When is Papamochini and Kamada Ekadashi in March? Note down the exact date, auspicious time and time of Paran:

News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi Tithi falls in both the fortnights (Krishna and Shukla Paksha) of each month. The month of March 2026 is very important from the spiritual point of view because two of the most influential Ekadashis of the year occur in this month. papamochini And Kamada Ekadashi Will be celebrated.

Here are the complete details of both these fasts:

1. Papmochani Ekadashi (Papmochani Ekadashi 2026)

This Ekadashi falls in the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. As is clear from the name, this fast is considered to liberate one from sins committed unknowingly.

Fast date: 15 March 2026 (Sunday)

Ekadashi Tithi Start: March 14, from 08:10 am

Ekadashi date ends: March 15, till 09:16 am

Time of Parana (Vrat Parana): March 16, between 06:30 am and 08:54 am.

2. Kamada Ekadashi (Kamada Ekadashi 2026)

Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is called ‘Kamada Ekadashi’. It is believed that this fast fulfills all the desires of a person and destroys all his sorrows.

Fast date: 29 March 2026 (Sunday)

Ekadashi Tithi Start: March 28, from 08:45 am

Ekadashi date ends: March 29, till 07:46 am

Time of Parana (Vrat Parana): March 30, between 06:14 am and 07:09 am.

Important rules and precautions for Ekadashi fast

People observing Ekadashi fast should keep some special things in mind:

Sacrifice of rice: Cooking and eating rice at home is completely prohibited on the day of Ekadashi.

Satvik Food: Those who do not fast should also stay away from Tamasic food like meat, alcohol, onion and garlic on this day.

Importance of Parana: The results of Ekadashi are obtained only when the Parana (breaking) of the fast is done on the next day at an auspicious time (Dwadashi Tithi).

Worship of Lord Vishnu: Chanting the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’ on this day is very beneficial.

Religious importance of these Ekadashis

According to religious texts, Papamochini Ekadashi provides mental peace and purification to a person. At the same time, Kamada Ekadashi falls around the Hindu New Year (Chaitra Navratri), which infuses new energy and positivity in life.