Parivartini Ekadashi 2026: Date and fasting timings clarified

Parivartini Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, carries significant spiritual importance in the Hindu calendar. The festival, also referred to as Padma Ekadashi or Jayanti Ekadashi, is believed to have purificatory properties for devotees who observe fasting and perform rituals on this day.

According to Hindu tradition, observing a fast and conducting prayers on Parivartini Ekadashi is said to absolve practitioners of past misdeeds. The religious practice is also associated with financial stability and material prosperity, with believers reporting improvements in their economic circumstances following the observance.

Devotion on this day is considered particularly meritorious in Hindu philosophy. Followers who maintain the fast and engage in worship are believed to attain liberation or moksha, the ultimate spiritual goal in Hindu belief systems. The observance typically involves fasting, prayer, and ritual practices that vary across different regions and communities.