Ekadashi Vrat Katha: All 24 Stories
Each of the 24 Ekadashis has its own story, told by Krishna to Yudhishthir. Read them here with the meaning, vidhi and calculated dates for 2026 and 2027.
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the Padma Purana and the Bhavishya Purana, as told by Krishn
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| Guide | What it covers |
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| Kamada Ekadashi katha | The story of Kamada Ekadashi, kept in Chaitra Shukla for Lord Vishnu. A loving partner's prayer can free us from our worst mistake. |
| Varuthini Ekadashi katha | The story of Varuthini Ekadashi, kept in Vaishakha Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Patience in pain is protected; varuthini means armour. |
| Mohini Ekadashi katha | The story of Mohini Ekadashi, kept in Vaishakha Shukla for Lord Vishnu. Clarity comes when desire is seen for what it is. |
| Apara Ekadashi katha | The story of Apara Ekadashi, kept in Jyeshtha Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Merit shared freely helps even those we cannot see. |
| Nirjala Ekadashi katha | The story of Nirjala Ekadashi, kept in Jyeshtha Shukla for Lord Vishnu. One sincere, hard effort can carry the weight of many. |
| Yogini Ekadashi katha | The story of Yogini Ekadashi, kept in Ashadha Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Duty and love can both be honoured; the fast restores balance. |
| Devshayani Ekadashi katha | The story of Devshayani Ekadashi, kept in Ashadha Shukla for Lord Vishnu. A season of rest is sacred too. |
| Kamika Ekadashi katha | The story of Kamika Ekadashi, kept in Shravan Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Regret, turned into worship, opens the road back. |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi katha | The story of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, kept in Shravan Shukla for Lord Vishnu. When a whole community prays for one family, blessings come. |
| Aja Ekadashi katha | The story of Aja Ekadashi, kept in Bhadrapada Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Truth may cost everything for a while, but it is never lost. |
| Parivartini Ekadashi katha | The story of Parivartini Ekadashi, kept in Bhadrapada Shukla for Lord Vishnu. Giving with an open heart wins God's own company. |
| Indira Ekadashi katha | The story of Indira Ekadashi, kept in Ashwin Krishna, during Pitru Paksha for Lord Vishnu. What we do with love for our ancestors reaches them. |
| Papankusha Ekadashi katha | The story of Papankusha Ekadashi, kept in Ashwin Shukla for Lord Vishnu. It is never too late to turn back. |
| Rama Ekadashi katha | The story of Rama Ekadashi, kept in Kartik Krishna, just before Diwali for Lord Vishnu. A partner's steady faith completes what ours begins. |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi katha | The story of Dev Uthani Ekadashi, kept in Kartik Shukla for Lord Vishnu. After every pause comes an auspicious awakening. |
| Utpanna Ekadashi katha | The story of Utpanna Ekadashi, kept in Margashirsha Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Our inner strength rises exactly when it is needed. |
| Mokshada Ekadashi katha | The story of Mokshada Ekadashi, kept in Margashirsha Shukla, Gita Jayanti for Lord Vishnu. Wisdom and love free both the living and the departed. |
| Saphala Ekadashi katha | The story of Saphala Ekadashi, kept in Paush Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Even an unplanned good act can turn a life. |
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi katha | The story of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, kept in Paush Shukla for Lord Vishnu. Hope for a child is honoured with patience and prayer. |
| Shattila Ekadashi katha | The story of Shattila Ekadashi, kept in Magha Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Devotion is complete when it includes giving. |
| Jaya Ekadashi katha | The story of Jaya Ekadashi, kept in Magha Shukla for Lord Vishnu. Hardship endured with patience can itself become a fast. |
| Vijaya Ekadashi katha | The story of Vijaya Ekadashi, kept in Phalguna Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Prepare with prayer before a big challenge. |
| Amalaki Ekadashi katha | The story of Amalaki Ekadashi, kept in Phalguna Shukla for Lord Vishnu. Nature that heals us deserves our worship. |
| Papmochani Ekadashi katha | The story of Papmochani Ekadashi, kept in Chaitra Krishna for Lord Vishnu. Both sides of a mistake can heal together. |
What Ekadashi katha means
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi), kept for Vishnu twice a month.
