Harshvardhan Mishra
2082 – 2083] Vikrama Samvata
Vrat Katha & Fasting Calendar (New Delhi, India)
Ekadashi Vrat holds a very special place in the Vaishnava tradition followed by ISKCON devotees. Observed on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi Tithi) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla (Gaura) Paksha, this fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu / Lord Krishna and is believed to purify the body, mind, and soul.
Below is the complete ISKCON Ekadashi fasting calendar for the year 2026, including Parana (fast-breaking) timings, Tithi details, and Masa names as per the Vaishnava Panchang.
January 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Shat Tila Ekadashi
Date: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Madhava Masa (Magha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 03:17 PM, Jan 13
- Ends – 05:52 PM, Jan 14
Parana Time: 07:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Bhaimi Ekadashi
Date: January 29, 2026 (Thursday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Madhava Masa (Magha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 04:35 PM, Jan 28
- Ends – 01:55 PM, Jan 29
Parana Time: 07:10 AM to 10:47 AM
February 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Vijaya Ekadashi
Date: February 13, 2026 (Friday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Govinda Masa (Phalguna)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 12:22 PM, Feb 12
- Ends – 02:25 PM, Feb 13
Parana Time: 07:00 AM to 10:44 AM
Amalaki Ekadashi
Date: February 27, 2026 (Friday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Govinda Masa (Phalguna)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 12:33 AM, Feb 27
- Ends – 10:32 PM, Feb 27
Parana Time: 06:47 AM to 10:38 AM
March 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Papamochani Ekadashi
Date: March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Vishnu Masa (Chaitra)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 08:10 AM, Mar 14
- Ends – 09:16 AM, Mar 15
Parana Time: 06:30 AM to 09:40 AM
Kamada Ekadashi
Date: March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Vishnu Masa (Chaitra)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 08:45 AM, Mar 28
- Ends – 07:46 AM, Mar 29
Parana Time: 06:14 AM to 07:09 AM
April 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Varuthini Ekadashi
Date: April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Madhusudana Masa (Vaishakha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 01:16 AM, Apr 13
- Ends – 01:08 AM, Apr 14
Parana Time: 06:54 AM to 10:13 AM
Mohini Ekadashi
Date: April 27, 2026 (Monday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Madhusudana Masa (Vaishakha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 06:06 PM, Apr 26
- Ends – 06:15 PM, Apr 27
Parana Time: 05:43 AM to 10:07 AM
May 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Apara Ekadashi
Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 02:52 PM, May 12
- Ends – 01:29 PM, May 13
Parana Time: 05:31 AM to 10:02 AM
Padmini Ekadashi
Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 05:10 AM, May 26
- Ends – 06:21 AM, May 27
Parana Time: 05:25 AM to 07:56 AM
June 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Parama Ekadashi
Date: June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 12:57 AM, Jun 11
- Ends – 10:36 PM, Jun 11
Parana Time: 05:23 AM to 10:02 AM
Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi
Date: June 25, 2026 (Thursday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 06:12 PM, Jun 24
- Ends – 08:09 PM, Jun 25
Parana Time: 05:25 AM to 10:04 AM
July 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Yogini Ekadashi
Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Vamana Masa (Ashadha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 08:16 AM, Jul 10
- Ends – 05:22 AM, Jul 11
Parana Time: 05:32 AM to 10:08 AM
Sayana Ekadashi
Date: July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Vamana Masa (Ashadha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 09:12 AM, Jul 24
- Ends – 11:34 AM, Jul 25
Parana Time: 05:39 AM to 10:11 AM
August 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Kamika Ekadashi
Date: August 9, 2026 (Sunday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Shridhara Masa (Shravana)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 01:59 PM, Aug 08
- Ends – 11:04 AM, Aug 09
Parana Time: 05:47 AM to 08:00 AM
Pavitropana Ekadashi (Vyanjuli Mahadvadashi)
Date: August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Shridhara Masa (Shravana)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 02:00 AM, Aug 23
- Ends – 04:18 AM, Aug 24
Parana Time: 05:55 AM to 06:20 AM
September 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Annada Ekadashi
Date: September 7, 2026 (Monday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Hrishikesha Masa (Bhadra)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 07:29 PM, Sep 06
- Ends – 05:03 PM, Sep 07
Parana Time: 06:02 AM to 10:13 AM
Parshva Ekadashi
Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Hrishikesha Masa (Bhadra)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 08:00 PM, Sep 21
- Ends – 09:43 PM, Sep 22
Parana Time: 06:10 AM to 10:12 AM
October 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Indira Ekadashi
Date: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Padmanabha Masa (Ashvina)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 02:07 AM, Oct 06
- Ends – 12:34 AM, Oct 07
Parana Time: 06:17 AM to 10:12 AM
Pashankusha Ekadashi
Date: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Padmanabha Masa (Ashvina)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 02:11 PM, Oct 21
- Ends – 02:47 PM, Oct 22
Parana Time: 06:27 AM to 10:12 AM
November 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Rama Ekadashi
Date: November 5, 2026 (Thursday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Damodara Masa (Kartika)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 11:03 AM, Nov 04
- Ends – 10:35 AM, Nov 05
Parana Time: 06:37 AM to 10:15 AM
Utthana Ekadashi
Date: November 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Damodara Masa (Kartika)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 07:15 AM, Nov 20
- Ends – 06:31 AM, Nov 21
Parana Time: 06:49 AM to 10:21 AM
December 2026 – ISKCON Ekadashi Dates
Utpanna Ekadashi
Date: December 4, 2026 (Friday)
Paksha: Krishna Ekadashi
Masa: Keshava Masa (Margashirsha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 11:03 PM, Dec 03
- Ends – 11:44 PM, Dec 04
Parana Time: 06:59 AM to 10:28 AM
Mokshada Ekadashi
Date: December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Paksha: Gaura Ekadashi
Masa: Keshava Masa (Margashirsha)
Ekadashi Tithi:
- Begins – 10:09 PM, Dec 19
- Ends – 08:14 PM, Dec 20
Parana Time: 07:10 AM to 10:36 AM
Important Notes for Devotees
- All timings are in local time of New Delhi, India.
- Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise, not midnight.
- Parana must be observed within the given time window for full Ekadashi benefits as per ISKCON tradition.
- During Ekadashi, grains and beans are strictly avoided; devotees focus on Hari Nama Sankirtan, scripture reading, and seva.
