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Parivartani Ekadashi 2026: Lord Vishnu Turns in Sleep, Eradicating Sorrows! Know Its Significance
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:21
Parivartani Ekadashi 2026: Lord Vishnu Turns in Sleep, Eradicating Sorrows! Know Its Significance
- •Lord Vishnu enters Yog Nidra on Shayan Ekadashi in Asharh and awakens on Ekadashi in Kartik.
- •On the Ekadashi tithi of the bright fortnight in Bhadra, Lord Vishnu turns from his left side to his right side in eternal rest, hence it is called Parivartani Ekadashi.
- •This Ekadashi is also known as Parshva Ekadashi or Padma Ekadashi.
- •The Vaishnava community observes the Chaturmas fast from Ekadashi of the bright fortnight in Asharh to Ekadashi of the bright fortnight in Kartik.
- •According to astrologer Hitendra Kumar, observing this Ekadashi brings merit, destroys sins, and leads to liberation.
Key Questions Answered
Parivartini Ekadashi falls on September 22nd, 2026, when Lord Vishnu turns from his left side to his right side during his eternal sleep in the month of Bhadra.
Because Lord Vishnu changes his position on this specific tithi, this holy day is also known as Parshva Ekadashi or Padma Ekadashi.
Astrologer Hitendra Kumar notes that Tamas and Rajas qualities heavily influence people during Chaturmas, so individuals should keep a cool head and practice speech restraint.
