🪔 Rama Ekadashi 5 November 2026: vrat katha, puja and parana time →
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti — “Om Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi Mata” — is sung after the worship of Lord Vishnu in every Ekadashi fast. Its speciality is that it names all 26 Ekadashis of the year in order with their month and fortnight — from Utpanna of Margashirsha to Padmini of the extra (adhik) month. Coming up: Rama Ekadashi on 5 November and Dev Uthani Ekadashi on 20 November 2026 (Vaishnava 21 November). Below are the full lyrics in Hindi and English, the meaning of each verse and the fast method.
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti lyrics in English
Om Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi Mata,
Vishnu Puja Vrat Ko Dharan Kar, Shakti Mukti Pata.
Tere Naam Ginaun Devi, Bhakti Pradan Karni,
Gan Gaurav Ki Deni Mata, Shastron Mein Varni.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Margashirsh Ke Krishnapaksh Ki Utpanna, Vishvatarni Janmi,
Shukla Paksh Mein Hui Mokshada, Muktidata Ban Aai.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Paush Ke Krishnapaksh Ki, Saphala Namak Hai,
Shuklapaksh Mein Hoy Putrada, Anand Adhik Rahai.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Naam Shattila Magh Maas Mein, Krishnapaksh Aavai,
Shuklapaksh Mein Jaya, Kahavai, Vijay Sada Pavai.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Vijaya Phagun Krishnapaksh Mein Shukla Amalaki,
Papmochani Krishna Paksh Mein, Chaitra Mahabali Ki.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Chaitra Shukla Mein Naam Kamada, Dhan Dene Vali,
Naam Baruthini Krishnapaksh Mein, Vaisakh Mah Vali.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Shukla Paksh Mein Hoy Mohini Apara Jyeshtha Krishnapakshi,
Naam Nirjala Sab Sukh Karni, Shuklapaksh Rakhi.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Yogini Naam Ashadh Mein Jano, Krishnapaksh Karni,
Devshayani Naam Kahayo, Shuklapaksh Dharni.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Kamika Shravan Maas Mein Aavai, Krishnapaksh Kahiye,
Shravan Shukla Hoy Pavitra Anand Se Rahiye.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Aja Bhadrapad Krishnapaksh Ki, Parivartini Shukla,
Indra Ashvin Krishnapaksh Mein, Vrat Se Bhavsagar Nikla.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Papankusha Hai Shukla Paksh Mein, Aap Haranhari,
Rama Maas Kartik Mein Aavai, Sukhdayak Bhari.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Devotthani Shuklapaksh Ki, Dukhnashak Maiya,
Pavan Maas Mein Karun Vinati Paar Karo Naiya.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Parama Krishnapaksh Mein Hoti, Jan Mangal Karni,
Shukla Maas Mein Hoy Padmini Dukh Daridra Harni.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Jo Koi Aarti Ekadashi Ki, Bhakti Sahit Gavai,
Jan Gurdita Swarg Ka Vasa, Nishchay Vah Pavai.
॥ Om Jai Ekadashi… ॥
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti in Hindi
ॐ जय एकादशी, जय एकादशी, जय एकादशी माता।
विष्णु पूजा व्रत को धारण कर, शक्ति मुक्ति पाता॥
तेरे नाम गिनाऊं देवी, भक्ति प्रदान करनी।
गण गौरव की देनी माता, शास्त्रों में वरनी॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
मार्गशीर्ष के कृष्णपक्ष की उत्पन्ना, विश्वतारनी जन्मी।
शुक्ल पक्ष में हुई मोक्षदा, मुक्तिदाता बन आई॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
पौष के कृष्णपक्ष की, सफला नामक है।
शुक्लपक्ष में होय पुत्रदा, आनन्द अधिक रहै॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
नाम षटतिला माघ मास में, कृष्णपक्ष आवै।
शुक्लपक्ष में जया, कहावै, विजय सदा पावै॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
विजया फागुन कृष्णपक्ष में शुक्ला आमलकी।
पापमोचनी कृष्ण पक्ष में, चैत्र महाबलि की॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
चैत्र शुक्ल में नाम कामदा, धन देने वाली।
नाम बरुथिनी कृष्णपक्ष में, वैसाख माह वाली॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
शुक्ल पक्ष में होय मोहिनी अपरा ज्येष्ठ कृष्णपक्षी।
नाम निर्जला सब सुख करनी, शुक्लपक्ष रखी॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
योगिनी नाम आषाढ में जानों, कृष्णपक्ष करनी।
देवशयनी नाम कहायो, शुक्लपक्ष धरनी॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
कामिका श्रावण मास में आवै, कृष्णपक्ष कहिए।
श्रावण शुक्ला होय पवित्रा आनन्द से रहिए॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
अजा भाद्रपद कृष्णपक्ष की, परिवर्तिनी शुक्ला।
इन्द्रा आश्विन कृष्णपक्ष में, व्रत से भवसागर निकला॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
पापांकुशा है शुक्ल पक्ष में, आप हरनहारी।
रमा मास कार्तिक में आवै, सुखदायक भारी॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
देवोत्थानी शुक्लपक्ष की, दुखनाशक मैया।
पावन मास में करूं विनती पार करो नैया॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
परमा कृष्णपक्ष में होती, जन मंगल करनी।
शुक्ल मास में होय पद्मिनी दुख दारिद्र हरनी॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
जो कोई आरती एकादशी की, भक्ति सहित गावै।
जन गुरदिता स्वर्ग का वासा, निश्चय वह पावै॥
॥ ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
Meaning of Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti
- Refrain: Glory to you, Mother Ekadashi — whoever keeps your fast with Vishnu worship gains strength and liberation.
