{"id":521,"date":"2026-03-28T04:12:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2026-03-28T04:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:12:58","slug":"ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Ekadashi March 2026 Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ekadashi is one of the most revered fasting days in Hinduism, falling on the 11th lunar day of both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases every month. Observing Ekadashi is believed to please Lord Vishnu, cleanse sins, and enhance spiritual progress. In 2026, devotees across India and the world will follow a rigorous Ekadashi calendar, especially in March, which hosts two highly significant Ekadashis:&nbsp;<strong>Papamochani<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Kamada<\/strong>. This guide provides updated, accurate dates, timings, rituals, and practical tips to help you plan your fasts efficiently and meaningfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Understanding_Ekadashi_Basics_and_Significance\" >Understanding Ekadashi: Basics and Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#March_2026_Key_Ekadashis_Overview\" >March 2026: Key Ekadashis Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Table_1_Ekadashi_Dates_in_March_2026\" >Table 1: Ekadashi Dates in March 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Detailed_March_2026_Guide_Papamochani_Ekadashi\" >Detailed March 2026 Guide: Papamochani Ekadashi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Kamada_Ekadashi_Fulfilling_Wishes_in_March_2026\" >Kamada Ekadashi: Fulfilling Wishes in March 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Full_2026_Ekadashi_Calendar_Highlights\" >Full 2026 Ekadashi Calendar Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Table_2_First_Half_2026_Ekadashi_Sampler\" >Table 2: First Half 2026 Ekadashi Sampler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Table_3_Health_Tips_for_Ekadashi_Fasts\" >Table 3: Health Tips for Ekadashi Fasts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/ekadashi-march-2026-dates-full-2026-list\/#Table_4_Ritual_Comparison_Papamochani_vs_Kamada\" >Table 4: Ritual Comparison: Papamochani vs Kamada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understanding-ekadashi-basics-and-significance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Ekadashi_Basics_and_Significance\"><\/span>Understanding Ekadashi: Basics and Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ekadashi occurs twice monthly, totaling 24 days annually, though some years like 2026 have 26 due to calendar variations. The fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and ends on Dwadashi (the 12th lunar day) during &#8220;parana,&#8221; a specific window after sunrise. Devotees avoid grains, beans, and often certain roots like onions and garlic, focusing on fruits, milk, nuts, and specific fasting foods. The practice is rooted in the Puranas, where Lord Vishnu instructs King Yudhishthira on the benefits of fasting to gain blessings and purify karma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritually, Ekadashi aids in controlling the senses, promoting meditation, and fostering devotion. It aligns with the lunar cycle, believed to influence the mind and body, enhancing clarity and energy levels. In health terms, partial or full fasting can support detoxification, weight management, and improved digestion when done correctly. For 2026, the emphasis is on &#8220;Vishnushrinkhala Yoga,&#8221; where Ekadashi themes like sin removal and wish fulfillment take center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"march-2026-key-ekadashis-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_2026_Key_Ekadashis_Overview\"><\/span>March 2026: Key Ekadashis Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 2026 features&nbsp;<strong>two Ekadashis<\/strong>: Papamochani (Krishna Paksha) and Kamada (Shukla Paksha), both on Sundays for easy observance. These fall under the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, marking transitions from the old Vedic year to the new. Papamochani, the last of the year, is crucial for cleansing past sins before the New Year (Yugadi), while Kamada (also called Chaitra Gaura) focuses on fulfilling wishes and removing obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-1-ekadashi-dates-in-march-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_Ekadashi_Dates_in_March_2026\"><\/span>Table 1: Ekadashi Dates in March 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ekadashi Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Paksha &amp; Tithi<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date &amp; Day<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tithi Start<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tithi End<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parana Date &amp; Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Papamochani Ekadashi<\/td><td>Krishna Paksha (Phalguna)<\/td><td>15 Mar 2026 (Sun)<\/td><td>14 Mar, 08:10 AM<\/td><td>15 Mar, 09:16 AM<\/td><td>16 Mar 06:30\u201308:54 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kamada Ekadashi<\/td><td>Shukla Paksha (Chaitra)<\/td><td>29 Mar 2026 (Sun)<\/td><td>28 Mar, 08:45 AM<\/td><td>29 Mar, 07:46 AM<\/td><td>30 Mar 06:14\u201307:09 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: Timings based on geo-location (e.g., New Delhi, India); adjust for local sunrise.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parana windows avoid &#8220;hari vasara&#8221; (first Dwadashi quarter) and &#8220;madhyahna&#8221; (midday) for spiritual purity. Always break fast within these slots for optimal merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detailed-march-2026-guide-papamochani-ekadashi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_March_2026_Guide_Papamochani_Ekadashi\"><\/span>Detailed March 2026 Guide: Papamochani Ekadashi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papamochani Ekadashi, &#8220;sin-destroying,&#8221; occurs during Krishna Paksha in March 2026. It&#8217;s the final Ekadashi before the Vedic New Year, making it ideal for seeking forgiveness and spiritual renewal. Devotees bathe at dawn, clean their homes, and set up a Vishnu (and Lakshmi) altar with flowers, ghee diya, and offerings like fruits and sweets. Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Hare Krishna mantras, and read the vrat katha at night for blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rituals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning:<\/strong>\u00a0Holy bath, simple attire (often yellow), and fasting from grains post-sunrise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day:<\/strong>\u00a0Focus on prayer, charity (donate food or clothes), and avoid negativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening:<\/strong>\u00a0Light worship, kirtan, and sattvic food (fruits, milk).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Night:<\/strong>\u00a0Stay awake meditating or listening to scriptures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parana:<\/strong>\u00a0Break fast on 16 Mar between 06:30\u201308:54 AM with water, fruits, then grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits: Cleanses life-long sins, improves health, and attracts prosperity. Those with health issues may opt for partial fasts (avoiding grains only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kamada-ekadashi-fulfilling-wishes-in-march-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kamada_Ekadashi_Fulfilling_Wishes_in_March_2026\"><\/span>Kamada Ekadashi: Fulfilling Wishes in March 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kamada Ekadashi, during Shukla Paksha, grants &#8220;kama&#8221; (desires) and removes curses. Observed on 29 Mar 2026, it&#8217;s linked to Chaitra month&#8217;s themes of new beginnings. Follow similar rituals but emphasize wishes: pray for specific goals while chanting Vishnu names. The vrat katha, shared after night worship, highlights divine intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning:<\/strong>\u00a0Bath, household cleanup, and altar setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day:<\/strong>\u00a0Strict fast (no grains), extra charity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Night:<\/strong>\u00a0Full worship, kirtan, and story recitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parana:<\/strong>\u00a030 Mar 06:14\u201307:09 AM with light foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significance: Removes past karma, boosts confidence, and aligns with Hindu New Year preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-2026-ekadashi-calendar-highlights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_2026_Ekadashi_Calendar_Highlights\"><\/span>Full 2026 Ekadashi Calendar Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 has 26 Ekadashis, with March as a peak month. Other notable ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pandava Nirjala (June 25):<\/strong>\u00a0Rigorous no-water fast for maximum purification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apara (May 13):<\/strong>\u00a0Universal protection from sins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-2-first-half-2026-ekadashi-sampler\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_2_First_Half_2026_Ekadashi_Sampler\"><\/span>Table 2: First Half 2026 Ekadashi Sampler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Month<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ekadashi (Name)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jan<\/td><td>Utpanna<\/td><td>15 Feb<\/td><td>Krishna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb<\/td><td>Jaya<\/td><td>16 Feb<\/td><td>Shukla<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar<\/td><td>Papamochani<\/td><td>15 Mar<\/td><td>Krishna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar<\/td><td>Kamada<\/td><td>29 Mar<\/td><td>Shukla<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr<\/td><td>Varuthini<\/td><td>13 Apr<\/td><td>Krishna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr<\/td><td>Mohini<\/td><td>27 Apr<\/td><td>Shukla<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Full calendar on 24+ sites like DrikPanchang for details.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-3-health-tips-for-ekadashi-fasts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3_Health_Tips_for_Ekadashi_Fasts\"><\/span>Table 3: Health Tips for Ekadashi Fasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fasting Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Food Allowed<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Duration<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Benefits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full (Nirjala)<\/td><td>Water, fruits<\/td><td>Sunrise-Dwadashi<\/td><td>Deep detox, spiritual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partial (Upavas)<\/td><td>Fruits, milk, nuts<\/td><td>Same<\/td><td>Easier, still purifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health-Adapted<\/td><td>Light sattvic<\/td><td>Same<\/td><td>For diabetics, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Consult doctors for health issues.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-4-ritual-comparison-papamochani-vs-kamada\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_4_Ritual_Comparison_Papamochani_vs_Kamada\"><\/span>Table 4: Ritual Comparison: Papamochani vs Kamada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aspect<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Papamochani<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kamada<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Focus<\/td><td>Sin removal<\/td><td>Wish fulfillment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>New Year prep<\/td><td>Goal setting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charity Emphasis<\/td><td>Food, clothes<\/td><td>Extra donations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Timing<\/td><td>15 Mar 2026<\/td><td>29 Mar 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also like :&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Blueroads<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Travel Agency in Agra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Us On<\/strong>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlueRoads\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BlueRoadsOfficial\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ekadashi is one of the most revered fasting days in Hinduism, falling on the 11th lunar day of both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases every month. Observing Ekadashi is believed to please Lord Vishnu, cleanse sins, and enhance spiritual progress. In 2026, devotees across India and the world will follow a 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