Padmini Ekadashi
Kannada
Padmini Ekadashi
About Padmini Ekadashi
Padmini Ekadashi falls during the Chaitra Navratri period in the month of Chaitra (March-April). It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Observing this fast is believed to bestow spiritual merit and grant the devotee liberation from sins.
Devotees observe strict fasting, engage in Vishnu worship, and perform charitable deeds.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
A strict fast without food or water is ideally observed.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and offer prayers.
- Maintain celibacy and avoid negative thoughts.
- Spend the day in prayer and meditation.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken on Dwadashi after offering food to Brahmins.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Vishnu altar with flowers and Tulsi leaves.
- Offer panchamrit and sacred water to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is believed to bestow spiritual merit and grant the devotee liberation from sins.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.