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In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi is considered an extremely sacred and auspicious day dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. Every Ekadashi inspires devotees toward self-purification and devotion. However, when Parama Ekadashi falls during Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas), its significance becomes even greater.
This rare Ekadashi occurs only once every three years, making it highly special and spiritually rewarding. According to religious beliefs, observing this fast and worshipping with devotion and proper rituals destroys sins and brings the special blessings of Lord Vishnu.
According to the Vedic Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha during Adhik Maas will begin on June 11, 2026, at 12:57 AM and conclude on the same day at 10:36 PM. Based on Udaya Tithi, the Parama Ekadashi fast will be observed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The word โParamaโ means supreme or the highest. Therefore, this Ekadashi is considered especially fruitful among all Ekadashis. Religious scriptures describe this fast as a means to attain freedom from poverty and sins.
Mythological legends mention that Kubera, the god of wealth, received the blessings of Lord Shiva and attained the position of treasurer of the gods through the power of this fast. Similarly, King Harishchandra regained his lost kingdom and family due to the spiritual merit of observing Parama Ekadashi.
It is believed that anyone who observes this fast with devotion and discipline receives the spiritual merit equivalent to performing an Ashwamedha Yajna. Lord Krishna told Arjuna that devotees who worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day attain Vaikuntha Dham after death.
On this sacred day, devotees should wake up during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and take a vow to observe the fast. After cleansing the home temple or worship area, idols or images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi should be placed.
Offer yellow flowers, incense, lamps, sandalwood, Panchamrit, and fruits to the Lord. Yellow-colored sweets should be offered along with Tulsi leaves, as Lord Vishnu does not accept offerings without Tulsi.
After the worship, devotees should listen to the Parama Ekadashi Vrat Katha and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama. Chanting the mantra โOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevayaโ is considered highly auspicious.
According to religious beliefs, staying awake throughout the night in devotion is especially significant. Devotees spend the night singing bhajans, chanting mantras, and meditating on the Lord. The fast is concluded by feeding Brahmins, needy people, poor and helpless individuals, and by offering donations.
In Sanatan culture, charity is considered one of the main pillars of Dharma. Donations made on Parama Ekadashi are believed to grant eternal spiritual merit. Scriptures mention that helping the needy on this day greatly pleases Lord Vishnu.
The Skanda Purana states:
เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเฅเคชเคพเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคคเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคคเคธเฅเคฏ เคฆเคถเคฎเคพเคเคถเฅเคจ เคงเฅเคฎเคคเคเฅค
เคเคฐเฅเคคเคตเฅเคฏเฅ เคตเคฟเคจเคฟเคฏเฅเคเคถเฅเค เคเคถเฅเคตเคฐเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคคเฅเคฏเคฐเฅเคฅเคฎเฅเคต เคเฅฅ
โA wise person should dedicate a portion of their honestly earned wealth for the pleasure of God and the welfare of society.โ
On this day, donating food, serving water, distributing fruits, donating religious books, and helping patients and differently-abled individuals are considered highly virtuous acts. Selfless charity brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into life.
Parama Ekadashi conveys the message of service and humanity. In Sanatan tradition, helping the needy and serving suffering humanity is considered one of the best ways to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
With this spirit, Narayan Seva Sansthan has been dedicated for years to serving poor, helpless, and differently-abled children and needy individuals. On the sacred occasion of Parama Ekadashi, join the institutionโs service projects, help provide meals to needy children, and receive the blessings of Shri Hari.
Parama Ekadashi is a rare and divine opportunity to receive the blessings of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. On this sacred occasion, remember Lord Vishnu, help those in need, and take a pledge to walk on the path of Dharma and humanity.
Q. When is Parama Ekadashi in 2026?
A. Parama Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Q. How often does Parama Ekadashi occur?
A. Parama Ekadashi occurs approximately once every three years because it falls only during Adhik Maas.
Q. Which deity is worshipped on Parama Ekadashi?
A. This sacred fast is dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu.
Q. What is the significance of the Parama Ekadashi fast?
A. According to religious beliefs, this fast helps destroy sins, remove poverty, bring happiness and prosperity, and grant salvation.
Q. What should be donated on Parama Ekadashi?
A. Food donations, grains, water service, fruit distribution, and helping needy and differently-abled people are considered highly auspicious.
Purushottam Maasโalso known as Adhik Maas (the intercalary month)โis not merely an extra period of time, but a divine opportunity for the elevation of the soul. It is a sacred epoch when even the simplest acts of devotion begin to yield extraordinary fruits. Although the scriptures generally deem this month unsuitable for worldly auspicious ceremonies, Lord Krishna Himself, through His divine grace, bestowed upon it the supreme status of ‘Purushottam Maas.’
In the sacred traditions of Sanatan Dharma, Purushottam Maas holds an exceptionally exalted and auspicious place. This holy month is considered a rare opportunity to receive the special grace of Lord Shri Hari.
In Sanatan Dharma, the full moon day is considered extremely sacred and virtuous. This day is especially fruitful for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. When this full moon falls in the Purushottam month, or Adhik Maas, its significance increases manifold.
