Amalaki Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026 it falls on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Amalaki Ekadashi 2026
Follow these sacred rituals to make the most of this auspicious day
Start the day with sankalpa and prayer
EssentialPerform main puja with Vishnu mantra japa
RecommendedEvening deepa and aarti, then keep night vigil
RecommendedAmalaki Ekadashi Katha
Addressing the eighty-eight thousand sages, Sutaji said - "O Sages! It is a story of ancient times. The great king Mandhata asked Vashishthaji - O Vashishthaji! If you are pleased with me, then please tell me the procedure of such a fast, which can prove beneficial for me.
" Maharishi Vashishthaji said - "O King! The fast of Amalaki Ekadashi is the best of all the fasts and ultimately gives salvation. " King Mandhata said - "O great sage! How did this Amalaki Ekadashi fast come into existence?
What is the procedure for observing this fast? O expert of the Vedas! Please tell…
Puja Vidhi - Amalaki Ekadashi
The puja for Amalaki Ekadashi is a sacred ritual that offers us an opportunity to establish a deep connection with divinity. This method is inspired by centuries-old traditions and is performed with devotion, reverence, and the spirit of surrender.
This comprehensive puja guide contains 5 essential steps that can be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes. Each step is explained with clarity and devotion to help you connect with the divine presence of Lord Krishna.
🪔 1. Step 1
Wake before sunrise, bathe, and take the sankalpa (vow) to observe the fast.
🌸 2. Step 2
Set up a clean altar for Lord Vishnu; light a diya and offer flowers, incense, and Tulsi leaves.
📿 3. Step 3
Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and the Ekadashi mantra through the day.
🙏 4. Step 4
Read or listen to the Ekadashi Katha and keep a night vigil (jagaran).
✨ 5. Step 5
Break the fast (Parana) on Dwadashi after offering bhog to the Lord.
The most important aspect of puja is your devotion and faith. Whether you follow each step in detail or adapt it to your circumstances, purity of mind and the spirit of surrender are the foundation of true worship. May Lord Krishna bless you with divine love and eternal peace. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
✅ Allowed Foods
❌ Foods to Avoid
Special Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Phalguna month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 22:34.
Worship of Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) tree; grants liberation and removes all sins
Avoid all grains (rice, wheat, barley), pulses and beans, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and tobacco. Permitted phalahar items include amla (indian gooseberry) preparations, fresh fruits, milk, curd, and ghee, sabudana preparations, dry fruits and nuts, coconut water. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast on Dwadashi after sunrise. Consume amla preparations first. Offer food to Lord Vishnu before eating. Donate amla fruits to Brahmins.
Plan ahead and make light adjustments: take sankalpa at sunrise, keep a fruit/milk phalahar fast through the workday, do mantra japa in spare moments, and complete evening aarti. Sincere intention matters more than rigid observance.