Ekadashi Today
Is today Ekadashi? A live check for devotees observing the fortnightly Vaishnava fast.
Today is not Ekadashi.
The next Ekadashi is Sayana (Shayani) Ekadashi on Saturday, 25 July 2026 — 4 days away.
Parana times are for Hyderabad, India. Devotees in other locations should verify timings for their region.
Millions of Vaishnavas and Hare Krishna devotees around the world check every morning: “Is today Ekadashi?” Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of both the waxing and waning phases of the moon, occurring twice each lunar month. It is the most sacred fasting day in the Vaishnava calendar, and observing it correctly requires knowing the exact tithi — which shifts by one or two days each fortnight relative to the ordinary solar calendar. Because the moon does not follow our weekday routine, the only reliable way to know is to check against an authentic Vaishnava calendar, which is exactly what this page does for you automatically.
On Ekadashi, devotees abstain from all grains, beans and lentils, and many keep a stricter fast from water as well. The purpose is not mere ritual: as Srila Prabhupada and the Gaudiya Vaishnava acharyas explain, minimising bodily demands on this day frees the mind for extra chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, hearing from Srimad Bhagavatam, and remembrance of Lord Krishna. The fast is broken the next morning (Dvadashi) within a specific window called parana — and breaking the fast within that window is an essential part of the vow, which is why the parana time matters as much as the fasting day itself.
This page updates live in your browser. Whenever you open it, it reads today's date and compares it against the full 2026 list of Ekadashi dates for Hyderabad. If today is an Ekadashi, you will see it immediately along with tomorrow's parana window. If today is an ordinary day, you will see exactly how many days remain until the next Ekadashi, so you can prepare your fasting foods, plan your sadhana, and remind your family in advance. For the complete year-round schedule you can always visit the full Ekadashi calendar, and to plan your meals see our guide on what to eat on Ekadashi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is today Ekadashi?
This page checks live in your browser whether today's date falls on an Ekadashi tithi according to the 2026 Vaishnava calendar for Hyderabad. If today is Ekadashi it is shown at the top of the page along with tomorrow's parana time; otherwise the next Ekadashi date is displayed with a countdown.
How do I know if today is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of the waxing and waning moon, so it does not fall on a fixed weekday. The reliable way is to check an authentic Vaishnava (Gaudiya) calendar. This page does that automatically by comparing today's date with the full list of 2026 Ekadashi dates.
When is the next Ekadashi?
The next upcoming Ekadashi is shown live on this page with its exact date and parana time. You can also view every date for the year on our Ekadashi Calendar 2026 page.
What is parana time?
Parana is the prescribed time window on the following morning (Dvadashi) during which the Ekadashi fast should be broken. It begins after sunrise and ends before a specific time; breaking the fast within this window is part of correctly completing the vow.
