Papankusha Ekadashi — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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 — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Papankusha Ekadashi — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Papankusha Ekadashi — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Pan-India
Sin-destroying vrat
South India
Same observance
Papankusha Ekadashi — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Vishnu
- ✓Chant and donate
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid sinful acts
- ✗Do not break before Dwadashi
Papankusha Ekadashi — FAQ
- Papankusha Ekadashi എന്താണ്?
- Papankusha Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Papankusha Ekadashi 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Papankusha Ekadashi 2026, ഒക്ടോബർ 22, വ്യാഴാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Papankusha Ekadashi puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on Papankusha Ekadashi?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- What should you do on Papankusha Ekadashi?
- Fast with devotion; Worship Vishnu; Chant and donate
- What should you avoid on Papankusha Ekadashi?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid sinful acts; Do not break before Dwadashi
- Papankusha Ekadashi ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Papankusha Ekadashi Vishnuക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 22 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 03:21 pm | Papankusha |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 11 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | 03:31 pm | Papankusha |