1. Significance of Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 honors the sacred Amla tree and Lord Vishnu. It is a day of devotion, purification, and protection from negativity. The vrata supports inner calm, ethical living, and spiritual growth. Observers believe it blesses longevity, health, and harmony in the family. 🌳🙏✨

2. Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title	Details
Tithi	Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadashi) in Kartik Krishna Paksha; begins at dawn and ends with Parana after calendered purana readings.
Nakshatra	Rohini (and nearby later stars; nakshatra holds supportive influence for devotion and concentration).
Sunrise	Approximately 06:10 AM (local time varies by region)
Sunset	Approximately 05:50 PM (local time varies by region)
Auspicious Timing	Muhurat: 06:25 AM – 08:30 AM; perform puja and darshan in this window for maximum blessings.
Date	Kartik Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, 2026; observed across many regions with slight local shifts.

3. Traditions & Rituals of Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

• Begin the vrat in Brahma Muhurta or early morning, with a cleansing bath and fresh clothes. 🛁🕉️
• Perform a simple Puja to Vishnu or to the sacred Amla tree at home or temple. Offer fresh amla, Tulsi leaves, flowers, and a lamp. 🪔🌿
• Keep the diet sattvik: fruits, milk, nuts, and light prasad; avoid grains if you choose a strict fast. 🍎🥛
• Recite Vishnu-related scriptures or listen to a short Vishnu katha; conclude with aarti and sharing prasad. 📚✨

4. Remedies to Perform on Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

1. Action: Offer fresh amla to Vishnu with Tulsi and chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
   Benefit: Invites divine grace and purifies the heart.
2. Action: Visit a temple or set up a small home shrine and perform seva by ringing bells and distributing prasad.
   Benefit: Strengthens faith and removes fear.
3. Action: Donate food or essentials to those in need on this day.
   Benefit: Fosters compassion and earned merit (punya).

5. Mantras & Chants on Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

• Mantra 1: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
  Significance: Invokes Vishnu’s protection and deep devotion.
• Mantra 2: Om Namo Narayanaya
  
  Significance: Brings inner peace and clears obstacles during the vrat.

6. Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

• Choose a vrat that suits you: a strict grains-free fast or a fruit-milk-based fast; avoid grains if you prefer Nirjala or aim for a lighter observe­ment.
• Maintain sattvik foods: fresh fruits, milk, nuts, juices, and prasad; onions, garlic, and root vegetables are typically avoided.
• Break the fast after sunrise the next day with a simple prasad; share it with family and neighbors for collective blessings.

7. Dos and Don’ts on Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

Do’s

• Wake up early, bathe, and perform a small puja before starting the vrat. 🙏
• Offer fresh amla to Vishnu and light a lamp or diya at your shrine. 🕯️
• Read or listen to Vishnu stories and share prasad with others. 📖🍬

Don’ts

• Do not eat heavy meals or grains during the fast; keep it light and pure. 🚫🍚
• Do not consume intoxicants or non-vegetarian foods on this sacred day. 🚫🍖
• Do not ignore the puja schedule or skip temple rituals. 🚫🙏