Amalaki Ekadashi 2026
Amalaki Ekadashi 2026: In Hinduism, all fasts and festivals are observed with great devotion and reverence. Ekadashi is one such fast and festival. Amalaki Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) of the month of Phalgun, and in 2026, it will be celebrated on Friday, February 27th. On Amalaki Ekadashi, special prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu, and the Amla tree is also worshipped with great rituals.
Special worship of Lord Vishnu on this day bestows Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Amalaki Ekadashi is also known as Rangbhari Ekadashi. Fasting on this day, worshipping Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree, helps in repenting all sins and leads to salvation.
Significance of Amalaki Ekadashi 2026
Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 holds special significance in Hinduism. This Ekadashi is also known as Rangbhari Ekadashi. This day holds special significance in Kashi, where it is celebrated as a precursor to Holi. According to belief, worship is performed under the Amla tree on Amalaki Ekadashi, as the Amla tree is very dear to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, after worshipping under the Amla tree, a fast is observed with complete devotion and following the prescribed rituals. Fasting on this day liberates one from all sins and sufferings, bestows the blessings of Lord Vishnu, and brings happiness and good fortune.
Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Vrat Katha
In ancient times, a king named Chaitrarath ruled the city of Vaidish. He was a religious, truthful, and a devotee of Lord Vishnu. All the residents of that kingdom observed the Ekadashi fast with great devotion and faith. Once, the king and all the people of Vaidish observed a fast on Amalaki Ekadashi and worshipped Lord Vishnu. After the puja was over, the king went hunting in the forest and lost his way. He reached a place inhabited by many demons.
As soon as the demons saw him, they attacked him. The king fell unconscious while fighting the demons. As the demons went to kill him, a divine and radiant woman suddenly appeared from his body, holding a trident. The demons were frightened by the sight. The goddess destroyed all the demons and then re-entered the king’s body.
As soon as the king regained consciousness, he saw that everyone was lying dead, so he wondered how this happened, then a voice came from the sky saying, “King, this is the same Amalaki which was born from your body due to the effect of your fast, which has protected you, all this has happened due to the effect of Amalaki fast.” Hearing this, the king became very happy and he returned to his city and announced in the city that the fast of Amalaki Ekadashi gives very virtuous results, hence all the people of the kingdom should observe this fast.
