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Parsva Ekadashi
Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi, the day sleeping Vishnu turns on his side, also called Parivartini Ekadashi, when his Vamana form is worshipped.
About Parsva Ekadashi
Parsva Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. It is the day sleeping Vishnu turns on his side, also called Parivartini Ekadashi, when his Vamana form is worshipped.
Like every Ekadashi it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the Parana, the breaking of the fast, after sunrise the next morning on Dwadashi.
How to celebrate
Eat a light sattvic meal before sunset on Dashami, the day before.
On Ekadashi morning, bathe and take a sankalp, a resolve, to keep the fast.
Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, a diya and fruit.
Read or listen to the Parsva Ekadashi vrat katha and chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
Stay awake for part of the night in bhajan or prayer if you can.
Break the fast the next day within the Parana time for your city.
Do
- Fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana, kuttu and singhara flour
- Rock salt instead of regular salt
Avoid
- Rice and all grains, beans and lentils
- Onion, garlic, meat and alcohol
The story
Vishnu as Vamana asked King Bali for three steps of land and covered the universe in two. This Ekadashi honours Vamana and the turning of Vishnu in his sleep.
Questions
When is Parsva Ekadashi in 2026?
Parsva Ekadashi 2026 is on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Shukla Ekadashi tithi begins at 8:01 PM on Monday 21 September and ends at 9:43 PM on Tuesday 22 September IST.
When should I break the Parsva Ekadashi fast?
In New Delhi, Parana is from 6:09 AM on Wednesday 23 September to 11:00 AM IST. Break the fast after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
What can I eat during the Parsva Ekadashi fast?
Fruit, milk and curd, nuts, sabudana, potatoes, and kuttu or singhara flour cooked with rock salt. Grains, rice, beans and lentils are avoided.
Why is rice avoided on Ekadashi?
Grains are believed to hold the sin that sought refuge on Ekadashi. Rice in particular is avoided by everyone, even those who do not keep the full fast.
Around Parsva Ekadashi
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- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
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