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Indira Ekadashi 2026: Know Worship Method, Auspicious Muhurat and Paran Time
- •Indira Ekadashi is being observed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, during Pitru Paksha.
- •The Ekadashi tithi begins on October 6 at 2:07 AM and ends on October 7 at 12:34 AM.
- •The paran time for breaking the fast on October 7 is from 6:17 AM to 8:38 AM in New Delhi.
- •Worship materials include an idol of Lord Vishnu, yellow cloth, kalash, fruits, incense, and Tulsi leaves.
- •Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, remember their ancestors, and chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, the Indira Ekadashi fast is observed on Tuesday, October 6. According to the Panchang, the tithi began on October 6 at 2:07 AM and will last until 12:34 AM on October 7.
The breaking of the fast, known as paran, takes place on the next day, October 7, 2026. According to the New Delhi Panchang, the designated paran window is from 6:17 AM to 8:38 AM.
Worship materials include an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, yellow cloth, a wooden chowki, a kalash filled with water, roli, akshat, sandalwood, flowers, fruits, incense, lamp, ghee, and Tulsi leaves. Devotees wake up early, take a bath, clean the worship area, set up the chowki with Lord Vishnu's image, light a lamp, take a vow, offer sandalwood, flowers, and Tulsi, and chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya".
