Mokshada Ekadashi 2026 Date

📅 Date: December 20, 2026

📜 Name: Mokshada Ekadashi

🧘 Tithi: Ekadashi

🌌 Nakshatra: Krittika

🌓 Paksha: Shukla (Margashirsha)

📆 Weekday: Sunday

🕒 Start-End Timing: Begins – 09:26 PM, Dec 19
Ends – 08:15 PM, Dec 20

Parana (Break Fast)

📅 Date: 2026-12-21

🌞 Sunrise: 06:00 AM

🧘 Tithi After Sunrise: Dwadashi (Shukla)

Vrat Significance

Mokshada Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day observed on December 20, 2026. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu with prayers, fasting, and rituals. Observing this vrat is believed to bring spiritual upliftment, purification, and divine blessings. The vrat katha of Mokshada Ekadashi highlights the spiritual importance of this Ekadashi. It is believed that observing this vrat brings prosperity, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.

🕉️ Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Once upon a time, in the city of Varanasi, there lived a devout Brahmin named Sumedh. He was a firm believer in Lord Vishnu and observed all the Ekadashi fasts with great dedication. He was known for his piety and generosity towards others.

One day, as Mokshada Ekadashi approached, Sumedh decided to observe the fast with even more fervor. He woke up early in the morning, took a bath in the holy Ganges river, and began his day with prayers and meditation. Throughout the day, he abstained from consuming any food or water, and spent his time in deep contemplation of Lord Vishnu.

As evening approached, Sumedh went to the Vishnu temple to offer his prayers. He lit incense and lamps, and placed fresh flowers at the feet of the deity. He prayed for the well-being of his family, and for the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

As he sat in front of the idol, he heard a faint voice. “Oh devotee, I am pleased with your devotion and dedication. Ask for a boon, and it shall be granted to you.”

Sumedh was overjoyed and humbly asked for the ultimate liberation, Moksha, for himself and his ancestors. The divine voice assured him that his wish would be granted.

The next morning, Sumedh broke his fast and felt a sense of peace and contentment like never before. As years went by, he continued to lead a righteous life, helping others and spreading the teachings of Lord Vishnu.

When the time came, Sumedh left his mortal body and attained Moksha, the ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

From that day on, Mokshada Ekadashi became a revered day for fasting and seeking spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that observing this fast with devotion and sincerity can lead one towards the path of Moksha.

May we all learn from the story of Sumedh and strive to attain spiritual liberation on this auspicious day of Mokshada Ekadashi.

🪔 Mokshada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for Mokshada Ekadashi Ekadashi 2026:

1. Begin by waking up early in the morning and taking a bath to purify yourself.

2. Prepare a clean altar or puja area in your home with a clean cloth and place idols or images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on it.

3. Light a diya (oil lamp) and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

4. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deities as a form of bhog (offering).

5. Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or any other prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

6. Chant the Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Katha or the story of Mokshada Ekadashi to understand the significance of this day.

7. Perform aarti by waving the diya in front of the deities and singing devotional songs.

8. Offer prasad (sacred food) to the deities and distribute it among family members and guests.

9. Observing a fast on this day is considered auspicious, so you can choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.

10. After the puja is complete, seek the blessings of the deities and pray for the well-being and moksha (liberation) of yourself and your loved ones.

11. You can also donate food, clothes, or money to the needy as a form of charity on this day.

12. Conclude the puja by meditating or spending some quiet time in reflection and gratitude for the blessings in your life.

May this Mokshada Ekadashi bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth to you and your family. Jai Shri Krishna!

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