Kamika Ekadashi 2026: First Shravan Ekadashi Begins August 8

Ekadashi is a special holy day in the Hindu religion when people fast and pray to Lord Vishnu.

The first Ekadashi in the holy month of Shravan, also called Sawan, is known as Kamika Ekadashi.

The name Kamika means 'desire,' so people believe this day helps them share their dreams and wishes with God.

This year, the special time for this day starts on August 8 and ends on August 9, and the fast is observed on August 10.

People also worship goddess Lakshmi on this day.

Two stories, called vrat kathas, are told about this Ekadashi.

In one story, Lord Krishna told Yudhishthira to keep the fast to solve his problems.

In another story, a man who killed a brahmin was forgiven by Lord Vishnu after he kept the fast and repented.

People believe that keeping this fast washes away their sins.