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Apara Ekdashi 2026: Ekadashi date is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. Ekadashi date has been dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world. Lord Vishnu is worshiped with rituals on Ekadashi. Along with this, fasting is also observed. There is a provision in the scriptures for special worship and fasting of Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi of Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month. In this, Apara Ekadashi has been given special status.

Apara Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi day of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Apara means immense virtue and benefit. Worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day brings wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Also the person gets freedom from ghosts and sins committed unknowingly. However, doing some work on the day of Apara Ekadashi is also considered prohibited. Otherwise life becomes an abode of sorrow and poverty.

When is Apara Ekadashi? (When is Apara Ekdashi 2026)

• According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start at 09:56 pm on 12 May 2026.
• This date will end on May 13, 2026 at 01:29 pm.

Therefore, on the basis of Udayatithi, Apara Ekadashi fast will be observed on 13th May.

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Do not do these things on the day of Apara Ekadashi

Water to Tulsi: On the day of Ekadashi, offering water to the Tulsi plant, touching the Tulsi plant and plucking Tulsi leaves is prohibited. By doing this, Tulsi ji's fast for Lord Vishnu gets broken, due to which Tulsi Mata and Lord Vishnu get angry.

Do not keep dried basil: Before Ekadashi, flow the dried Tulsi respectfully into a river or reservoir. Because keeping dried basil in the house gives inauspicious results.

Consuming Tamasic things: On the day of Ekadashi, neither consume tamasic things nor bring them into the house. By doing this the blessings of the house are destroyed.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.

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