📅 Pavitra Ekadashi 2026 – Panchang Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Festival | Pavitra Ekadashi |
| Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Hindu Month | Shravan |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Ekadashi |
| Deity Worshipped | Lord Vishnu |
| Alternate Name | Putrada Ekadashi (regional belief) |
🕉️ What is Pavitra Ekadashi?
Pavitra Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed during the holy month of Shravan. The word “Pavitra” means pure or sacred, signifying inner cleansing of body, mind, and karma through devotion, fasting, and disciplined living.
This Ekadashi is considered especially auspicious for:
- Spiritual purification
- Removal of past karmic impurities
- Strengthening devotion and self-control
🌿 Spiritual & Mythological Significance
🔹 Why Pavitra Ekadashi is important
According to Hindu scriptures:
- Observing Pavitra Ekadashi with faith cleanses sins accumulated knowingly or unknowingly
- Lord Vishnu blesses devotees with clarity, protection, and inner peace
- It strengthens bhakti (devotion) during the sacred Shravan month
🔹 Scriptural Belief
It is believed that:
A sincere Pavitra Ekadashi vrat equals many days of austerity, charity, and pilgrimage combined.
🪔 Pavitra Ekadashi Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath
- Clean the puja area and place Lord Vishnu’s idol or image
- Offer:
- Tulsi leaves
- Yellow flowers
- Fruits and sweets
- Light a diya with ghee
- Chant:
- Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Vishnu Sahasranama (if possible)
- Read or listen to Ekadashi Vrat Katha
- Spend the day in prayer, silence, or devotional activities
- Break the fast on Dwadashi following Parana rules
🍃 Pavitra Ekadashi Vrat Rules
✅ Allowed
- Fruits and milk
- Water or light fasting
- Simple satvik food (if not fasting completely)
❌ Avoid
- Grains and cereals
- Onion and garlic
- Non-vegetarian food
- Alcohol and indulgence
Some devotees observe nirjala vrat, while others keep a phalahar fast.
🌼 Benefits of Observing Pavitra Ekadashi
- Inner purification and mental clarity
- Reduction of negative karmic patterns
- Growth in devotion and self-discipline
- Peaceful mind and emotional balance
- Spiritual progress during Shravan month
🌙 Astrological Importance
- Ekadashi balances Jupiter and Vishnu tattva
- Helps calm restless mind during Moon-ruled Shravan
- Beneficial for people seeking spiritual stability and restraint
❓ Pavitra Ekadashi 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Why is it called Pavitra Ekadashi?
Because it is believed to purify the soul and cleanse accumulated karmic impurities.
Q2. Is Pavitra Ekadashi only for Vishnu devotees?
No. Anyone seeking inner purity and discipline can observe it.
Q3. Can working people observe Pavitra Ekadashi?
Yes. Partial fasting with fruits and milk is acceptable.
Q4. Is fasting compulsory on Ekadashi?
Fasting is recommended but devotion and discipline are more important.
Q5. When should Ekadashi fast be broken?
On Dwadashi Tithi, after sunrise, following Parana rules.
🪔 Do’s and Don’ts on Pavitra Ekadashi
✅ Do’s
- Maintain purity in thoughts and actions
- Chant Vishnu mantras
- Practice charity and humility
❌ Don’ts
- Avoid anger and arguments
- Avoid tamasic food
- Avoid negative speech and indulgence
🌺 Spiritual Message of Pavitra Ekadashi
Pavitra Ekadashi reminds devotees that true purity begins within. Fasting, prayer, and self-restraint are tools to cleanse the mind, not punish the body. The vrat teaches discipline, simplicity, and surrender to divine order.
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