When is Kamada Ekadashi and Papamochini Ekadashi in March? note the date

Ekadashi in March 2026: In the month of March, Papamochani Ekadashi fast will be observed on 15th March and Kamada Ekadashi fast will be observed on 29th March in the month of Chaitra. Ekadashi is the best among all fasts.

According to Padma Purana Ekadashyan niraharo yo bhunkte harimarchayan. Vishnulokam sa gachchati, free from all sins. That is, the person who worships Lord Vishnu by fasting on the day of Ekadashi, becomes free from all sins and attains Vishnuloka.

Papamochani Ekadashi – 15 March 2026

date – Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi Tithi will start from 08:10 AM on 14 March 2026 and will continue till 09:16 AM on 15 March 2026.

• Pooja time – 8.01 am – 12.30 pm
• Fast break time – 6.30 am – 8.54 am (16 March 2026)

Importance – Papamochani Namaisha is the destroyer of all sins. Upvasen Yatpunyaam Tatsarvam Labhte Narah. That is, this Ekadashi named “Papmochani” is going to destroy all the sins. The person who observes this fast attains great virtue.

Kamada Ekadashi – 29 March 2026

Date – Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi date will start from 8.45 am on 28 March 2026 and will continue till 7.46 am on 29 March 2026.

• Pooja time – 7.48 am – 12.26 pm
• Fast break time – 6.14 am – 7.09 am (30 March 2026)

Importance – Kamada naam sa prokta sarvakaamphalprada. Shrunu Rajan Pravakshyaami Vratasyasya Mahatmanah. That is, this Ekadashi is famous by the name “Kamda”, which fulfills all the wishes. O king! I describe his great fast.

Spiritual importance of Ekadashi

• It is the best medium for purification of body and soul.
• Teaches control over mind, senses and diet.
• One receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• It is considered an easy path to attain salvation.
• Pitrudosh and Grahadosh are also considered helpful in peace.
• Due to the effect of Ekadashi fast, a person attains a place in Vishnuloka.

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