Apara Ekadashi 2026 date is May 13, 2026 as per Udayatithi. Check fasting time, puja muhurat and Parana details for this sacred Hindu festival.
Apara Ekadashi is an important fasting day in Hinduism observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. Devotees observe this fast for happiness, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. This year, confusion has emerged regarding the exact date of the fast, making the Apara Ekadashi 2026 date a widely searched topic among devotees.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi Tithi begins on May 12, 2026, at 2:52 PM and ends on May 13, 2026, at 1:29 PM. Based on the Udayatithi (sunrise timing tradition), the correct Apara Ekadashi 2026 date for observing the fast will be May 13, 2026.
Apara Ekadashi 2026 Date and Puja Timings
The determination of the Apara Ekadashi 2026 is based on traditional Hindu Panchang calculations. The auspicious timings for worship on this day are as follows:
Brahma Muhurta: 4:37 AM to 5:21 AM
Vijay Muhurta: 2:45 PM to 3:37 PM
Godhuli Muhurta: 7:04 PM to 7:26 PM
Amrit Kaal: 7:41 PM to 9:13 PM
These time periods are considered highly favorable for prayers and spiritual activities on the Apara Ekadashi 2026 .
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Parana Time for Apara Ekadashi 2026
The fasting is concluded through Parana, which is considered an essential ritual. For the Apara Ekadashi 2026 , the Parana will be performed on May 14, 2026, between 6:04 AM and 8:41 AM.
Devotees are advised to break their fast only within this time window to complete the ritual properly.
Significance of Apara Ekadashi
Religious beliefs state that observing the fast on the correct Apara Ekadashi brings immense spiritual merit. It is believed to offer benefits similar to sacred rituals like bathing in holy rivers, visiting pilgrimage sites, and performing ancestral offerings.
The fast is considered highly auspicious for removing sins and attaining peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.
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