Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Timings & Significance

Ekadashi is believed to be one of the most auspicious days for worshipping Bhagwan Vishnu in Hinduism. Occurring two times per week i.e., once during the Shukla Paksha and once during the Krishna Paksha, devotees observe fasts and rituals on this day in order to purify their souls and also to attain the Lord’s blessings. The second Ekadashi of March, which is known as Kamada Ekadashi is coming up. In this article, we will learn about the important dates, spiritual significance, sacred timings, puja vidhi and every other important detail related to this festival. Read on.

Each Ekadashi festival happening throughout the year has its own name and specific importance. The first Ekadashi of March was called Papmochani i.e., the one that provides moksha from all kinds of sins. Whereas Kamada is an Ekadashi that is linked to wish fulfilment. Religious leaders say that if a devotee observe rituals and fasts with sincere faith and dedication, their wishes will come true as a result of Bhagwan Vishnu’s divine grace.

Indeed, the literal meaning of Kamada is “that which grants desires.” As a matter of fact, the greatest desire fulfilment for a Lord Vishnu devotee would be the purification of his or her soul and strengthening of Bhakti, resulting in the attainment of Moksha.

Date and Timings of Ekadashi Tithi and Puja Vidhi are provided below as per Hindu calendar.

Beginning of Ekadashi Tithi: 08:45 AM, 28th March

Conclusion of Ekadashi Tithi: 07:46 AM, 29th March

Sacred time period for performing puja is from 7:48 AM to 12:26 PM.

The items required for performing Kamada Ekadashi puja are provided below:

Clothes & flowers that are yellow in colour, idol or picture of Bhagwan Vishnu, a lamp and an incense, leaves taken from Tulsi plant, akshat or rice and sandalwood, supari or betel nut, fruits, panchmeva or mixed nuts and a book containing Ekadashi stories.

Devotees are highly recommended to wake up during Brahma Muhurta and take a holy bath. We should wear clothes. Yellow is the preferred colour for clothing as this colour is believed to particularly auspicious during Ekadashi. Then, we should clean the puja mandir area, preferably with water taken from river Ganga.

Place the idol of Bhagwan on a small platform and take a vow to to observe the fast. Then light the lamp and incense. Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu, followed by sandalwood, Tulsi leaves and akshat.

Spiritual leaders say that the Tulsi leaves should be plucked a day before Ekadashi. Plucking Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi festival is considered to be an inauspicious act.

We can end the puja by providing bhog to the Lord and by chanting mantras honouring Him. We should read the vrat kadha of Kamada Ekadashi as well. Fast can be broken on the next day by following the right Parana ritual.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which Ekadashi is most important in 2026?
   Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most important and sacred Ekadashi of the year. It falls on June 25, 2026,
2. What foods are avoided on Ekadashi?
   On Ekadashi, it is advised to avoid all grains, cereals, pulses and lentils. Non-vegetarian food, onions, garlic, honey and processed foods should also be avoided as these are considered non-sattvic.
3. Which vegetables can be eaten in Ekadashi fast?
   On Ekadashi, you can eat root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cucumber, squash, radish and yams.