Parivartini Ekadashi Falls on September 22, 2026: Hindu Observance Details

Parivartini Ekadashi is celebrated on the eleventh day of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, falling this year on September 22, 2026. The festival holds particular spiritual significance within the Chaturmas period, a four-month phase observed in the Hindu calendar during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter a state of yogic sleep or rest.

According to Hindu religious traditions, Parivartini Ekadashi commemorates the moment when Lord Vishnu shifts positions during his sacred slumber. The name "Parivartini" itself derives from Sanskrit, meaning "one who changes or transforms." Devotees observe this day through fasting and prayer as an expression of their faith.

Followers of the faith believe that observing this Ekadashi with devotion carries significant spiritual merit. Practitioners observe that the vow associated with Parivartini Ekadashi is believed to fulfill personal desires and aspirations while bringing happiness and prosperity into one's life. The observance is seen as an opportunity to seek blessings and spiritual advancement through dedicated worship and fasting practices.