उत्पन्ना एकादशी (Utpanna Ekadashi)

Utpanna Ekadashi falls on Friday, 4 December 2026 for New Delhi, according to Drik Panchang and Prokerala. In 2027 it falls on Wednesday, 24 November. The Padma Purana's Uttara Khanda, chapter 38, tells the traditional story of Ekadashi appearing from Vishnu's radiance and defeating the demon Mura. Fasting is optional; follow your health needs and your local panchang for parana.

उत्पन्ना एकादशी नई दिल्ली के लिए शुक्रवार, 4 दिसंबर 2026 को है; यह तिथि Drik Panchang और Prokerala से मिलाई गई है। 2027 में यह बुधवार, 24 नवंबर को है। पद्म पुराण के उत्तर खंड, अध्याय 38 में एकादशी के विष्णु के तेज से प्रकट होकर मुर दैत्य को पराजित करने की पारंपरिक कथा है। व्रत वैकल्पिक है; स्वास्थ्य और पारण के लिए अपने स्थानीय पंचांग का ध्यान रखें।

Utpanna Ekadashi New Delhi ke liye Shukravar, 4 December 2026 ko hai; yeh tithi Drik Panchang aur Prokerala se milayi gayi hai. 2027 mein yeh Budhvar, 24 November ko hai. Padma Purana ke Uttara Khanda, adhyay 38 mein Ekadashi ke Vishnu ke tej se prakat hokar Mura daitya ko parajit karne ki paramparik katha hai. Vrat vaikalpik hai; sehat aur parana ke liye apna local Panchang dekhein.

When is Utpanna Ekadashi?

Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi in the North Indian purnimanta calendar; the same tithi is Kartika Krishna Ekadashi in amanta calendars.

उत्तर भारतीय पूर्णिमांत पंचांग में मार्गशीर्ष कृष्ण एकादशी; अमांत पंचांग में यही तिथि कार्तिक कृष्ण एकादशी कहलाती है।

Dates can differ by a day in other places and traditions. For your city, check a local panchang or your temple calendar.

What to read

Puja outline

  1. Decide before the day whether and how you will fast, choosing an approach that suits your health.
    एक दिन पहले तय करें कि व्रत रखना है या नहीं और किस प्रकार रखना है; अपने स्वास्थ्य के अनुकूल तरीका चुनें।
  2. Bathe, clean the prayer space and place an image of Vishnu or Krishna with a diya.
    स्नान करके पूजा-स्थान साफ करें और विष्णु या कृष्ण का चित्र तथा दीपक रखें।
  3. Offer flowers or tulsi if available, without treating any material as compulsory.
    उपलब्ध हो तो फूल या तुलसी अर्पित करें; किसी सामग्री को अनिवार्य न मानें।
  4. Read one complete Vishnu text and remember the Padma Purana story of Ekadashi and Mura.
    विष्णु का कोई एक पूर्ण पाठ पढ़ें और पद्म पुराण की एकादशी तथा मुर की कथा का स्मरण करें।
  5. Close with Om Jai Jagdish Hare or your family's aarti.
    ॐ जय जगदीश हरे या अपने परिवार की आरती से समापन करें।
  6. If you fast, break it the next day within the parana window given for your location.
    व्रत रखें तो अगले दिन अपने स्थान के पंचांग में दिए पारण समय में व्रत खोलें।

A simple household outline. Customs differ by family, region and tradition; follow your own tradition or priest where it differs.

What is Utpanna Ekadashi?

Utpanna Ekadashi is the Krishna-paksha Ekadashi associated with the traditional account of Ekadashi's manifestation. It is called Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi in the North Indian purnimanta calendar and Kartika Krishna Ekadashi in amanta calendars. The different month name does not necessarily mean a different observance.

The Padma Purana story

Padma Purana, Uttara Khanda chapter 38, presents the story as a sacred narrative. The demon Mura drives the gods from heaven and pursues Vishnu after a long battle. While Vishnu rests in a cave, a maiden arises from his radiance and defeats Mura. Vishnu offers her a boon; the text names her Ekadashi and connects her day with devotion and fasting. This is a concise original retelling, not a copied translation or a claim about historical events.

How the vrat is kept

Household practice varies. Many devotees avoid grains, spend time in Vishnu worship, read or hear the traditional account and break the fast on Dwadashi during the local parana window. A water-only or food-free fast is not required by this page; choose a safe practice for your health.

What to read

Complete Vishnu readings on Valkala include Vishnu Sahasranamam, Achyutashtakam, Govind Damodar Stotram, Om Jai Jagdish Hare and the Hare Krishna mantra. Reading one text attentively is enough.

How these dates were checked

The 2026 date is for New Delhi and appears as 4 December in Drik Panchang and Prokerala. The 2027 date, 24 November, appears in Drik Panchang, Prokerala and AstroSage. Dates can differ by a day in another location or tradition, and no clock time is shown here.

Frequently asked questions

When is Utpanna Ekadashi in 2026?

Friday, 4 December 2026 for New Delhi, according to Drik Panchang and Prokerala.

When is Utpanna Ekadashi in 2027?

Wednesday, 24 November 2027 for New Delhi, according to Drik Panchang, Prokerala and AstroSage.

Why is it called Utpanna Ekadashi?

Padma Purana, Uttara Khanda chapter 38, links the observance with the manifestation of Ekadashi from Vishnu's radiance during the story of the demon Mura.

Is Utpanna Ekadashi in Kartika or Margashirsha?

North Indian purnimanta calendars call it Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi, while amanta calendars call the same tithi Kartika Krishna Ekadashi.

What can I read on Utpanna Ekadashi?

Vishnu Sahasranamam, Achyutashtakam, Govind Damodar Stotram, Om Jai Jagdish Hare or the Hare Krishna mantra are complete options on Valkala.