Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Timings and puja vidhi

• Padmini Ekadashi is being observed across India on 27 May 2026.
• The fast is held during Adhik Maas, which occurs once every three years.
• Devotees can break the fast (Parana) on 28 May between 5:58 am and 7:56 am.

Today, on 27 May, Padmini Ekadashi of the Adhik Maas is being observed across the country. It is also known as Kamala Ekadashi and Punyavardhini Ekadashi.

According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed during the Shukla Paksha of Adhik Maas (also called Malmas or Purushottam Maas), which comes once every three years. It is considered one of the most meritorious fasts, believed to destroy sins and bring great spiritual benefits. On this day, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped together. Let us now look at the auspicious timings for the puja on Padmini Ekadashi.

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Tithi

The Ekadashi tithi of the Jyeshtha month begins on 26 May at 5:10 am and ends on 27 May at 6:21 am. The fast will be broken (Parana) on 28 May between 5:25 am and 7:56 am.

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Shubh Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat: from 4:03 am to 4:44 am
Godhuli Muhurat: from 7:10 pm to 7:31 pm

Padmini Ekadashi Parana Timing

Date: 28 May 2026
On 28 May, the Parana timing will be from 5:58 am to 7:56 am.

Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

During the Treta Yuga, King Upakirtavirya ruled Mahishmati city. Despite having many queens, he had no worthy son to inherit the throne. The king performed several yajnas and austerities but remained unsuccessful. Finally, he went to Mount Gandhamadan with his queen Pramada to perform severe penance for thousands of years.

Seeing the king’s weak condition, Queen Pramada approached the great sage Anusuiya and requested guidance. Sage Anusuiya advised her to observe the sacred Padmini Ekadashi vrat during Adhik Maas with full devotion and night vigil.

Queen Pramada faithfully observed the fast, worshipped Lord Vishnu, and stayed awake throughout the night chanting His divine names. Pleased with her devotion, Lord Vishnu appeared before her and granted a boon.

The king prayed for an invincible son who could conquer everyone except Lord Vishnu Himself. By the blessings of Padmini Ekadashi, Queen Pramada later gave birth to Kartavirya Arjuna, the mighty king who even defeated Ravana.
Lord Krishna declared that anyone who observes this Ekadashi vrat with devotion attains Vishnulok after death.

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