani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Papmochani Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Mar 29 (Sun)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/kamada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Kamada Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"apr\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9966, #ff5e62); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">April 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Apr 13 (Mon)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/varuthini-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Varuthini Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Apr 27 (Mon)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/mohini-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Mohini Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"may\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2, #4a00e0); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">May 2026 (Adhik Starts)<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">May 12 (Tue)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/apara-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Apara Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fffde7;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">May 28 (Thu)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #fff9c4; color: #fbc02d; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #fbc02d;\">ADHIK SHUKLA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #e65100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/padmini-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-vidhi\/\">Padmini Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jun\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2, #4a00e0); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">June 2026 (Adhik Ends)<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fffde7;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jun 11 (Thu)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #fff9c4; color: #fbc02d; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #fbc02d;\">ADHIK KRISHNA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #e65100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/parama-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Parama Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jun 26 (Fri)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/nirjala-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-vidhi\/\">Nirjala Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jul\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11998e, #38ef7d); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">July 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jul 10 (Fri)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/yogini-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Yogini Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Jul 25 (Sat)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/devshayani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Devshayani Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"aug\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11998e, #38ef7d); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">August 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Aug 08 (Sat)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/kamika-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Kamika Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Aug 23 (Sun)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravana-putrada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Shravana Putrada Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sep\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">September 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Sep 07 (Mon)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/aja-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Aja Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Sep 22 (Tue)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/parivartini-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Parivartini Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"oct\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">October 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Oct 07 (Wed)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/indira-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Indira Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Oct 21 (Wed)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/papankusha-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Papankusha Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"nov\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">November 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Nov 05 (Thu)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/rama-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Rama Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Nov 20 (Fri)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/devutthana-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Devutthana Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"dec\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">December 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Dec 05 (Sat)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">KRISHNA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/utpanna-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Utpanna Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333;\">Dec 19 (Sat)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">SHUKLA PAKSHA<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\">\ud83e\udeb7 <a style=\"color: #333; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/mokshada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Mokshada Ekadashi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; margin-top: 40px;\">Most Significant Ekadashis in 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.2em;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/nirjala-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-vidhi\/\">Nirjala Ekadashi (June 26)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Known as the &#8220;Pandava Ekadashi,&#8221; this is the toughest fast where devotees abstain from even water (Nir-jala) for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.2em;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/devshayani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Devshayani Ekadashi (July 25)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Marks the beginning of <strong>Chaturmas<\/strong> (four holy months). It is believed that Lord Vishnu goes into a deep cosmic sleep (Yoga Nidra) on this day.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.2em;\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/mokshada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Dec 19)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Celebrated grandly in South India, it is believed that the gates of <em>Vaikuntha<\/em> (Lord Vishnu&#8217;s abode) open on this day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">How to Perform Ekadashi Vrat (Vidhi)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dashami (Day Before):<\/strong> Eat a light meal before sunset. Avoid grains at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ekadashi Morning:<\/strong> Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and light a diya for Lord Vishnu. Chant <em>&#8220;Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya&#8221;<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fasting:<\/strong> You can observe <em>Nirjala<\/em> (no water), <em>Sajala<\/em> (water only), or <em>Phalahar<\/em> (fruits\/milk). 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