When is Parivartini Ekadashi in 2026? Should the Parivartini Ekadashi fast be observed on September 21 or September 22? The Parivartini Ekadashi fast is observed on the *Ekadashi* (eleventh day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, the *Ekadashi Tithi* begins on September 21 and concludes on the night of September 22. This situation may confuse regarding the correct day to observe the fast. To clarify, we are providing details—based on the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac)—regarding the correct date, auspicious timings (*Muhurat*), Ravi Yoga, Bhadra Kaal, and the *Paran* (breaking of the fast) time.

Parivartini Ekadashi: September 21 or 22?
According to the *Panchang*, the *Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi Tithi* for Parivartini Ekadashi begins at 8:00 PM on Monday, September 21. This *Tithi* remains in effect until 9:43 PM on September 22.

To observe the Parivartini Ekadashi fast, the *Udaya Tithi* (the *Tithi* prevailing at sunrise) is required. Sunrise on September 21 occurs during the *Dashami Tithi*, whereas sunrise on September 22 occurs during the *Ekadashi Tithi* at 6:09 AM. Based on this, the Parivartini Ekadashi fast falls on September 22. Lord Vishnu will be worshipped on that day.

Parivartini Ekadashi Auspicious Timings (Muhurat) 2026

If you wish to observe the Parivartini Ekadashi fast, you should complete your morning ablutions (bathing, etc.) during *Brahma Muhurat*—specifically between 4:35 AM and 5:22 AM—and take the solemn vow (*Sankalp*) to observe the fast and perform the worship. Subsequently, you may perform the worship of Lord Vishnu between 6:09 AM and 7:06 AM.

Alternatively, the worship can be performed between 9:11 AM and 12:14 PM. During this time, the *Labh-Unnati* (Gain and Progress) *Muhurat* will be available between 10:43 AM and 12:14 PM. The *Abhijit Muhurat* on the day of Ekadashi will last from 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM.

**Two Auspicious Yogas on Parivartini Ekadashi**
Two auspicious *Yogas* are forming on the occasion of Parivartini Ekadashi. One is *Ravi Yoga*, which will occur in the morning, and the other is *Sukarma Yoga*, which will form in the evening. *Ravi Yoga* will begin at 06:09 AM and last until 07:06 AM. Meanwhile, *Atiganda Yoga* will prevail from early morning until 04:29 PM, after which *Sukarma Yoga* will commence. On that day, the *Uttarashadha Nakshatra* will be in effect from early morning until 07:06 AM, followed by the *Shravana Nakshatra*.

**Bhadra in Patal Loka on Parivartini Ekadashi**
*Bhadra Kaal* falls on the day of Parivartini Ekadashi. *Bhadra* will begin at 08:55 AM and last until 09:43 PM. During this time, *Bhadra* resides in *Patal Loka* (the netherworld); consequently, there will be no hindrance to worship rituals.

**Parivartini Ekadashi 2026: Paran (Fast-Breaking) Time**
If you observe the Parivartini Ekadashi fast, you should break it after 06:10 AM on September 23rd. The fast should be broken before 08:35 AM. On that day, the *Dwadashi Tithi* will conclude at 10:50 PM.

**Significance of Parivartini Ekadashi**
On Parivartini Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu changes His posture while in a meditative slumber (*Yoga Nidra*). Those who observe the fast and perform worship rituals according to scriptural guidelines on this day attain the merit equivalent to performing the *Vajapeya Yajna*, and all their sins are absolved. By the grace of Shri Hari, the soul attains *Moksha* (salvation).

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