Kamika Ekadashi 2026: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Kamika Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, 8 August 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:00 PM – 12:53 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
8 August 2026 (Saturday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:00 PM – 12:53 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Kamika Ekadashi celebrate?
Kamika Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Kamika Ekadashi of Shravana is praised in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana for granting wishes and cleansing sin.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kamika Ekadashi in 2026?
Kamika Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, 8 August 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Kamika Ekadashi celebrate?
Kamika Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Kamika Ekadashi of Shravana is praised in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana for granting wishes and cleansing sin.
What is the shubh muhurat on Kamika Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 8 August 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:00 PM to 12:53 PM IST. Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
Does the Kamika Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Kamika Ekadashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Kamika Ekadashi in 2027?
Kamika Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Thursday, 29 July 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Kamika Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.