Know about the 10 most powerful Hindu fasts of 2026

As the new year approaches, devotees across India and the global Hindu community are eagerly preparing for a spiritually powerful 2026. The year carries a special series of vrats, believed to cleanse past karmas, invite prosperity, protect families and transform destiny. Observing these divine occasions with devotion is said to bring long-lasting peace, success and spiritual growth.

Here is the definitive list of the 10 most powerful vrats of 2026 that every devotee should know.

1. Shanischari Amavasya: 16 May 2026

A rare and highly auspicious cosmic alignment, thisSaturday’s Amavasya is especially potent for reducing the effects of Saturn’s challenging periods. Devotees perform rituals to ease hardships, remove obstacles and stabilise life’s direction.

2. Papamochani Ekadashi: 15 March 2026

This Ekadashi grants liberation from accumulated sins and showers Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Observing this fast strengthens spiritual protection and clears negative karmic imprints.

3. Vat Savitri Vrat: 16 May 2026

A deeply revered fast for married women, observed for the longevity, health and prosperity of one’s husband. It symbolises marital devotion and divine protection.

4. Varalakshmi Vrat: 28 August 2026

Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, this vrat attracts wealth, harmony and stability in married life. Women perform special pujas to secure long-term prosperity.

5. Karwa Chauth: 29 October 2026

One of the most emotionally significant vrats, observed for the long life and well-being of one’s husband, culminating in moon worship at nightfall.

6. Teen Teej: 27 July, 31 August, 14 September 2026

Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej together nurture marital happiness, fertility and lifelong good fortune.

7. Navratri Fasting: 20 March And 11 October 2026

The twin Navratris are among the most spiritually charged periods of the year, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga for strength, victory and inner transformation.

8. Major Ekadashis: 25 June, 25 July, 20 November 2026

Nirjala, Devshayani and Devuthani Ekadashi are observed for divine protection, prosperity and the awakening of cosmic energies.

9. Krishna Janmashtami: 4 September 2026

Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, this fast blesses devotees with joy, wisdom and spiritual fulfilment.

The sacred calendar of 2026 offers extraordinary spiritual opportunities. Observing these vrats with sincerity can cleanse karmic burdens, strengthen family bonds and invite lasting prosperity. For many devotees, these fasts are not just rituals, they are life-changing milestones