Four Ekadashis in Jyeshtha Maas 2026: Dates and Parana Timings of Apara, Padmini, Parama and Nirjala Ekadashi The Hindu month of Jyeshtha in 2026 will feature four significant Ekadashi festivals due to the occurrence of Adhik Maas, an extra lunar month. These sacred days, known as Apara, Padmini, Parama, and Nirjala Ekadashi, are considered highly auspicious for devotees observing fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The unique alignment of celestial events has created a rare opportunity for spiritual practices, with each Ekadashi carrying distinct rituals and significance. Ekadashi, the 11th day of the lunar cycle, is traditionally observed twice monthly—once during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) and once during the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight). Fasting on Ekadashi is believed to offer profound spiritual benefits, including peace, harmony, and prosperity, as emphasized by ISKCON Dwarka. The presence of Adhik Maas in 2026, which falls between 17 May and 15 June, has resulted in four Ekadashi vrats within the same month, a phenomenon that is both rare and spiritually significant. The Jyeshtha Maas in 2026 began on 2 May and will conclude on 29 June. During this period, Adhik Maas will overlap, creating the conditions for multiple Ekadashi observances. Each of the four Ekadashis has specific dates and parana timings, which mark the end of the fast. Devotees are advised to follow these timings carefully to ensure the completion of their rituals. Apara Ekadashi, observed during the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha Maas, will occur on 13 May. According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi will span from 12 May at 2:52 pm to 13 May at 1:30 pm. The parana for this fast will take place on 14 May between 6:04 am and 8:41 am.#drik_panchang #iskcon_dwarka #iskcon_delhi #jyeshtha_maas #adhik_maas
