Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Katha & Significance
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Kamada Ekadashi 2027 is a sacred day in Hinduism or in the Vaishnavan calendar. The inner clarification, intellectual sharpening, and the obtaining of the right goals might be performed on the day.
This special day falls in the Chaitra month, during the Shukla Paksha. The ekadashi comes just after the colourful celebrations of the Holi festival.
In 2027, Kamada Ekadashi will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17, 2027. The sacred Vrat comes just after Chaitra Navaratri and Rama Navami, and is conducted all around India with deep dedication.
This ekadashi is observed to fulfil our wishes. In 2027, this is coming on Monday, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, making a beautiful impact of Lord Vishnu and Shiva offering.
Read more to discover the exact timings, parana timing, powerful benefits, rituals, dos and don’ts and significance of observing this ekadashi 2027.
Following the Hindu calendar, Kamada Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the shukla paksha in the Chaitra month.
It comes on the 11th day of waxing moon and comes after the Chaitra Navaratri celebration, which makes it spiritually important as the first Shukla Ekadashi of the year.
| Detail | Date & Time |
| Kamada Ekadashi Observance | Saturday, April 17, 2027 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 11:21 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2027 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 09:27 AM on Sunday, April 17, 2027 |
| Parana Time (Fast Breaking) | 06:00 AM to 07:42 AM on Sunday, April 18, 2027 |
| Dwadashi End Moment (on Parana Day) | 07:42 AM on April 18, 2027 |
| Paksha | Chaitra Shukla Paksha |
| Day (Vaar) | Saturday (Shanivaar) |
Kamada Ekadashi is a powerful day that is dedicated to honouring Lord Vishnu. The day is associated with the cleansing of Karmas to achieve the ultimate spiritual growth, instead of any material benefits.
The auspicious occasion is to remove the sinful reactions and purify the consciousness, which is possible by organizing the spiritual activities.
This year, it is carrying an opportunity to eliminate the distractions or problems in life. The followers do not let go of this time to waste and perform their chanting, kirtan, reading scriptures, and daan seva as much as they can.
Literal Meaning:
Kamada is a Sanskrit term that is described as ‘Kama’, which means wishes and ‘da’ means give. Hence, the word shows the one who fulfils the wishes.
As it does not point out the unfulfilled material desires, it leads towards the achievement of spiritual intentions.
Spiritual Significance:
The significance of Kamada Ekadashi is well entrenched in the inner change. The real beholder of this religious feast may advance to the karmic peace and inner reconciliation.
It counteracts the evils upon seeing the day with a certain level of sincerity and devotion.
As a rule, it is suggested to all people, yet those who want to rectify errors of the past or start a new spiritual life are recommended to do so.
This day of fasting assists in the stillness of the mind, calms down the hunger cravings, and it becomes so easy to devote the day to other religious practices, such as scripture reading and chanting.
The meaning of Parana is breaking the fast after the successful completion of Ekadashi. Parana is always done after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi.
These are important rules for Parana:
Kamada Ekadashi 2027 is usually known as Phala-dayini, as it’s considered to change one’s destiny through divine blessings.
In Vedic philosophy, the Ekadashi is referred to as the two-fold nature of human living:
Material Aspect: The devotees who are looking for worldly success, family harmony, or the removal of problems as it is said to bless ‘Siddhis’. It believes that human beings have the right earthly needs.
Spiritual Aspect: We learn that the ultimate ‘Kama’ is the hope for liberation by higher consciousness. By keeping fast, you share with the universe how your soul’s hunger for the divine is higher than your body’s hunger for food.
It transforms the focus from preyas (pleasurable but temporary) to shreyas (advantageous and eternal).
There are three types of Karma in Hindu scripture: Sanchita (accumulated), Agami (future), and Parabdha (part of past karma currently playing out as our current life).
Neutralizing Prarabdha: Among others, Kamada Ekadashi is noted to have the capacity to neutralize the impacts of heinous sins.
Even in the Varaha Purana, one is told that even the crime of killing a Brahmana, or of being under a strong curse (as in the story of Lalit), is removable by this Vrat.
Austerity as a Sponge: The practice of observing fast and staying awake in prayer (Jagran) serves as a spiritual “sponge” that grips the negative energies of past mistakes, giving the followers a clean slate.
Falling after the Chaitra Navaratri, this Ekadashi acts as an important discipline-building celebration of the year.
Setting the Frequency: This is like you format a computer to clean its cache; likewise, keeping the fast cleans the human system. It cleanses Parana and aligns the mind with Sattvic qualities.
A Year of Discipline: By destroying the senses (tongue and mind) on this first Ekadashi, a worshipper sets a psychological and spiritual precedent.
It develops the “spiritual muscle” needed to lead the challenges of the upcoming twelve months with peace.
