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Indira Ekadashi: Pitru Paksha Shradh to Liberate Ancestors from Pishach Yoni.
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:53
Indira Ekadashi: Pitru Paksha Shradh to Liberate Ancestors from Pishach Yoni.
- •Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on October 6, 2026, considered crucial for ancestral liberation during Pitru Paksha.
- •Observing this fast, worshipping Lord Vishnu, and performing Shradh frees ancestors from Pishach Yoni and Yama's torments.
- •Auspicious times for Shradh rituals include Kutup, Rohina, and Aparahna Kaal for Tarpana and donations.
- •On Indira Ekadashi, bathe early, meditate on Lord Vishnu, perform Tarpana and charity for ancestors, and use sattvic food.
- •After Shradh, donate food and clothes as per capacity; cutting hair or nails is strictly forbidden on this day.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, the Indira Ekadashi fast will be observed on Tuesday, October 6, based on Udaya Tithi. The Ekadashi tithi begins on Tuesday, October 6 at 2:07 AM and ends on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:34 AM.
The auspicious muhurats for performing Shradh rituals on Indira Ekadashi include Kutup Muhurat from 11:46 AM to 12:33 PM, Rohina Muhurat from 12:33 PM to 1:20 PM, and the Aparahna Kaal from 1:20 PM to 3:40 PM.
Observing Indira Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and helps bring peace to departed ancestors, paving a path to liberation from the Pishach Yoni and Yamaloka torments when its merits are offered to them.
