Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026: date and timings
Prabodhini Ekadashi is on Saturday, 21 November, 2026. Shukla Ekadashi runs from 7:12 am, 20 Nov to 6:29 am, 21 Nov.
End of Chaturmas. The wedding season traditionally reopens around this day. Deity: Lord Vishnu.
Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Ekadashi runs from 7:12 am, 20 Nov to 6:29 am, 21 Nov (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 6:24 am | 5:39 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:47 am | 5:25 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:48 am | 5:59 pm |
| Chennai | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 6:10 am | 5:39 pm |
| Bengaluru | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 6:20 am | 5:49 pm |
| Kolkata | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 5:52 am | 4:51 pm |
| Vijayawada | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 6:14 am | 5:32 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 21 Nov | From sunrise, 6:05 am | 5:20 pm |
| Pune | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:43 am | 5:56 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:56 am | 5:54 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:34 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Nov | From sunrise, 6:29 am | 5:13 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Saturday, 21 November in Chennai
- Rahu Kalam9:02 am to 10:28 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:10 am and 5:39 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:49 pm, moonset 2:40 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ekadashi
- NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026 Choghadiya in Chennai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Prabodhini Ekadashi from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 am to 7:36 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:36 am to 9:02 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:02 am to 10:28 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:28 am to 11:54 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:54 am to 1:20 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:20 pm to 2:46 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:46 pm to 4:12 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:12 pm to 5:39 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:39 pm to 7:13 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:13 pm to 8:46 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:46 pm to 10:20 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:20 pm to 11:54 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:54 pm to 1:28 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:28 am to 3:02 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:02 am to 4:36 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:36 am to 6:10 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Prabodhini Ekadashi in 2026?
Prabodhini Ekadashi is on Saturday, 21 November, 2026.