Apara Ekadashi Parana 2026: How to break your Ekadashi fast?

Apara Ekadashi is one of the Ekadashi's observed during the month of Jyeshtha. Apara Ekadashi fast is being observed today, May 13, 2026. The fast is broken on the next day, dwadashi tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. People observe fast starting from Ekadashi tithi or 11th day and break it next morning during the time of Parana. Apara Ekadashi is going to be observed tomorrow, May 14, 2026.

Apara Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - May 12, 2026 - 02:52 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - May 13, 2026 - 01:29 PM

On 14th May, Parana Time - May 14, 2026 - 05:31 AM to 08:14 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - May 14, 2026 - 11:20 AM

Apara Ekadashi 2026 fast Significance

One of the most potent and revered fasts in Hinduism is the Ekadashi fast. The sole purpose of this fast is to worship Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast and seek Lord Vishnu for blessings on this auspicious day. Apara Ekadashi means "limitless," so those who observe this fast with great devotion and commitment receive everything they want.

Additionally, each Ekadashi is believed to have a unique story and belief. Those who observe all of the Ekadashi's are believed to be bestowed with happiness, health, wealth, and all the worldly pleasures by Lord Vishnu, who also grants them a place in Vaikuntha Dham, the abode of Lord Vishnu after death.

Apara Ekadashi 2026: Importance of Parana Time

Parana Time is crucial for the Lord Vishnu devotees, who observe Ekadasi fast because they have to break their fast after praying to Lord Vishnu. Devotees must get up early morning in order to complete all the rituals during parana time. One must light a diya with desi ghee, offer garland, panchamrit, tulsi patra, fruits, and bhog prasad (sweets), and ask for the forgiveness from the the Lord for whatever sins they may have committed in the past or present. People are advised to break their fast only during the parana time and if they miss this time then they should break it after Hari Vasara end moment or after Madhyahana time.

Lord Vishnu Mantras:

1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudveaye..!!2. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!3. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!