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Papankusha Ekadashi 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 16:18
Papankusha Ekadashi 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance
- •Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month.
- •The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:11 pm on October 21 and ends at 2:47 pm on October 22.
- •The parana window for breaking the fast is scheduled for October 23 between 6:26 am and 8:42 am.
- •Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, offer Tulsi leaves, chant mantras like Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, and read the vrat katha.
- •The fasting day symbolizes self-discipline, devotion, righteousness, and the opportunity for spiritual transformation.
Key Questions Answered
Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, October 22, 2026. According to the New Delhi panchang, the Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:11 pm on October 21 and ends at 2:47 pm on October 22.
The parana or the ritual of breaking the fast will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, within the window of 6:26 am to 8:42 am. Devotees should consult their local panchang as timings may vary by location.
The religious significance and scriptural traditions of Papankusha Ekadashi are described in texts such as the Padma Purana, where Lord Krishna explains the merits of observing the vrat and worshipping Lord Vishnu.
