Kamala Ekadashi is observed in Adhik Maas. In 2023, Kamala Ekadasi dates are: 29 July and 12 August. These are also known as Padmini and Parama Ekadasi Vrat. Purushottam Ekadasi is another name for these Ekadasi vrat.
Kamala Ekadasi of July 2023 is also known as Padmini Ekadasi vrat. It falls in Shukla Paksha of Adhika Shravan Maas as per all Hindu lunar calendars..
Kamla Ekadasi of August 12 is also referred to as Parama Ekadasi vrata. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Adhik Shravan Month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. As per North Indian Hindi calendars also it falls in Adhik Shravan Month (Dwitiya Shravan Mahina).
Adhik Maasa Padmini Ekadasi (Kamla Ekadasi) Vrat katha is associated with Pulastya Muni and Kartaveeryarjuna (Sahasra Bahu / Sahasrarjuna). It is mentioned in the Skanda Purana as a conversation between Lord Sri Krishna and King Yudhishtira.