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Indira Ekadashi 2026: Date, Puja Timings, and Shraadh Rituals Revealed
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:18
Indira Ekadashi 2026: Date, Puja Timings, and Shraadh Rituals Revealed
- •Indira Ekadashi, observed during Pitru Paksha, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and ancestral rituals.
- •In 2026, Indira Ekadashi falls on Tuesday, October 6, with the tithi beginning at 2:07 am on October 6 and ending at 12:34 am on October 7.
- •Devotees observe a fast on October 6 and can break it after sunrise on October 7; Parana time varies by city.
- •Ekadashi Shraadh is performed for ancestors who passed away on an Ekadashi tithi, with auspicious muhurats including Kutup (11:46 am - 12:33 pm), Rohina (12:33 pm - 1:20 pm), and Aparahna (1:20 pm - 3:40 pm).
- •Auspicious timings for puja and charity include Brahma Muhurat (4:47 am - 5:36 am) and Vijaya Muhurat (2:17 pm - 3:04 pm).
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Indira Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday, October 6. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:07 am on October 6 and ends at 12:34 am on October 7.
The auspicious periods for performing Shraadh rituals include Kutup Muhurat from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm, Rohina Muhurat from 12:33 pm to 1:20 pm, and the Aparahna period from 1:20 pm to 3:40 pm.
Religious tradition associates the Indira Ekadashi fast with spiritual purification and the welfare of ancestors. Devotees believe that sincere fasting, prayer, charity, and ancestral rituals help departed ancestors attain peace while bringing family prosperity and blessings.
