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.
Key Takeaways
- Local Accuracy: Fasting and Parana timings are strictly calculated based on your city's exact sunrise time, ensuring 100% Vedic accuracy.
- Smarta vs Vaishnava: We clearly distinguish between Smarta and Vaishnava dates based on Dashami overlap (Viddha) to avoid any confusion.
- Hari Vasara Protection: Breaking the fast during Hari Vasara destroys its merit. Our tool explicitly calculates this window to protect your Vrat.
- Always Free: This authentic, Dharma Sindhu-compliant Ekadashi calendar is provided entirely free of cost.
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
Smarta • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
Parana (Break-fast)
02:19 PM to 07:12 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
Parana (Break-fast)
07:50 AM to 08:19 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Shukla
Deity: Jaya/Vishnu
08:56 AM to 12:52 PM
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February, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Krishna
Deity: Vijaya/Rama
10:42 AM to 03:25 PM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Shukla
Deity: Amalaki/Vishnu
07:04 AM to 07:52 AM
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March, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Krishna
Deity: Papamochani/Vishnu
07:41 AM to 11:49 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Shukla
Deity: Kamada/Vishnu
07:18 AM to 10:54 AM
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April, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Krishna
Deity: Varuthini/Madhusudana
06:53 AM to 08:51 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Vaisakha Shukla
Deity: Mohini/Vishnu
06:34 AM to 07:16 AM
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May, 2026
Smarta • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
Parana (Break-fast)
09:40 AM to 01:43 PM
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Vaishnava • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
Parana (Break-fast)
06:15 AM to 06:30 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
06:06 AM to 10:11 AM
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June, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Krishna
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
06:01 AM to 07:02 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Shukla
Deity: Nirjala/Vishnu
06:03 AM to 07:46 AM
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July, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Krishna
Deity: Yogini/Vamana
06:11 AM to 08:47 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Shukla
Deity: Shayani/Vishnu
08:54 AM to 01:48 PM
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August, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Krishna
Deity: Kamika/Shridhar
06:50 AM to 10:46 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Shravana Shukla
Deity: Pavitropana/Vishnu
06:51 AM to 10:21 AM
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September, 2026
Smarta • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
Parana (Break-fast)
01:21 PM to 01:36 PM
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Vaishnava • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
Parana (Break-fast)
07:05 AM to 07:20 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Shukla
Deity: Parivartini/Vishnu
07:19 AM to 08:50 AM
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October, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Krishna
Deity: Indira/Padmanabha
07:33 AM to 09:06 AM
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Smarta • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
11:38 AM to 04:00 PM
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Vaishnava • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
07:49 AM to 08:04 AM
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November, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashvina Krishna
Deity: Rama/Damodara
07:04 AM to 11:18 AM
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Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Shukla
Deity: Prabodhini/Vishnu
07:22 AM to 10:08 AM
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December, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Krishna
Deity: Utpanna/Govinda
07:37 AM to 09:18 AM
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Smarta • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
03:08 PM to 03:23 PM
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Vaishnava • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
07:48 AM to 08:03 AM
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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.
- 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.)
Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma (Vedic Astrologer)
With over 26 years of research in Vedic Astrology, he has prepared this Ekadashi calendar combining ancient Dharma Sindhu principles with modern astronomical accuracy.
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