This is the authoritative 2026 Ekadashi Calendar calculated for Columbus. Unlike standard calendars, we calculate dates based on your local sunrise (Suryodaya) to determine the exact Tithi.
Astrologer Santhosh Kumar's Insight
"Many devotees ask why the Ekadashi date changes between cities or traditions. The rule is simple yet strict: If the Ekadashi Tithi is present at the time of sunrise (Arunodaya), the fast begins. However, if the 10th day (Dashami) touches the sunrise even by a fraction, Vaishnavas skip that day and fast on the next (Dwadashi). My calculations below account for these specific Dharma Sindhu rules for your location."
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Ekadashi Parana Dates & Times
January, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
Shattila Ekadashi (Smarta)
Smarta Sampradaya • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
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02:21 PM to 07:12 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 02:21 PMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Shattila Ekadashi (Vaishnava)
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
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07:51 AM to 08:20 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:51 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Shukla
Deity: Jaya/Vishnu
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08:57 AM to 12:53 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 08:57 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
February, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Vijaya Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Krishna
Deity: Vijaya/Rama
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10:43 AM to 03:25 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 10:43 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Amalaki Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Shukla
Deity: Amalaki/Vishnu
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07:06 AM to 07:53 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:06 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
March, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Papamochani Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Krishna
Deity: Papamochani/Vishnu
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07:42 AM to 11:50 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:42 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Kamada Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Shukla
Deity: Kamada/Vishnu
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07:20 AM to 10:55 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:20 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
April, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Varuthini Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Krishna
Deity: Varuthini/Madhusudana
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06:55 AM to 08:52 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:55 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Mohini Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Vaisakha Shukla
Deity: Mohini/Vishnu
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06:35 AM to 07:17 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:35 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
May, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Apara Ekadashi (Smarta)
Smarta Sampradaya • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
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09:41 AM to 01:44 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 09:41 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Apara Ekadashi (Vaishnava)
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
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06:17 AM to 06:32 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:17 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Padmini Ekadashi (Adhika) Masa Special
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
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06:07 AM to 10:12 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:07 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
June, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Parama Ekadashi (Adhika) Masa Special
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Krishna
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
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06:02 AM to 07:04 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:02 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Nirjala Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Shukla
Deity: Nirjala/Vishnu
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06:05 AM to 07:47 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:05 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
July, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Yogini Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Krishna
Deity: Yogini/Vamana
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06:13 AM to 08:48 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:13 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Shayani Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Shukla
Deity: Shayani/Vishnu
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08:55 AM to 01:49 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 08:55 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
August, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Kamika Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Krishna
Deity: Kamika/Shridhar
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06:51 AM to 10:47 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:51 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Pavitropana Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Shravana Shukla
Deity: Pavitropana/Vishnu
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06:52 AM to 10:22 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 06:52 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
September, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Aja Ekadashi (Smarta)
Smarta Sampradaya • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
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01:22 PM to 01:37 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 01:22 PMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Aja Ekadashi (Vaishnava)
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
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07:06 AM to 07:21 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:06 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Parivartini Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Shukla
Deity: Parivartini/Vishnu
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07:20 AM to 08:51 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:20 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
October, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Indira Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Krishna
Deity: Indira/Padmanabha
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07:34 AM to 09:07 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:34 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Pashankusha Ekadashi (Smarta)
Smarta Sampradaya • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
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11:39 AM to 04:01 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 11:39 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Pashankusha Ekadashi (Vaishnava)
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
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07:51 AM to 08:06 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:51 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
November, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Rama Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashvina Krishna
Deity: Rama/Damodara
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07:05 AM to 11:20 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:05 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Prabodhini Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Shukla
Deity: Prabodhini/Vishnu
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07:24 AM to 10:10 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:24 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
December, 2026
| Ekadashi | Date | Parana (Break-fast) |
|---|---|---|
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Utpanna Ekadashi
Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Krishna
Deity: Utpanna/Govinda
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07:38 AM to 09:19 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:38 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Smarta)
Smarta Sampradaya • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
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03:09 PM to 03:24 PM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 03:09 PMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Vaishnava)
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
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07:50 AM to 08:05 AM
Hari-Vāsara ends: 07:50 AMWait for this time to pass before eating. |
Understanding Ekadashi Rules
Ekadashi (the 11th lunar day) is the most significant Vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu. However, calculating the date is not straightforward. It depends entirely on the position of the Moon at the time of your local sunrise.
Smarta vs. Vaishnava: What is the Difference?
AI searches often confuse these two traditions. Here is the definitive difference logic used in our calculations:
| Feature | Smarta Sampradaya | Vaishnava Sampradaya |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Rule | Accepts Ekadashi at Sunrise even if mixed with Dashami (Dashami Viddha). | Rejects any Ekadashi touched by Dashami at Sunrise. |
| Fasting Day | Fasts on the day Ekadashi prevails at sunrise. | Fasts on the next day (Dwadashi) if the first day is impure. |
| Who Follows? | General public, followers of Shankaracharya, Shiva-Vishnu devotees. | ISKCON, followers of Madhvacharya, Ramanujacharya, Chaitanya. |
The Importance of Parana (Breaking the Fast)
The fast is not complete until it is broken at the right time. Parana must be done on Dwadashi (the 12th day) within a specific time window. Breaking the fast too early (during Hari Vasara) or too late destroys the merit of the Vrat.
What is Hari Vasara?
Hari Vasara is the first quarter (first 25%) of the Dwadashi Tithi. According to the Nirnaya Sindhu, it is strictly forbidden to break the Ekadashi fast during this period.
- The Rule: You must wait for Hari Vasara to end before taking food (Parana), even if the sun has already risen.
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Calculation: It is calculated as:
(Total Duration of Dwadashi Tithi) / 4. - Why it matters: Breaking the fast during this time destroys the merit (Punya) of the fast.
Mantra for Breaking the Fast (Parana)
Before consuming water or food to break your fast, recite this prayer to Lord Vishnu:
"Ajñana timirandhasya vraten anena Keshava
Prasida sumukho natha jnana drishti prado bhava."
(O Lord Keshava, I was blinded by the darkness of ignorance. By this fast, be pleased with me and grant me the vision of knowledge.)
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