Ekadashi 2026 · Shukla paksha · Ashwin
Papankusha Ekadashi 2026
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Tithi begins: Wed 21 Oct, 2:12 PM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 22 Oct, 2:48 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Fri 23 Oct, 6:26 AM to 2:37 PM IST
About Papankusha Ekadashi
Papankusha means "the goad against sin". It follows Dussehra and is observed with worship of Padmanabha Vishnu, for self-restraint and freedom from wrongdoing.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Papankusha Ekadashi in 2026?
Papankusha Ekadashi 2026 falls on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Wed 21 Oct, 2:12 PM IST and ends Thu 22 Oct, 2:48 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Papankusha Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Friday, 23 October between 6:26 AM and 2:37 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Papankusha Ekadashi?
Papankusha means "the goad against sin". It follows Dussehra and is observed with worship of Padmanabha Vishnu, for self-restraint and freedom from wrongdoing.
Which month and paksha is Papankusha Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Ashwin (Shukla paksha of Ashwin, just after Dussehra).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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