Each one has a name, a story and a promised merit.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the strictest, kept without water.
Ekadashi katha at a glance
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the Padma Purana and the Bhavishya Purana, as told by Krishn
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How many Ekadashi katha pages are on KismatAstro?
24, each with the story, its meaning, simple steps and links to dates and related guides.
Where should I start with ekadashi katha?
Start with Kamada Ekadashi katha, then follow the links inside each page.
Are these ekadashi katha free to read?
Yes. Every story is free in full. A personal written reading is offered only below the free content.
How to keep Ekadashi katha
Here is the simple traditional way families approach Ekadashi katha, step by step, so you can follow it at home without pressure.
- Bathe and wear clean clothes
- Light a lamp and sit facing east or north
- Remember Ganesha first
- Read or hear the story with attention
- Offer a simple prasad and share it
What sources are used for ekadashi katha?
the Padma Purana and the Bhavishya Purana, as told by Krishna to Yudhishthir, with links to trusted references such as Britannica on each page.
Are ekadashi katha available in Hinglish?
Each page has a short Hinglish section, and the main story is in simple English.
Why is Ekadashi katha important?
It carries values families still live by, and it explains why a festival, a fast or a ritual is kept. Knowing it makes the day meaningful rather than mechanical.
Ekadashi ki katha ka mahatva
Har Ekadashi ki apni katha hai jo Krishna ne Yudhishthir ko sunayi. Katha sunne se vrat poora hota hai. Parana agle din Dwadashi mein kiya jaata hai.
People phrase it many ways: ekadashi ki katha, ekadashi katha, ekadashi vrat katha in hindi. All of these point to the same reading, and this page answers them together.
How long does it take to read Ekadashi katha?
The short version on this page takes about ten minutes. Families often retell it in parts over a few evenings.
Is there a right way to read a Ekadashi katha?
Sit calmly, light a lamp if you wish and read with attention. Tradition values sincerity far above perfect ritual.
Can I read Ekadashi katha on my phone?
Yes. This page loads quickly on any phone and keeps the full story, the meaning and the sources together.
What you may be feeling about ekadashi katha
If you came to ekadashi katha hoping for good news, that hope deserves respect. Maybe you came here because a festival or a vrat is near and you want it to go well for your family. Wanting a sign that life is about to open up is one of the oldest and most human feelings there is, and it is the reason families have looked at the sky for thousands of years.
If ekadashi katha is making you uneasy, that is valid too. Or maybe you are worried that you will do something wrong, miss a step, or that a difficulty at home means the gods are unhappy. You are not being silly or superstitious. When a word like this enters a family conversation, it is natural for the heart to tighten and for the mind to ask what it means for the people you love.
Our tradition takes both feelings seriously. Our stories are full of people who felt exactly this, from Savitri at Yama's side to Prahlad in the fire, and the texts honour their feelings before they show the way. So whatever you are feeling right now, our elders felt it too and wrote about it.
The same tradition then softens the first reaction. Every one of these stories ends in grace. Tradition itself says that a sincere heart completes any ritual, and that a missed step done with love is never punished. A single factor in a chart, a calendar or a name describes a theme to work with, not a sentence that is already written. Effort, timing, good company and a calm mind shape how it unfolds.
So hold the feeling gently, and then look at the whole picture. That is where one word turns into a clear, hopeful direction, and it is exactly what a personal reading is for.
If you are hoping for something good
Treat it as encouragement and move with it, because a good sign works best when you act on it.
Name the wish
Write in one line what you hope for. That keeps the reading tied to real life.
Take one step this week
Read the story once aloud with your family.
Check the timing
Look up the date of the linked festival or vrat and mark it.
Why timing matters
In Jyotish a promise in the chart shows its fruit in the matching dasha and transit, so knowing the window turns hope into a plan.
If it is making you anxious
First breathe. Then remember three things the tradition itself teaches.
Nothing in a chart is only bad
Every factor has a light side, and most patterns are balanced by others in the same chart.
Cancellation rules exist for a reason
Classical texts list many conditions that soften or cancel a difficult pattern, which is why one label never decides a life.
Remedies are gentle and optional
If you like, light a lamp and say the deity's name; nothing more is required.
What festival is linked to Ekadashi katha?
