- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 is being observed on 13th February 2026. The Ekadashi tithi observed in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Phalguna is known as Vijaya Ekadashi and is devoted to the Govind incarnation of Lord Vishnu. As the name indicates, this Ekadashi helps the devotees achieve victory and success in all their undertakings. As per the Puranas, this vrat helps in eliminating all hurdles and achieving salvation. This Ekadashi can be observed by people of all ages to get rid of their problems.
Below, we have mentioned all the important details regarding the Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 date, parana timings, significance and rituals.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Tithi
According to the Panchang, Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on 13th February 2026, Friday. Ekadashi tithi begins at 12:22 PM on 12th February 2026 and ends at 02:25 PM on 13th February 2026. Hence, according to the Udaya tithi, the Vijaya Ekadashi vrat falls on 13th February.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Parana Time
The Parana timings for Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat are from 07:00 AM to 09:14 AM on 14th February 2026, Saturday. The Dwadashi end moment on Parana day is at 04:01 PM.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Significance
Lord Brahma told Narada Muni that by observing the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi, success in all endeavours is achieved. According to the Padma Purana, the merit achieved by observing the fast and listening to its story is the same as performing the Vajpayee Yajna. The result of the fast is obtaining bliss and success in all activities. Finally, the devotees attain the supreme abode of Lord Vishnu, known as Vaikuntha, and attain salvation.
Vijaya Ekadashi is observed in honour of Lord Vishnu during the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in Falgun month. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Rituals
The fast for Vijaya Ekadashi starts from Dashami up to Dwadashi. The devotees observing the vrat may take sattvic food and avoid taking tamasic food from Dashami itself. On the day of Dashami, pour water in an earthen or copper vessel, place leaves and an idol of Lord Vishnu on it, and keep your mind quiet and positive.
On the day of Ekadashi, after a bath during the Brahma Muhurat, the devotees should worship the sacred pot with sandalwood paste and seven grains or Sapta Dhanya. Read stories related to Lord Vishnu throughout the day. Keep awake all night and light a ghee diya. Perform the abhishekam of Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit and offer tulsi leaves to the Lord. Additionally, offer tulsi leaves, flowers and fruits to the Lord.
While observing the Ekadashi Vrat, abstain from consuming grains and tamasic food. As per your capacity, observe a nirjala vrat or on fruits. Devotees can also consume potatoes, peanuts, sabutdana, kuttu, singhara, and other edibles allowed during the fast.
After sunrise on Dwadashi day, complete your last pot puja. Carry it to a river or a water body. Once carried to the river, donate the pot along with any possible offering one has received to a Brahmin or someone who needs it. It is said that if one observes the fast correctly in this manner, then one’s wish can be granted.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)