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
Smarta Sampradaya • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
Parana (Break-fast)
02:21 PM to 07:12 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Pushya Krishna
Deity: Shattila/Krishna
Parana (Break-fast)
07:51 AM to 08:20 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Shukla
Deity: Jaya/Vishnu
08:57 AM to 12:53 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
February, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Magha Krishna
Deity: Vijaya/Rama
10:43 AM to 03:25 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Shukla
Deity: Amalaki/Vishnu
07:06 AM to 07:53 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
March, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Phalguna Krishna
Deity: Papamochani/Vishnu
07:42 AM to 11:50 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Shukla
Deity: Kamada/Vishnu
07:20 AM to 10:55 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
April, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Chaitra Krishna
Deity: Varuthini/Madhusudana
06:55 AM to 08:52 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Vaisakha Shukla
Deity: Mohini/Vishnu
06:35 AM to 07:17 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
May, 2026
Smarta Sampradaya • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
Parana (Break-fast)
09:41 AM to 01:44 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Vaisakha Krishna
Deity: Apara/Trivikrama
Parana (Break-fast)
06:17 AM to 06:32 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
06:07 AM to 10:12 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
June, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha (Adhika) Krishna
Deity: Purushottama/Vishnu
06:02 AM to 07:04 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Shukla
Deity: Nirjala/Vishnu
06:05 AM to 07:47 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
July, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Jyeshtha Krishna
Deity: Yogini/Vamana
06:13 AM to 08:48 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Shukla
Deity: Shayani/Vishnu
08:55 AM to 01:49 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
August, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashadha Krishna
Deity: Kamika/Shridhar
06:51 AM to 10:47 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Shravana Shukla
Deity: Pavitropana/Vishnu
06:52 AM to 10:22 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
September, 2026
Smarta Sampradaya • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
Parana (Break-fast)
01:22 PM to 01:37 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Shravana Krishna
Deity: Aja/Hrishikesha
Parana (Break-fast)
07:06 AM to 07:21 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Shukla
Deity: Parivartini/Vishnu
07:20 AM to 08:51 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
October, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Bhadrapada Krishna
Deity: Indira/Padmanabha
07:34 AM to 09:07 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta Sampradaya • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
11:39 AM to 04:01 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Ashvina Shukla
Deity: Pashankusha/Vishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
07:51 AM to 08:06 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
November, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Ashvina Krishna
Deity: Rama/Damodara
07:05 AM to 11:20 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Shukla
Deity: Prabodhini/Vishnu
07:24 AM to 10:10 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
December, 2026
Smarta & Vaishnava • Kartika Krishna
Deity: Utpanna/Govinda
07:38 AM to 09:19 AM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Smarta Sampradaya • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
03:09 PM to 03:24 PM
Wait for this time to pass before eating.
Vaishnava Sampradaya • Margashirsha Shukla
Deity: Sri Mahavishnu
Parana (Break-fast)
07:50 AM to 08:05 AM
Wait 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.
- 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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