- Verse 1: O Goddess, I count your names — you give devotion and honour, and the scriptures describe you.
- Margashirsha to Magh: Utpanna in Margashirsha Krishna (the day Mother Ekadashi was born) and Mokshada in Shukla; Saphala in Paush Krishna and Putrada in Shukla; Shattila in Magh Krishna and Jaya in Shukla.
- Phalgun to Vaishakh: Vijaya in Phalgun Krishna and Amalaki in Shukla; Papmochani in Chaitra Krishna and Kamada in Shukla; Baruthini in Vaishakh Krishna and Mohini in Shukla.
- Jyeshtha to Shravan: Apara in Jyeshtha Krishna and Nirjala in Shukla; Yogini in Ashadh Krishna and Devshayani in Shukla; Kamika in Shravan Krishna and Pavitra (Putrada) in Shukla.
- Bhadrapad to Kartik: Aja in Bhadrapad Krishna and Parivartini in Shukla; Indira in Ashwin Krishna and Papankusha in Shukla; Rama in Kartik Krishna and Devotthani (Dev Uthani) in Shukla — “O Mother who ends sorrow, in this holy month I pray: carry my boat across.”
- Extra month: Parama in the Krishna paksha and Padmini in the Shukla paksha of the adhik (extra) month — which remove sorrow and poverty.
- Phalashruti: whoever sings this aarti of Ekadashi with devotion surely gains a dwelling in heaven — so says Gurditta.
Who is Mother Ekadashi
According to the Padma Purana, after battling the demon Mur, Lord Vishnu was resting in a cave at Badrikashram. Mur came to kill him, and from Vishnu’s body a radiant maiden appeared and slew Mur. That day was Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi, so Vishnu named the maiden “Ekadashi” and blessed that whoever fasts on this day will be freed of sins. That is why it is called Utpanna Ekadashi — 4 December in 2026.
How to do the Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti
- From Dashami evening eat sattvic food; on Ekadashi morning bathe and take the sankalp of the fast.
- Offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, sandalwood and panchamrit to Lord Vishnu — do not pluck tulsi on Ekadashi; pluck it the day before.
- Read that Ekadashi’s vrat katha, then sing Om Jai Jagdish Hare and this Ekadashi Mata aarti.
- Break the fast the next day on Dwadashi within the parana time. See every Ekadashi’s date and parana time on the Ekadashi Kab Hai page.
7 rules of Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti
- Do not eat rice on Ekadashi — this is considered the most important rule.
- Do not pluck tulsi leaves on Ekadashi.
- Do the aarti standing, with a ghee lamp, after offering bhog to Vishnu.
- In the fast avoid anger, lies and gossip; sing bhajans at night.
- Do not get up or talk in the middle of the aarti.
- Do the parana within the Dwadashi time — not during Hari Vasar.
- Afterwards take the aarti with both hands and share the prasad.
Benefits of Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti
- Believed to destroy sins and open the path to liberation.
- By Lord Vishnu’s grace happiness and prosperity remain in the home.
- Strengthens discipline of both mind and body.
- In one aarti you learn the names of every Ekadashi.
Also see the full Ekadashi list, Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha and Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Read more on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekadashis are named in the Ekadashi Mata aarti?
All 26 — the 24 Ekadashis of the year and 2 of the extra month (Parama and Padmini), in order from Utpanna of Margashirsha.
When is the next Ekadashi?
Rama Ekadashi is on 5 November 2026 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi on 20 November 2026 (Vaishnava 21 November). See the full list and parana times on the Ekadashi Kab Hai page.
When was Mother Ekadashi born?
On Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi, called Utpanna Ekadashi. According to the Padma Purana she appeared from Lord Vishnu’s body and slew the demon Mur.
Who is “Gurdita” in the aarti?
The last verse carries the signature “Jan Gurdita”, regarded as the composer of this aarti.