The vrat katha of Kamada Ekadashi was described by Lord Krishna to King Yudhisthir in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
The story of a celestial city named Ratnapura, ruled by King Pundarika. In his reign, there was a Gandharva couple – Lalit and his wife Lalita.
They were madly in love and known for their melodic singing. One day, Lalit was singing in the king’s court.
During singing, his mind roamed to his beloved wife Lalita. Because of his distraction, his music went out of tune.
A serpent named Karkotaka was attending the performance in the court, and he caught the mistake.
The serpent cursed Lalit: “As you were disturbed by worldly desires while performing your duty, you will become a fearsome demon (Pishacha)”.
Lalit was instantly changed into a horrible demon. His wife was hurt and wandered the forest in pain. Eventually, she met the great saint Shringi, who asked her about the Kamada Ekadashi.
The saint told her to observe Kamada Ekadashi fast with full devotion and share her earned punya with her husband.
Lalita followed the guidance perfectly. She kept fast, honoured Lord Vishnu, and gave her all punya to Lalit.
Due to the divine power of Kamada Ekadashi, Lalit was instantly freed from the curse. He achieved his original form, and the couple joyfully reunited. They started travelling to heaven realms together.
What we learn from the story: The story teaches us the extraordinary power of Kamada Ekadashi – it can remove the most powerful curses and sins, and achieve the deepest wishes of devoted followers.
The complete arrangement for ekadashi fasting starts on Dashami, a day before the observance.
The devotee should follow the rules to get mentally ready to keep fasting:
These preparations before the vrat work as a fuel for the main day.
On the fasting day, one should follow the steps below to complete the observance without any problem:
1. Wake up in the early morning during Brahma muhurat between 4 and 6 AM.
2. Take a bath with holy water, or you can add a few drops of Ganga jal.
3. Take sankalp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu or visit a nearby temple.
4. Present fresh flowers, tulsi water, fruits, and many other offerings.
5. Keep the fast by Phalahar or a one-time sattvic meal fasting.
6. Recite the Hare Krishna Mahamantra:
“Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare.”
7. Involved in Harinam sankirtan at the temple.
8. Read the Bhagwat Gita or the Srimad Bhagwatam.
9. Take part in temple sewas like Anna daan, Gau sewa, Mandir nirmal sewa, etc.
The following additional steps are preferred for the followers to follow and boost their pre-spiritual practices:
Reciting these powerful mantras on Kamada Ekadashi 2027 gives immense benefits to the performer:
1. Vishnu Mool Mantra:
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
(Recite 108 times or more)
2. Vishnu Gayatri Mantra:
“Om Narayanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat”
3. Ekadashi Prayer:
“Ekadashi Vrat Karunga, Na Khaun Annadik Ahar, Vishnu Kripa Prapti Hetu, Karun Bhakti Saar”
4. Vishnu Sahasranama:
Chanting the complete Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 names of Lord Vishnu) is favourably excellent on Ekadashi.
5. Simple Prayer:
“Hey Bhagwan Vishnu, is shubh Kamada Ekadashi ke din me aapki sharan mein aaya hoon. Mujhe ap mere sarv paap se mukt kar dijiye aur meri sachchhi manokamna ko poori kijiye.”
Kamada Ekadashi is perfect, mainly for those who want to restart their journey in spirituality.
The devotees who are already on the way to bhakti can develop a strong, disciplined routine of devotional acts.
It cleanses the mind and soul to improve focus and develop self-control by cleansing the negative karmic actions from the past life.
The students may perform the day for good focus and clarity during studies. The couple may keep the fast together, and their relationship will grow healthy and spiritual.
Whoever with clear goal of forgiveness from the deity must observe this Ekadashi with devotion and the intention of honouring the lord.
What to Avoid:
There are certain food items that are completely forbidden on Ekadashi. Ensure to avoid these things before starting to observe the fast.
Acceptable Foods:
People who observe the day through Phalahar, a one-time meal, can have the following food items:
Kamada Ekadashi 2027 is an excellent occasion of spiritual cleanliness and the grace of God.
This is an effective Ekadashi which takes place immediately after Chaitra Navratri and Rama Navami, which possesses the magical power of eradicating all sins, including the most lethal sin of Brahmin killing and bestowing all wishes of the devout followers.
You can enjoy all the benefits of this religious vrat by observing the correct rituals, observing the dos and don’ts, breaking the fast at the appropriate time (06:00 AM -07:42 AM on April 18), and devoting all your heart to Lord Vishnu.
May Lord Vishnu bring blessings of peace, prosperity and spiritual liberation to all those who will be celebrating Kamada Ekadashi 2027.
Om Namah Bhagwate Vasudevaye!
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