Mokshada Ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Mokshada 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
RecommendedMokshada Ekadashi Katha
After listening to the origin, glory and significance of Utpanna Ekadashi, Arjuna said to Lord Shri Krishna, "O revered Lord Shri Krishna! O master of the three worlds! You grant happiness and liberation to all. I bow to you. O Lord!
You are merciful. Please calm down one of my curiosities. " Lord Shri Krishna replied, "O Arjuna! Whatever you wish to know, speak fearlessly.
I will certainly resolve your curiosity. " Hearing this, Arjuna said - "O Lord! What you have told me about the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha has brought me great peace. Now,…
Puja Vidhi - Mokshada Ekadashi
The puja for Mokshada 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.
🛍️ Puja Samagri Checklist
Prepare these items for a complete puja
✅ Essential Items
⭐ Optional Items
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
✅ Allowed Foods
❌ Foods to Avoid
Special Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mokshada Ekadashi is observed on Sunday, December 20, 2026 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 20:15.
Grants moksha (liberation) and commemorates the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita
Avoid all grains and cereals, 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 (water chestnut) flour, dry fruits, coconut water. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast during Dwadashi tithi after sunrise. Parana time is crucial - must be within Dwadashi. Offer bhog to Lord Krishna before eating. Donate food 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.