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News India Live, Digital Desk: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Sanatan Dharma, and falls in the Shukla Paksha of Magh month. Jaya Ekadashi It is considered extremely auspicious. According to beliefs, by observing this fast as per the rituals, one gets immense blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Jaya Ekadashi fast in the year 2026 29 January, Thursday Will be kept. Lord Shri Krishna himself had explained the importance of this Ekadashi to Yudhishthir and said that this fast will liberate one from evil spirits and evil spirits.
Jaya Ekadashi 2026: Auspicious time and time of Paran
According to the Vedic calendar, this time the Ekadashi tithi is extended by two days, but due to Udayatithi, the fast will be valid only on January 29.
Ekadashi Tithi Start: 28 January 2026, from 04:35 pm
Ekadashi date ends: 29 January 2026, till 01:55 pm
Time of Parana (breaking of fast): 30 January 2026, between 07:10 am to 09:20 am (auspicious time).
Specific: Keep in mind that do Parana only before the end of Dwadashi Tithi (by 11:09 am) and after ‘Hari Vasar’ ends.
Don’t do this work even by mistake (Don’ts)
Ekadashi fast is considered complete only when you follow Satvikta. Take special care of these things during the fast:
Sacrifice of rice: Neither consume rice nor donate it on the day of Ekadashi.
Rules of Tulsi: Tulsi Mata herself observes a fast on this day, hence neither pluck Tulsi leaves nor touch them nor offer water to the plant.
Forbidden Foods: Apart from meat, wine, garlic and onion, consumption of lentils, honey, brinjal, cabbage, carrot, turnip and spinach is prohibited.
Lifestyle: Cutting hair, nails, shaving and sleeping during the day is prohibited on this day. Stay away from anger, lies, violence and slander.
Datun and Paan: Get up in Brahma Muhurta, but do not brush your teeth or brush your teeth and do not consume paan at all.
What to do during fasting (Do’s)
Fruit diet: If you are not able to observe Nirjala fast, then you can consume fruits like banana, apple, grapes and milk, curd, cheese or sago.
Grain Options: Buckwheat or water chestnut flour can be used. Try to have food without salt (or take only rock salt).
Devotion: Follow celibacy completely. Do not sleep at night, but Vishnu Sahasranama Recite or keep vigil at night while singing bhajans and kirtans.
Charity: Helping the needy and meditating on Lord Narayana on the day of Ekadashi is extremely fruitful.
Amazing benefits of Jaya Ekadashi fast
According to religious texts, fasting on Jaya Ekadashi destroys a person’s known and unknown sins. This fast not only provides happiness, prosperity and mental peace, but also paves the way for salvation after death. This fast is considered a panacea especially for those who fear Pitra Dosh or negative powers.