Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Devshayani Ekadashi fast will be observed in 3 great coincidences, know the exact date and exact time of Paran according to the Panchang.


Lucknow. The fast of Devshayani Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi 2026) of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month, which is considered the best among all Ekadashis in Hindu religion, is going to be very special and rare this year. According to the calculations of the Vedic calendar, this time on Devshayani Ekadashi, 3 big and auspicious Mahayoga are being formed, which will increase the spiritual fruit of the worship and fast done on this day manifold. According to religious beliefs, from this holy date, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe, goes into yoga nidra on the bed of Sheshnag in Kshir Sagar for the next four months (120 days). With the Lord going to sleep, Chaturmas (Chaturmas 2026) will begin across the country and all auspicious and auspicious functions like marriage, mundan, sacred thread and house warming will be completely banned.

Don’t be confused about the date, there is fast on this day according to Udaya Tithi.

This year, there was confusion among the people regarding the time of beginning and end of Ekadashi date. According to astrologers and almanac:

  • Start of Ekadashi Tithi: Will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 09:12 AM.

  • End of Ekadashi Tithi: It will be on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:34 am.

  • Exact fast date: In Sanatan Dharma, Udaya Tithi (the date present at the time of sunrise) is considered supreme. Since Ekadashi Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on the morning of 25th July, hence the holy fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed. 25 July 2026, Saturday Only will be kept.

3 very auspicious yoga and best time for worship

This time’s Ekadashi is very unique from the astrological point of view because it is coming in the Triveni Sangam of 3 major auspicious yogas, which will open the doors of progress in the career and financial condition of the people.

  • Most auspicious time of worship: morning of 25th july 07:21 am to 09:03 am This time is considered best for special worship of Lord Vishnu. During this time, offering Panchamrit, yellow flowers, yellow clothes and jaggery-gram to Shri Hari will be very beneficial.

Exact time of Parana Time

The full results of Ekadashi fast are achieved only when its Parana (breaking of the fast) is done as per the rules within the auspicious time on the next day.

  • Date of passing: 26 July 2026, Sunday.

  • Passage time: sunday morning From 05:39 am to 08:22 am Will remain. Within this time period, the fasting people should break their fast by consuming satvik food.

Don’t make these 3 mistakes even by mistake, keep these things in mind

According to religious rules, there should be a complete Satvik atmosphere in the house on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi. On this day, do not cook garlic, onion or Tamasic food at home even by mistake. Most importantly, plucking Tulsi leaves is strictly prohibited on the day of Ekadashi; If you have to offer Tulsi Dal to Lord Vishnu, then pluck it a day before (on 24th July) and keep it. Along with this, on this day one should avoid arguments and anger and keep mentally chanting the Mahamantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’.