In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered to have special importance, but when this fast falls in Purushottam month, its importance increases manifold. In the year 2026, Padmini Ekadashi of Purushottam month will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27. According to religious beliefs, worshiping Lord Vishnu as per the rituals and fasting on this day brings happiness, prosperity and salvation to children.
Padmini Ekadashi is considered to be a particularly rare and fruitful Ekadashi. There is a mythological belief that by observing this fast, the troubles of life go away and one gets the special blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Padmini Ekadashi 2026 auspicious time
According to the religious calendar, Padmini Ekadashi Tithi will start from the night of 26th May and the fast will be observed on 27th May.
fast date
Padmini Ekadashi: 27 May 2026, Wednesday
auspicious time of puja
Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi after morning bath will be considered auspicious. On this day, worship Lord Vishnu with yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves and Panchamrit.
passage time
Ekadashi fast is broken the next day on Dwadashi Tithi at an auspicious time. It is considered auspicious to do Parana after sunrise.
(There may be slight difference in time according to local calendar.)
Importance of Padmini Ekadashi
According to religious texts, fasting on Padmini Ekadashi frees a person from sins and maintains happiness and peace in the house. This fast is considered extremely auspicious especially for the attainment of children and marital happiness.
It is believed that this Ekadashi falling in Purushottam month is very dear to Lord Vishnu. By fasting, donating and doing devotion on this day, one gets virtuous results equal to many yagyas.
Mythological story of King Kirtivirya and Queen Padmini
According to the legend, in ancient times, King Kirtivirya had immense wealth and glory, but he did not have the happiness of children. The king and his wife Queen Padmini were very sad due to not having children.
One day both of them reached the sages’ ashram and asked about the solution to have a child. Then he was advised to fast on Padmini Ekadashi of Purushottam month. Queen Padmini observed this fast with full devotion and rules.
Lord Vishnu was pleased with his devotion and blessed him with a brilliant son. It is believed that due to the effect of this fast, the king got the happiness of having a child and happiness returned in his life.
Do these measures on this day
Offer Tulsi Dal to Lord Vishnu. Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”. Donate food and yellow items to the needy. Eat satvik food and avoid anger.
According to religious beliefs, observing the fast of Padmini Ekadashi with devotion and regularly brings positive changes in life and receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.