When is Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Check Correct Date &Time, Vrat Muhurat, Significance of Adhik Maas Ekadashi

Padmini Ekadashi is considered one of the rarest and most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fasts in Hinduism. The sacred festival is observed during the Shukla Paksha of Adhik Maas, comes only once in nearly three years and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Devotees believe that observing the Padmini Ekadashi Vrat with full devotion can remove sins from past lives, eliminate obstacles in life, bring prosperity and ultimately help attain Moksha.

In 2026, Padmini Ekadashi falls during Adhik Jyeshtha Maas, also known as Purushottam Maas, so this occasion is even more auspicious for Vishnu devotees.

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Correct Date And Tithi Timing

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi for Padmini Ekadashi will begin on May 26th at 5:10 AM and end on May 27th at 6:21 AM.

However, as per the Udaya Tithi rule followed in Hindu traditions, the vrat will be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, because the Ekadashi tithi will prevail during sunrise on that day.

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Morning Puja Muhurat is 5:25 AM to 8:51 AM and the Vrat Parana Time (ending time) on May 28 falls between 5:25 AM to 8:08 AM

Why Padmini Ekadashi Is Extremely Rare

Padmini Ekadashi occurs only during Adhik Maas, the additional lunar month that appears approximately once every 32 months in the Hindu calendar.

Adhik Maas is also known as Purushottam Maas and is entirely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Because of this fasting and prayers performed during this period are believed to bring a lot of punya. According to hindu scriptures, observing this Padmini Ekadashi vrat is equivalent to performing pilgrimage at multiple holy sites and sacred rivers.

Padmini Ekadashi Fasting Rules

Devotees observing the vrat should avoid Rice, grains, Onion, garlic, Tamasic food. They should also avoid anger and negative thoughts. Many people consume only fruits, milk and sattvic food during the fast.

Spiritual Significance Of Padmini Ekadashi

Padmini Ekadashi is considered one of the most important Ekadashi fasts spiritually because it occurs during Purushottam Maas.

Devotees believe that observing this vrat removes sins from past births and brings peace and prosperity. It also Eliminates obstacles in life and attracts the blessings of Lord Vishnu