Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Vijaya Ekadashi fast, which promises victory over enemies, is observed on February 13th. This is how Lord Vishnu will be pleased.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Phalgun. Worshiping Lord Vishnu with rituals and donating yellow items on this day is considered auspicious. This brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to life. The Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Phalgun.

Ekadashi fasting is considered the best in the scriptures because it is the only fast whose merits can be donated to another person. Furthermore, those who observe this fast attain salvation. Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on February 13th.

Fast to conquer the enemy

It is believed that observing this fast helps one conquer their enemies. It is also believed that observing this fast and chanting the Lord's mantras removes difficulties in life and paves the way to success.

In Hinduism, the Ekadashi fast is considered highly significant for seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu. This fast is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi (the Ekadashi date) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) and Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of every month, but its significance increases even more when it falls during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Phalgun (Falgun), and is known as Vijaya Ekadashi.

Those who observe the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi get success over their enemies and the obstacles in their progress also get removed. 

Sri Ram had observed Vijaya Ekadashi

Lord Shri Ram observed this fast before conquering Lanka. It is believed that observing this fast removes all ailments and sorrows from the devotee's life and grants victory over his enemies. The virtuous effects of observing the Vijaya Ekadashi fast can also help a person win court cases.

Vijaya Ekadashi date

Vijaya Ekadashi Tithi will begin on February 12 at 12:33 pm and end on the 13th at 2:26 pm.

According to the classical law, Vijaya Ekadashi fast will be observed on 13th February only.

Whenever Ekadashi Tithi falls at sunrise, the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi is observed, hence it is as per the scriptures to observe the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi only on 13th February.

Importance of Vijaya Ekadashi fast

It is believed that Lord Rama also observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast. While on his way to Lanka, Lord Rama, along with his army, observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast on the seashore. Since then, this Ekadashi has been named Vijaya Ekadashi.

Vijaya Ekadashi puja method

• On Vijaya Ekadashi, wake up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning and take a bath. After this, meditate on Lord Vishnu and install his idol.
• After this, first apply sandalwood to Lord Vishnu and offer clothes.
• Now offer yellow colored things to God, offer him yellow sweets and jaggery gram.
• After this, meditate on Lord Vishnu and chant his mantras.
• Recite the Vijaya Ekadashi fasting story and then perform aarti. Finally, distribute prasad to everyone.

Mantras of Lord Vishnu

Om Namo Narayanay॥

Om Namo: Bhagwate Vasudevaya.

Om Shri Vishnuve Cha Vidmahe Vasudevay Dhimahi. Tanno Vishnu: Prachodayat.

Mangalam Lord Vishnu, Mangalam Garuddhwaj. Mangalam Pundari Kaksha, Mangalay Tano Hari.

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