Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on February 27. Learn the significance, Shubh Muhurat, and detailed puja vidhi to celebrate Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Parvati on this auspicious day.
Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026: Rangbhari Ekadashi, also known as Amlaki Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu festival observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Phalgun month. Unlike other Ekadashis, this festival is dedicated not only to Lord Vishnu but also to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, making it unique among Hindu religious observances.
Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026 Shubh Muhurat
According to the Hindu Panchang, Rangbhari Ekadashi will begin on February 27, 2026, at 12:33 AM and will conclude on the same day at 10:32 PM. Devotees observing the fast will perform the Vrat Parana (breaking of the fast) on February 28, 2026, between 6:47 AM and 9:06 AM. This year, devotees are encouraged to follow the traditional timings for maximum spiritual benefit.
Significance of Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026
Rangbhari Ekadashi holds immense cultural and religious importance. Legend has it that after Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva brought Goddess Parvati to Kashi on this day following their wedding. Devotees welcome Baba Vishwanath with abir and gulal, symbolizing joy and prosperity. In Kashi, Rangbhari Ekadashi marks the beginning of Holi celebrations, which continue for six days.
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The day also involves the worship of Lord Vishnu and the Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree, earning the festival its alternate name, Amlaki Ekadashi. Devotees believe that observing this Ekadashi helps bring happiness, marital bliss, and spiritual prosperity.
Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026 Puja Vidhi
Devotees observing Rangbhari Ekadashi follow a specific ritual to honor the deities:
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Wake up early, take a ritual bath, and wear yellow clothes.
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Set up idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Vishnu on a clean platform.
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Offer chandan (sandalwood), bilva leaves, bhang, datura, flowers, sweets, and decorative items to the deities.
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Apply pink gulal to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing marital harmony and good fortune.
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Perform a formal puja of Lord Vishnu, offering fruits, especially amla (gooseberry), and light a ghee lamp under the Amla tree.
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Present khir or thandai as prasad to Lord Shiva.
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Conclude with the recitation of Ekadashi Katha, Shiva Chalisa, and Vedic mantras dedicated to Goddess Parvati, followed by arti.
Observing Rangbhari Ekadashi with devotion is believed to purify the mind and soul, strengthen marital bonds, and invite prosperity and happiness into one’s home.
Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026 provides devotees with an opportunity to honor multiple deities, begin Holi celebrations in Kashi, and immerse themselves in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Hinduism.
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