Papankusha Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
Papankusha Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. The name means "destroyer of sins". Fasting and Vishnu worship are observed to wash away sins and attain merit.
Papankusha Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
According to the Padma Purana, the vrat was observed by a hunter who was eventually liberated. The Ekadashi is said to destroy sins like the ankush (goad) controls the elephant. Yama himself is said to honour those who observe it.
Papankusha Ekadashi — पूजाविधिः
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate to the needy if possible.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Papankusha Ekadashi — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Papankusha Ekadashi — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Papankusha Ekadashi — अन्यनामानि
Pan-India(पापांकुशा एकादशी)
Sin-destroying vrat
South India(பாபாங்குசா ஏகாதசி)
Same observance
Papankusha Ekadashi — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Vishnu
- ✓Chant and donate
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid sinful acts
- ✗Do not break before Dwadashi
Papankusha Ekadashi — FAQ
- Papankusha Ekadashi किम् अस्ति?
- Papankusha Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Papankusha Ekadashi 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे Papankusha Ekadashi Thursday, October 22, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Papankusha Ekadashi पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate to the needy if possible.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- Papankusha Ekadashi दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- Papankusha Ekadashi दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant and donate
- Papankusha Ekadashi दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid sinful acts; Do not break before Dwadashi
- Papankusha Ekadashi दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Papankusha Ekadashi Vishnu देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Papankusha Ekadashi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Papankusha Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday | 03:21 pm | Papankusha |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Monday | 03:31 pm | Papankusha |