Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi, Benefits & Parana Time

Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The story of Kamada Ekadashi is mentioned in the ancient scriptures like the Varaha Purana. 

Once, in the beautiful city of Ratnapura, there lived a Gandharva named Lalit and his wife Lalita. Lalit was a talented singer in the court of King Pundarika. One day, while performing, Lalit got distracted thinking about his wife, which caused a mistake in his singing.

The king became furious and cursed Lalit to become a demon (rakshasa).

Heartbroken, Lalita sought help from sages and eventually met the wise sage Shringi Rishi. He advised her to observe the Kamada Ekadashi fast with full devotion and dedicate its merit to her husband.

Lalita performed the vrat sincerely, and as a result, Lalit was freed from the curse and regained his original form.

Moral: Devotion, faith, and fasting on Kamada Ekadashi can remove even severe sins and curses.

Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Date & Time

Kamada Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.

• Ekadashi Date: March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: March 28, 2026 – 08:12 PM (approx)
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: March 29, 2026 – 10:45 PM (approx)

Parana (Fast Breaking) Time

• Parana Date: March 30, 2026
• Parana Time: After sunrise – before 08:30 AM (approx)

Parana should be done during Dwadashi tithi after sunrise.

Kamada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

• Wake up early during Brahma Muhurta
• Take a holy bath and wear clean clothes
• Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
• Offer flowers, fruits, Tulsi leaves, and incense
• Observe a fast (nirjala or with fruits)
• Chant Vishnu mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
• Read or listen to Kamada Ekadashi vrat katha
• Stay awake at night (Jagran) if possible

Kamada Ekadashi Benefits

Observing this vrat is believed to bring:

• Removal of sins and past karmic doshas
• Freedom from curses and negative influences
• Blessings of happiness and prosperity
• Fulfillment of desires
• Spiritual growth and peace of mind

It is especially powerful for those seeking relief from relationship problems and past mistakes.

Parana Vidhi (Breaking the Fast)

• Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise
• Offer food to Brahmins or the needy before eating
• Consume simple satvik food (avoid onion, garlic)
• Avoid breaking fast during Hari Vasara period

Avoid rice, grains, and non-veg food on Ekadashi, maintain purity in thoughts and actions and donate food or clothes for added blessings.