What can I eat during Ekadashi Vrat?

During Ekadashi Vrat, you can eat: Fruits, Milk & dairy, Nuts & dry fruits, Sabudana (sago), Singhara atta, Rock salt (sendha namak), Potatoes, Sweet potatoes. Avoid: Rice, Wheat, Dal / Lentils, Regular salt, Onion & Garlic, Non-vegetarian.

What are the rules of Ekadashi Vrat?

Fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and breaks the next morning (Dwadashi) after sunrise Complete abstinence from grains, pulses, and cereals Fruits, milk, nuts, and roots are permitted Avoid onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food Stay awake through the night if possible (Jagran) Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Break fast (Parana) on Dwadashi strictly within the Parana time window — breaking early or late reduces merit

What is the mantra for Ekadashi Vrat?

The main mantra is: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय (Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya)

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Twice a month

Ekadashi Vrat

Q: When is the next Ekadashi Vrat?

The next Ekadashi Vrat dates are: June 13, 2026 (Yogini Ekadashi), June 27, 2026 (Devshayani Ekadashi), July 13, 2026 (Kamika Ekadashi), July 27, 2026 (Shravana Putrada Ekadashi)

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the 11th day (ekadashi tithi) of both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases of the moon. It is considered one of the most sacred fasts in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing Ekadashi is believed to cleanse sins, purify the soul, and bring spiritual liberation (moksha). There are 24 Ekadashis in 2026 — each with a unique name and specific spiritual significance.

Upcoming Ekadashi Vrat Dates 2025

June 13, 2026 (Yogini Ekadashi)

June 27, 2026 (Devshayani Ekadashi)

July 13, 2026 (Kamika Ekadashi)

July 27, 2026 (Shravana Putrada Ekadashi)

Vrat Rules & Vidhi

1 Fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and breaks the next morning (Dwadashi) after sunrise
2 Complete abstinence from grains, pulses, and cereals
3 Fruits, milk, nuts, and roots are permitted
4 Avoid onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food
5 Stay awake through the night if possible (Jagran)
6 Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
7 Break fast (Parana) on Dwadashi strictly within the Parana time window — breaking early or late reduces merit

✅ Allowed Foods

Fruits
Milk & dairy
Nuts & dry fruits
Sabudana (sago)
Singhara atta
Rock salt (sendha namak)
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes

❌ Foods to Avoid

Rice
Wheat
Dal / Lentils
Regular salt
Onion & Garlic
Non-vegetarian

Sacred Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Chant 108 times with mala beads for maximum benefit

Benefits of Ekadashi Vrat

Destroys sins accumulated over many lifetimes, promotes longevity, brings prosperity, and leads to liberation (moksha). Nirjala Ekadashi alone is said to be equivalent to observing all 24 Ekadashis.

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