Padmini Ekadashi पद्मिनी
Padmini (Kamala) Ekadashi occurs only in the bright fortnight of a leap month (Adhika Masa), roughly once every three years. As a rare observance it is held to grant exceptional merit and steadfast devotion.
- Lunar month
- Adhika Masa
- Paksha
- Shukla (waxing)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Padmini (Kamala) Ekadashi occurs only in the bright fortnight of a leap month (Adhika Masa), roughly once every three years. As a rare observance it is held to grant exceptional merit and steadfast devotion.
How the fast is kept
Padmini Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Padmini Ekadashi?
Padmini (Kamala) Ekadashi occurs only in the bright fortnight of a leap month (Adhika Masa), roughly once every three years. As a rare observance it is held to grant exceptional merit and steadfast devotion.
Which month and paksha does Padmini Ekadashi fall in?
Padmini Ekadashi occurs only in a leap month (Adhika Masa), in the Shukla Paksha.
When is the next Padmini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Padmini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 26 March 2029.
How is Padmini Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026