Kamika Ekadashi is the first Ekadashi of the holy month of Sawan (Shravan) and one of the most spiritually rewarding fasting days dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu. Observed in the Krishna Paksha of Shravan, it is believed to wash away sins and open the path to liberation.
Kamika Ekadashi 2026 Date & Parana Time
Kamika Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The Ekadashi Tithi begins on 8 August 2026 at 01:59 PM and ends on 9 August 2026 at 11:04 AM. The Parana (fast-breaking) time is on 10 August 2026, between 06:05 AM and 08:01 AM.
Significance of Kamika Ekadashi
According to the scriptures, observing the Kamika Ekadashi vrat with devotion is said to bestow greater merit than bathing in all of India’s sacred rivers. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is believed to cleanse past wrongdoings and lead the devotee towards Vaikuntha, the abode of Vishnu. Offering Tulsi leaves to the Lord on this Ekadashi is considered especially auspicious.
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi (How to Observe)
- Wake before sunrise, bathe, and take the sankalp (vow) to observe the vrat.
- Worship Bhagwan Vishnu with tulsi leaves, flowers, incense, and a ghee lamp.
- Fast from grains and beans; devotees may keep a nirjala (waterless) or phalahar (fruit) fast as per their capacity.
- Spend the day chanting Vishnu’s names, reading the Kamika Ekadashi katha, and keeping a night vigil (jagran).
- Break the fast during the Parana time the next morning after offering food to a Brahmin or the needy.
Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Katha
The glory of Kamika Ekadashi was narrated by Bhagwan Krishna to Yudhishthira, and earlier by Brahma to Narada. The katha tells of a warrior who, burdened by the sin of an unintended killing, observed the Kamika Ekadashi vrat with a pure heart and was freed of his sin by the grace of Lord Vishnu — illustrating the vrat’s power to purify and uplift.
Benefits of the Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
- Removal of past sins and negative karma.
- Peace of mind, health, and prosperity.
- Progress on the path to moksha and Vishnu’s blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kamika Ekadashi in 2026?
Kamika Ekadashi 2026 is on Sunday, 9 August 2026, in the Krishna Paksha of Shravan month.
Which god is worshipped on Kamika Ekadashi?
Bhagwan Vishnu is worshipped, traditionally with Tulsi leaves and a night vigil.
What is the Parana time for Kamika Ekadashi 2026?
The fast is broken on 10 August 2026 between 06:05 AM and 08:01 AM.
