Abhishek AnandUpdated 11 May 2026 03:48 PM IST
Ekadashi fasts are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu with devotion and dedication brings fruitful results. The Ekadashi that occurs every year during the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month is known as Apara Ekadashi. This year, the Jyeshtha Ekadashi Tithi will begin on 12 May at 2:52 PM and will end on 13 May at 1:29 PM. Therefore, the Apara Ekadashi fast will be observed on 13 May, and the Parana will be done on 14 May. The auspicious time for breaking the fast (Parana) will be from 5:31 AM to 8:13 AM. On this auspicious day, offering certain items to Lord Vishnu is considered extremely beneficial.
On the day of Apara Ekadashi, you can offer makhan, mishri, and jaggery as Bhog to Lord Vishnu.
Offering milk, makkhan, and makhane to Lord Vishnu is considered extremely auspicious.
On this auspicious day, you can offer paan and mishri to Lord Vishnu.
Offering kesar kheer and laddoos to Lord Vishnu is considered extremely auspicious.
On the auspicious day of Apara Ekadashi, you can offer honey and halwa to Lord Vishnu.
On this day, offering sesame seeds and fruit juice to Lord Vishnu will bring prosperity and sweetness in one's life.
You can offer makhane ki kheer and mishri as Bhog to Lord Vishnu.
On this auspicious day, offering besan laddoos and laddoos made with sesame seeds and jaggery is considered extremely auspicious.
You can offer white butter (Makkhan), kesar, and milk to Lord Vishnu.
On this day, Capricorns can offer sesame seeds and honey to Lord Vishnu.
On this auspicious day, you can offer Badam ka halwa and white barfi as Bhog.
Offering jalebi and milk to Lord Vishnu is considered extremely auspicious.
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