Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: When and why is Vijaya Ekadashi celebrated? Fasting helps remove sins.

News Topical, Digital Desk : On Ekadashi, it is customary to worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Additionally, donations of food, money, and other items should be made to temples or the poor. According to religious belief, observing the Vijaya Ekadashi  fast in a proper manner increases happiness and prosperity. Furthermore, food stores are always full. 

When is Vijaya Ekadashi celebrated in 2026?

According to the Vedic calendar, the Vijaya Ekadashi fast (Vijaya Ekadashi 2026) is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Phalgun. On this special occasion, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and the Mother Goddess, the protector of the universe, and recite the fasting story. This ensures the devotee receives the full benefits of the fast.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 Date and Auspicious Time

According to the Vedic calendar, this time Vijaya Ekadashi fast will be observed on February 13 (When is Vijaya Ekadashi 2026) and the time for breaking the fast is from 07:00 AM to 09:14 AM on February 14.
Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month begins - 12:22 PM on February 12.
Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month ends - 02:25 PM on February 13.

Importance of Vijaya Ekadashi (Vijaya Ekadashi Significance)

According to religious belief, observing this fast properly removes obstacles in one's work, overcomes life's challenges, and grants victory over enemies. Pleased with the worship of the devotee, Lord Vishnu fulfills their desires.

Brahma Muhurta - from 05:18 am to 06:09 am
Vijay Muhurta - from 02:27 pm to 03:12 pm
Godhuli Muhurta - from 06:08 pm to 06:24 pm
Abhijit Muhurta - from 12:13 pm to 12:58 pm

Vishnu Mantra
1. Om Brihaspate Ati Yadaryo Arhad Dyumdvibhati Kratumajjaneshu.

Yaddidayachdavas ritaprajat tadasmasu dravinam dhehi chitram”.

2. Vrinda, Vrindavani, Vishwapujita, Vishwapaavani.

Pushpasara, Nandini Cha Tulsi, Krishnajivani.

Et Naam Ashtakam Chaiva Stotra Namarth Sanyutam.

Ya:Pathet Ta Sampoojya Sobhavmedh Falam Labhet.

3. Om Vasudevay Vighmahe Vaidhyarajaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||

Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Amrita Kalasa Hasthaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||

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