Kamada Ekadashi
Kamada Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Kamada 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
RecommendedKamada Ekadashi Katha
Shri Krishna's dear friend Arjun said, "O Kamalnayan! I bow to you a million times. O Jagdishwar! I request you to please narrate the story of Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.
What about this Ekadashi? What is its name? Who observed this fast first and what results are obtained by observing it? " Shri Krishna said, "O Arjun!
Once King Dilip had asked the same question to Guru Vashishtha I will narrate that story to you. King Dilip asked Guru Vashishtha, "O Gurudeva! What is the name of Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month? Which deity is worshiped there and…
Puja Vidhi - Kamada Ekadashi
The puja for Kamada 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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✅ Essential Items
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
✅ Allowed Foods
❌ Foods to Avoid
Special Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kamada Ekadashi is observed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Chaitra month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 07:48.
Fulfills all desires (kama) and grants liberation; removes sins and obstacles
Avoid all grains (rice, wheat, barley), pulses and beans, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and tobacco. Permitted phalahar items include fresh fruits, milk, curd, and ghee, sabudana preparations, singhara flour items, dry fruits and nuts, coconut water. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast on Dwadashi after sunrise. Parana must be done within Dwadashi tithi. Offer bhog to Lord Vishnu before eating. Feed Brahmins and the needy. Donate food and clothes.
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.