Kamada Ekadasi is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Ekadashi day or the eleventh day during bright half of Chaitra month in North Indian Hindi calendars and Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars. In 2025, Kamada Ekadasi date is April 8.
It is very auspicious Ekadashi vrata as it removes the sin of even Brahma hatya.
Kamada Ekadashi is the first Ekadasi in a Hindu Year. This vrata in 2025 is the first Ekadasi vrata in Vishwavasu Year or Samvatsara (2025-2026).
The legend of Kamda Ekadasi is mentioned in Varaha Purana as a conversation between Lord Sri Krishna and Yudhishtira. Check out the full story of Kamada Ekadashi Vrat..
Ekadashi Parana Timings
Those who observe Kamada Ekadashi on 8 April (Sarvesham Ekadashi) can observe Dwarashi Parana on 9 April 2025. Parana Timings – 6 AM to 8.14 AM.
The next Ekadashi vrata in 2025 is Varudhini Ekadasi.