Celebrated during every month of Magha, Jaya Ekadashi honors Lord Krishna and Vishnu. Devotees believe that it purifies sins and brings positive energy. According to Drik Panchang, prayers offered on Jaya Ekadashi can bring peace, prosperity and spiritual growth.
Here’s everything you need to know about Jaya Ekadashi 2026:-
When is Jaya Ekadashi 2026?
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Jaya Ekadashi is celebrated every year on the 11th day (Ekadashi tithi) of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
In 2026, the Ekadashi tithi is starting from January 28, which has created some confusion regarding the exact date. However, as per Drik Panchang, Jaya Ekadashi will be celebrated on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Jaya Ekadashi 2026: Auspicious time and Paran time
As per Drik Panchang, important timings to keep in mind for Jaya Ekadashi are given below:
Ekadashi date starts: January 28, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Ekadashi date ends: January 29, 2026 at 01:55 pm
Paran Divas Dwadashi End Moment: 11:09 am
auspicious time
wee hours: 05:25 am to 06:18 am
Morning Evening: 05:52 am to 07:11 am
Ravi Yoga: 07:11 am to 07:31 am
Abhijeet Muhurat: 12:13 pm to 12:56 pm
Vijaya Muhurta: 02:22 pm to 03:05 pm
Twilight time: 05:55 PM to 06:22 PM
evening evening: 05:58 PM to 07:17 PM
Amrit Kalam: 09:26 pm to 10:54 pm
Nishita Muhurta: 12:08 AM to 01:01 AM on January 30
Jaya Ekadashi 2026: fasting rules
On Jaya Ekadashi, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath and fast to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
According to Drik Panchang, two types of fasts are usually observed on this day:
Water fast: Complete the fast without food and water
Fruit fast: fast with fruits and water
Devotees choose the type of fast based on their health and devotion.
Jaya Ekadashi worship method
Worshiping Lord Krishna on the day of Jaya Ekadashi is considered extremely beneficial. Devotees can offer fruits, panchamrit and bhog during the puja.
Follow these simple steps to worship Lord Vishnu:
Keep the idol of Lord Vishnu covered with a yellow cloth on a pedestal.
Light a lamp and incense sticks.
set up a vase
Offer flowers, fruits, clothes, betel leaves and betel nuts.
Listen or read Ekadashi fasting story.
Devotees believe that true prayers on this day bring divine blessings and spiritual peace.
Jaya Ekadashi is a meaningful occasion to pause, reflect and reconnect with faith. By observing fasts, performing puja rituals and praying sincerely to Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, devotees seek inner peace, positive energy and spiritual upliftment. It is believed that celebrating this holy day with devotion and discipline brings harmony, prosperity and divine blessings in a person’s life.
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