Indira Ekadashi — പ്രാധാന്യം
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. It is believed to help ancestors attain liberation. King Indrasena observed it and freed his father from Yama's realm.
Indira Ekadashi — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to the Padma Purana, Sage Narada told King Indrasena to observe this Ekadashi to help his father in the afterlife. The king did so, and his father was released from Yama's realm and attained heaven. The vrat benefits both the observer and ancestors.
Indira Ekadashi — പൂജാ വിധി
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Indira Ekadashi — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Indira Ekadashi — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Indira Ekadashi — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Pan-India
Ancestor welfare
North India
Shraddha, tarpan for pitrus
Indira Ekadashi — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Remember ancestors
- ✓Donate in their name
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid neglecting shraddha
- ✗Do not break early
Indira Ekadashi — FAQ
- Indira Ekadashi എന്താണ്?
- Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Indira Ekadashi 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Indira Ekadashi 2026, ഒക്ടോബർ 6, ചൊവ്വാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Indira Ekadashi puja rituals?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- What to eat on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- What should you do on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Remember ancestors; Donate in their name
- What should you avoid on Indira Ekadashi?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid neglecting shraddha; Do not break early
- Indira Ekadashi ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Indira Ekadashi Vishnuക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Indira Ekadashi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Indira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 6 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 01:42 am | Indira |
| 2027 സെപ്റ്റം 26 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 01:46 am | Indira |