Ekadashi is one of the most powerful days to achieve spiritual growth. This day is dedicated to the honor of Lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Shri Hari Vishnu with utmost devotion and piety. There are 24 Ekadashis celebrated in a year which fall twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Ekadashi means that this day falls on the 11th day of both the waxing and waning phases of the Moon. This day is associated with devotion, spiritual growth, enlightenment, self discipline and purification. This fast is so powerful that it purifies your body, mind and soul. On this mighty day, devotees offer sincere prayers to Lord Vishnu and seek blessings by practicing self-discipline. The day is powerful for strengthening the spiritual path. In the month of May, we will examine the observance of Ekadashis and their spiritual significance:
Ekadashi in May 2026 : date and time
placenta Ekadashi in May 2026: check date and time
Ekadashi Tithi Start – 12 May 2026 – 02:52 PMEkadashi date ends – May 13, 2026 – 01:29 PMTime of Paran – 14 May 2026 – 05:31 am to 08:14 amParan Divas Dwadashi Ending Moment – May 14, 2026 – 1:20 AM
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Ekadashi date starts – 26 May 2026 – 05:10 am Ekadashi date ends – May 27, 2026 – 06:21 am Time of Paran – 28 May 2026 – 05:25 am to 07:56 amParan Divas Dwadashi End Moment – May 28, 2026 – 07:56 AM
Ekadashi in May 2026: Significance
Ekadashi has great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Ekadashi falls twice a month in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. It is one of the most auspicious and sacred days to perform puja rituals related to Lord Vishnu. This day has spiritual significance and is about renunciation and self-control. In this materialistic world full of uncertainties, people often look for inner peace and spiritual growth, so once you understand the importance of spirituality, inner peace and moksha then it is the best way to move away from this material world and find peace. Ekadashi is a reminder that you need to pause for a while and prioritize your spiritual growth. Devotees offer true prayers to Lord Shri Hari and control their senses by praying, chanting mantras and reading sacred scriptures. This fast is so powerful that it can remove all the negative karma done in your previous birth and gives you mental peace.
Ekadashi in May 2026: Puja rituals
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting the puja rituals. It would be better to wake up in Brahma Muhurta. 2. Chant the name during Brahma Muhurta on the day of Ekadashi, which is considered really praiseworthy. 3. Take a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Vishnu in it. 4. Light a lamp of desi ghee, decorate the idol with new clothes and a garland of yellow flowers. 5. Choose one or two mantras of Lord Vishnu and chant it 108 times to invoke the idol. 6. Worship is considered incomplete without offering Tulsi leaves. But Tulsi leaves should be broken on the day of Ekadashi only. It would be better to pluck these leaves a day in advance. 7. Offer five seasonal fruits, dry fruits and home-made sweets as Bhog Prasad. 8. Recite Ekadashi Katha and complete your puja by performing aarti. 9. The fast is broken on Dwadashi Tithi, but some people who cannot bear the hunger, break their fast in the evening and eat satvik food recommended for the fast and others break their fast on the next day on Dwadashi Tithi.
Lord Vishnu Mantra:
These are the following Lord Vishnu mantras that you can chant on this auspicious day:1. Om Namo Bhagwate Vaaudevaye..!!2. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari O Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!3. Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!4. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
