Parsva Ekadashi 2026: Monday, 21 September 2026
Parsva Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Monday, 21 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:50 AM – 12:38 PM IST.
Observance days in 2026
The panchang lists Parsva Ekadashi on 2 consecutive days in 2026 — this reflects the Smarta and Vaishnava observance traditions: when the Ekadashi tithi spans two sunrises, householders (Smarta) and Vaishnava devotees fast on adjacent days. Follow your family or sampradaya tradition.
| Date (Delhi) | Day |
|---|---|
| 21 September 2026 | Monday |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday |
Shubh muhurat windows
Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
21 September 2026 (Monday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:50 AM – 12:38 PM | Delhi |
22 September 2026 (Tuesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:50 AM – 12:38 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Parsva Ekadashi celebrate?
Parsva Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Parsva Ekadashi (Vamana Ekadashi) marks Vishnu turning on his side during Chaturmas sleep, and the Vamana avatar.
Frequently asked questions
When is Parsva Ekadashi in 2026?
Parsva Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Monday, 21 September 2026. The panchang also lists Tuesday, 22 September 2026 — see the observance note above. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Parsva Ekadashi celebrate?
Parsva Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Parsva Ekadashi (Vamana Ekadashi) marks Vishnu turning on his side during Chaturmas sleep, and the Vamana avatar.
What is the shubh muhurat on Parsva Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 21 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:50 AM to 12:38 PM IST. Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
Does the Parsva Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Parsva Ekadashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Parsva Ekadashi in 2027?
Parsva Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Friday, 10 September 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Parsva Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.