Ekadashi (11th Tithi) 2026 in Kolkata
एकादशी · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Ekadashi (11th Tithi) 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) falls on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Lord Vishnu. Auspicious muhurat: Sunrise to next day's sunrise. Eleventh day of lunar fortnight. Most sacred day of the month for Vishnu devotees. Visit famous Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-specific timings.
Significance of Ekadashi (11th Tithi)
Fasting on Ekadashi grants liberation and clears karma of 1000 lifetimes.
🛕 Where to celebrate Ekadashi (11th Tithi) in Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Ekadashi (11th Tithi):
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ Do's
- ●Observe Ekadashi vrat (no grains)
- ●Recite Vishnu Sahasranama
- ●Worship Lord Vishnu
- ●Stay awake at night (Jaagran)
✗ Don'ts
- ●Strictly avoid grains, especially rice
- ●Do not eat onion, garlic
- ●Avoid sleeping in the daytime
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When is Ekadashi (11th Tithi) 2026 in Kolkata?
Ekadashi (11th Tithi) 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
What is the Ekadashi (11th Tithi) muhurat in Kolkata?
The Ekadashi (11th Tithi) muhurat in Kolkata is Sunrise to next day's sunrise.
Which temples to visit on Ekadashi (11th Tithi) in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Ekadashi (11th Tithi)?
The planetary ruler of Ekadashi (11th Tithi) is Lord Vishnu.