The links inside the story point to the festival or vrat it belongs to, with calculated dates for India.
Does Ekadashi katha have a Hindi name?
Most stories are known by a Hindi or Sanskrit name; this page uses the everyday spelling families search with.
Who should hear Ekadashi katha?
Everyone in the family. Children learn values, couples find patience and elders find peace in the familiar words.
Why ekadashi katha still matter
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi), kept for Vishnu twice a month.
Each one has a name, a story and a promised merit.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the strictest, kept without water.
- Kamada Ekadashi katha: the story of Kamada Ekadashi, kept in Chaitra Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Varuthini Ekadashi katha: the story of Varuthini Ekadashi, kept in Vaishakha Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Mohini Ekadashi katha: the story of Mohini Ekadashi, kept in Vaishakha Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Apara Ekadashi katha: the story of Apara Ekadashi, kept in Jyeshtha Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Nirjala Ekadashi katha: the story of Nirjala Ekadashi, kept in Jyeshtha Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Yogini Ekadashi katha: the story of Yogini Ekadashi, kept in Ashadha Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Devshayani Ekadashi katha: the story of Devshayani Ekadashi, kept in Ashadha Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Kamika Ekadashi katha: the story of Kamika Ekadashi, kept in Shravan Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi katha: the story of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, kept in Shravan Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Aja Ekadashi katha: the story of Aja Ekadashi, kept in Bhadrapada Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Parivartini Ekadashi katha: the story of Parivartini Ekadashi, kept in Bhadrapada Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Indira Ekadashi katha: the story of Indira Ekadashi, kept in Ashwin Krishna, during Pitru Paksha for Lord Vishnu.
- Papankusha Ekadashi katha: the story of Papankusha Ekadashi, kept in Ashwin Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Rama Ekadashi katha: the story of Rama Ekadashi, kept in Kartik Krishna, just before Diwali for Lord Vishnu.
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi katha: the story of Dev Uthani Ekadashi, kept in Kartik Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Utpanna Ekadashi katha: the story of Utpanna Ekadashi, kept in Margashirsha Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Mokshada Ekadashi katha: the story of Mokshada Ekadashi, kept in Margashirsha Shukla, Gita Jayanti for Lord Vishnu.
- Saphala Ekadashi katha: the story of Saphala Ekadashi, kept in Paush Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi katha: the story of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, kept in Paush Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Shattila Ekadashi katha: the story of Shattila Ekadashi, kept in Magha Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Jaya Ekadashi katha: the story of Jaya Ekadashi, kept in Magha Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Vijaya Ekadashi katha: the story of Vijaya Ekadashi, kept in Phalguna Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
- Amalaki Ekadashi katha: the story of Amalaki Ekadashi, kept in Phalguna Shukla for Lord Vishnu.
- Papmochani Ekadashi katha: the story of Papmochani Ekadashi, kept in Chaitra Krishna for Lord Vishnu.
Can Ekadashi katha be read for a wedding?
Yes. Many families retell stories of devotion and partnership in the weeks before a wedding, alongside kundli matching (kundli milan) and choosing the muhurat.
Is Ekadashi katha told differently in the South?
Sometimes. Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam traditions add local details; the heart of the story is shared.
Where can I read the original text of Ekadashi katha?
The sources section on this page links to a trusted outside reference with the original text or a respected summary.
Where ekadashi katha leads on KismatAstro
This page gathers every Ekadashi katha on KismatAstro. Start with Kamada Ekadashi katha, Varuthini Ekadashi katha, Mohini Ekadashi katha, then follow the links inside each story.
Every Ekadashi is kept for Lord Vishnu, and his avatars appear in many of these stories. Rama Ekadashi falls just before Diwali, so many families read it together with the Diwali story. Dev Uthani Ekadashi reopens the wedding season, which is why couples check vivah muhurat 2027 soon after.
Stories like this are why families still look for a good day before a new step. You can see today's timings in the free Ekadashi dates, and plan ahead with every Ekadashi with dates.
Is Ekadashi katha a true story?
For believers it is sacred history; scholars read it as scripture and literature. Both views agree on its value: it has shaped Indian values, festivals and family life for centuries.
Can children read Ekadashi katha?
