Sawan Monday 2026: How To Break Ekadashi Fast And Observe Somwar Vrat On August 24
August 24, 2026, brings the last Sawan Monday alongside Ekadashi Parana. Devotees observing both fasts should break the Ekadashi fast during the prescribed Dwadashi Parana window, then continue their Monday vrat.
August 24, 2026, is the last Monday of Sawan. Many calendars also indicate that the fast breaks on Shravan Shukla Ekadashi on this day. Therefore, devotees are wondering how to break the Ekadashi fast first, as the Sawan Monday fast will begin. Learn how to break the fast and begin the Monday fast while observing both fasts according to religious rules.
According to the scriptures, those observing the Ekadashi fast must break it within the prescribed timeframe; otherwise, the fast will not yield any benefits. Ekadashi fasts should be broken before the end of Dwadashi.
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The Narada Purana, among others, prescribes the practice of breaking the Ekadashi fast along with the Dwadashi fast. Before breaking the fast, the rule is stated to abstain from eating during the initial part of Dwadashi, i.e., Harivasara. Therefore, the fast should be broken only during the prescribed Parana period after Harivasara ends.
Sawan Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Paran (Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Paran Rules)
In 2026, the date of Shravan Shukla Ekadashi begins on August 23rd and ends on the morning of August 24th. According to Smarta tradition, the Ekadashi fast is observed on August 23rd, and the Parana (breaking of fast) is observed on Dwadashi on August 24th. The Panchang calculations give the time for Parana on August 24th as 1:41 PM to 4:16 PM.
How To Observe Sawan Monday On 24th August?
Monday fast is also on August 24th. The most appropriate way to observe this fast is to bathe in the morning, worship Lord Shiva, perform his abhishekam, and vow to observe the Monday fast. Offer water, Bel leaves, and available puja materials to the Shivalinga. Then, when the time for Ekadashi breaks, remember Lord Vishnu and then break the Ekadashi fast as per the prescribed rituals.
What To Eat During Parana To Continue The Monday Fast
After the Parana, the Monday sadhana can be continued. If someone wishes to abstain from food on Monday as well, they should consume a light, sattvik fruit meal during the Parana and abstain from food and salt for the rest of the day. In the evening, worship Lord Shiva and perform aarti. This way, the Ekadashi Parana is completed according to the Dwadashi rituals, and the Shiva worship on Sawan Monday will also remain intact.
Keep This In Mind
Skipping the Parana (breaking the fast) on Mondays alone is not considered to be in accordance with the Ekadashi fasting rules. It is considered essential to conclude the Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi.
FAQs
1. Can Ekadashi fasting be observed while fasting on Sawan Monday on August 24th?
Yes, the rules of both fasts can be followed. Ekadashi fasting should be done during the prescribed time of Dwadashi. After this, one can continue worshipping and praying to Lord Shiva while abstaining from food as per the resolution of the Monday fast.
2. If you also want to observe a Monday fast, what should you do with Ekadashi?
The fast can be broken with a light, sattvic meal or fruit. If you abstain from food and salt during the Monday fast, you can break it with fruits, milk, or other sattvic fruit foods, as per your tradition. After the fast is broken, the Monday fast can be continued.
3. Is it correct to observe a full-day Monday fast without breaking the fast on Ekadashi?
If you have already observed Ekadashi, it is not appropriate to postpone breaking the fast on Dwadashi just to observe the fast on Monday. The religious rituals of Ekadashi fasting are completed with breaking the fast on Dwadashi. Therefore, breaking the fast during the prescribed time should be a priority.
4. On August 24th, should you worship Lord Shiva first or break the fast on Ekadashi?
After bathing in the morning, you can worship Lord Shiva and vow to fast on Monday. Then, when the prescribed Ekadashi fasting time arrives, remember Lord Vishnu and break the fast. After breaking the fast, you can perform Shiva puja, aarti, and conclude the fast in the evening, following the remaining rules of the Monday fast.
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