Maun Ekadashi

Vrat

Sunday, 20 December 2026 Chennai

Location Chennai

Maun Ekadashi: next dates · Chennai

DateWeekdaySpecial name
20 December 2026Next Sunday —

Maun Ekadashi — Significance

Pan-Jain silent fast day — Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi. Observed by total day-long silence; commemorates 150 kalyanakas (auspicious events) of all 24 Tirthankaras. Same day as Mokshada Ekadashi in pan-Hindu calendar. Particularly observed in Murtipujak Shvetambara tradition.

Jain silent-fast day (Margashirsha Shukla 11).

Maun Ekadashi — FAQ

What is Maun Ekadashi?
Pan-Jain silent fast day — Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi.
When is Maun Ekadashi 2026?
In 2026, Maun Ekadashi falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
What is the significance of Maun Ekadashi?
Jain silent-fast day (Margashirsha Shukla 11).