Yes. Tell it in short scenes and let them ask questions. Most families start with the parts about courage, kindness and keeping promises.
Which day is best to read or hear Ekadashi katha?
Any calm time is right. Many families prefer the morning after a bath, or the evening lamp time, and festival days linked to the story.
What the old texts and scholars say
Our retelling follows the Padma Purana and the Bhavishya Purana, as told by Krishna to Yudhishthir. Versions differ by region and family, and every one of them is treated with respect here.
If you would like to read further, the Hinduism portal on Wikisource, which keeps public domain translations gives a clear, well sourced overview: Hinduism portal on Wikisource, which keeps public domain translations.
For a second view, see Britannica's guide to Hindu holidays.
Do I need a pandit to understand Ekadashi katha?
No. The story is for everyone. A pandit or elder can add depth, but reading it with sincere attention is complete by itself.
Why do versions of Ekadashi katha differ?
India has many languages and regional traditions, and each retelling adds local colour. The core message stays the same across versions.
A gentle seven day practice inspired by ekadashi katha
You do not need a big ritual. These small steps keep the story alive in daily life, and none of them cost money.
- Day 1: read the story once, slowly
- Day 2: tell it to a child or an elder
- Day 3: light a lamp at sunset
- Day 4: give food or time to someone in need
- Day 5: read the linked festival or vrat page
- Day 6: sit quietly for five minutes with the deity's name
- Day 7: note one lesson you will keep
Carrying Ekadashi katha into your own life
Ekadashi katha is not a test you can fail. It is a story that has comforted families for centuries, and it asks only for attention and a kind heart.
If something in it touched a hope or a worry in your own life, a marriage, a child, money or health, that is a good moment to look at your own chart calmly. The free kundli (muft janam kundli) shows it, and a personal written reading is there if you want more depth.
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Is reading Ekadashi katha a remedy?
Tradition says reading sacred stories brings peace and good thoughts. It is a practice of devotion and reflection, not a promised fix for any problem.
Can women read Ekadashi katha during periods?
Customs differ by family. Many modern teachers say devotion and reading are never barred; others keep a pause from temple rituals. Follow what gives your family peace.
What is the Hinglish meaning of Ekadashi katha?
Simple shabdon mein, Ekadashi katha ek aisi katha hai jo dharma, prem aur dheeraj sikhati hai. Bade ise tyohar aur vrat ke din sunate hain.
How is Ekadashi katha linked to marriage?
Many Hindu stories are about promises, partnership and patience, which is why families retell them before weddings. Kundli matching (kundli milan) is the practical step families take alongside.
How is Ekadashi katha linked to festivals?
Most Indian festivals celebrate a moment from a sacred story, so knowing the story makes the festival far more meaningful for children and elders alike.
Can I share Ekadashi katha with family on WhatsApp?
Yes. Every KismatAstro page has a clean link and a share image, so relatives see the same story with its sources.
Is Ekadashi katha the same in North and South India?
The heart of the story is shared. Names, temple traditions and festival days can differ, and both are valid.
What should I read after Ekadashi katha?
Follow the links inside the story. They lead to the festival, the vrat, the marriage custom or the chart reading that grows out of it.
Is Ekadashi katha in the Puranas or the epics?
The section on sources on this page names the text it comes from, along with a trusted outside reference you can open.
Does KismatAstro follow one sampradaya?
No. We retell the commonly shared version and respect every tradition, Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta and Smarta alike.
Can Ekadashi katha help with worry?
Many people find that a familiar story calms the mind, because it reminds them that difficulty has always been followed by grace. If worry feels heavy, please also talk to someone you trust.
Why do elders insist on hearing Ekadashi katha?
Listening together is itself the point. It keeps the family close and passes values to the next generation without a lecture.
Is there a mantra linked to Ekadashi katha?
Many families chant the name of the deity in the story, such as Om Namah Shivaya or Shri Ram Jai Ram. A simple name chant is complete in itself.
Can I read Ekadashi katha in English?
Yes. This page tells it in plain English with a little Hinglish, and the sources section points to well known translations.
What is the next step after reading Ekadashi katha?
If the story stirred a question about your own life, the free kundli (muft janam kundli) and matching tools are a gentle next step. A personal written reading is offered below the free content.
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