When Is Padmini Ekadashi 2026? May 26 Or 27; Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And Parana Timing

Padmini Ekadashi is observed especially in the month of Adhik Jyeshtha, which is also regarded as Purushottam Maas. This Ekadashi fast holds utmost significance as it is held every three years. Devotees across the globe worship Lord Vishnu and his avatar, God Krishna, on the sacred occasion. In 2026, Padmini Ekadashi falls on 27 May.

However, the tithi (date) of Ekadashi will begin from the morning of May 26th, 2026. Let’s take a detailed look at Date, significance and Parana timings of the last Ekadashi of May 2026.

When Is Padmini Ekadashi In 2026?

According to Drik Panchang, the tithi of Ekadashi will begin around 5:10 AM on 26 May 2026 and will come to an end around 6:21 AM on 27 May 2026, so why is Ekadashi on the 27th? Hindu ritual follows ‘Udaya Tithi,’ which simply means the day on which the tithi is visible at sunrise. Therefore, the fasting and main ritual are observed on 27 May 2026 (Wednesday).

When Is Padmini Ekadashi 2026 - May 26 Or 27?

Shubh Muhurat And Puja Timings: 

As per Hindu religious calendars, puja timings are usually preferred during the early morning hours, because at that time, your surroundings are usually calm and apt to have a relaxed mind to revel in the god’s devotion.

Moreover, in most North Indian cities, such as Delhi, the best Puja timings will be from sunrise on 27 May (around 5:40–6:00 AM) until mid‑morning, depending on local sunrise and panchang timings.

Steps Of Puja Vidhi:

Since Padmini Ekadashi puja involves worshipping Lord Vishnu, devotees make special arrangements. A simple method of puja can be done as follows:

1. Start your day on a positive note; wake up early, take a bath and slip into fresh clothes.
2. Next, worship Lord Vishnu in a temple or at your home, offer Tulsi leaves and water.
3. Take sankalp (pledge) to observe a fast with full honesty and good intention.
4. Follow a satvic diet, and some devotees also observe a fast.
5. Revel in the devotion of lord Vishnu all day long, listen to his bhajan, and do naam jap (name chants).