Apara Ekadashi 2026: Every year, Apara Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. Here, we will tell you whether the Apara Ekadashi fast will be observed on 12 May or 13 May. Read below to know about the auspicious alignments that will occur on Apara Ekadashi.
Apara Ekadashi 2026
The Ekadashi that occurs annually during the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha is known as Apara Ekadashi. It is said that observing a fast and performing proper rituals on Apara Ekadashi gets one free from all the sins and secures a place at the feet of Lord Vishnu. Click here to read in Hindi.
On Which Day is Apara Ekadashi?
This year, the Jyeshtha Ekadashi Tithi will begin on 12 May at 2:52 PM and will end on 13 May at 1:29 PM. Therefore, the Apara Ekadashi fast will be observed on 13 May, and the Parana will be done on 14 May. The auspicious time for breaking the fast (Parana) will be from 5:31 AM to 8:13 AM. Several auspicious alignments will occur on this day, bringing the opportunity to worship Lord Vishnu and seek His divine blessings. Several Auspicious Conjunctions will Form on Apara Ekadashi.
Khushi RawatUpdated 03 May 2026 01:31 PM IST
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