Padmini Ekadashi

The Story

Padmini Ekadashi is the rare shukla paksha Ekadashi of Adhika Masa, the intercalary lunar month also known as Purushottama Masa. The traditional katha tells of Queen Padmini, wife of King Kritavirya, who observed this vrat with deep devotion to Lord Vishnu after receiving guidance from Anasuya. Through the merit of the vow she was blessed with the heroic son Kartavirya Arjuna. Because it appears only when an extra lunar month is inserted, devotees treat it as a special opportunity for Vishnu bhakti, purification, and sankalpa.

Vidhi · How It's Done

• Begin with a sattvic sankalpa and worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, lamp, incense, and naivedya
• Observe Ekadashi fast according to capacity — nirjala, phalahar, or grain-free sattvic fasting
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Bhagavad Gita passages, or the Padmini Ekadashi vrat katha
• Offer charity, food, clothes, or support to devotees and Brahmins
• Keep night vigil with Vishnu nama-japa or bhajan where possible
• Break the fast during the local Dwadashi parana window on the following morning

Key Mantras

• ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
• ॐ विष्णवे नमः
• ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Bhog · Festival Foods

Fruits and milk · Tulsi water · Simple grain-free phalahar for parana

Regional Variants

• · Also called Kamala Ekadashi in some vrat calendars
• · Observed only in adhika masa years, so it is absent from ordinary annual Ekadashi lists
• · Local panchangs may differ on parana time because it depends on sunrise and Dwadashi tithi

Frequently Asked

When is Padmini Ekadashi in 2026?

Padmini Ekadashi is listed for May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) — Adhika Masa Shukla Ekadashi / Padmini Ekadashi. in India. Always confirm local panchang or official holiday notices for regional date variations.

Is Padmini Ekadashi a public holiday?

Public holiday status for Padmini Ekadashi in India can vary by country, state, institution, and local calendar. Check official holiday notices for your location.

Why is Padmini Ekadashi celebrated?

Padmini Ekadashi is the rare shukla paksha Ekadashi of Adhika Masa, the intercalary lunar month also known as Purushottama Masa.

How is Padmini Ekadashi celebrated at home?

Begin with a sattvic sankalpa and worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, lamp, incense, and naivedya Observe Ekadashi fast according to capacity — nirjala, phalahar, or grain-free sattvic fasting Recite Vishnu…

What food or prasad is prepared for Padmini Ekadashi?

Common foods and offerings include Fruits and milk, Tulsi water, Simple grain-free phalahar for parana.

What are the regional names of Padmini Ekadashi?

Padmini Ekadashi is also associated with names or regional forms such as पद्मिनी एकादशी, Also called Kamala Ekadashi in some vrat calendars, Observed only in adhika masa years, so it is absent from ordinary annual Ekadashi lists, Local panchangs may differ on parana time because it depends on sunrise and Dwadashi tithi.

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