Papankusha Ekadashi पापांकुशा एकादशी

Sacred Ekadashi between Dussehra and Sharad Purnima. Destroys accumulated sins like an elephant goad.

Next dateMonday, 11 October 2027In 343 days
Deity
Vishnu
Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

How it is observed

Vishnu puja with Tulsi, lighting ghee lamps, night vigil, charity of ghee and blankets

Fasting

Ekadashi fast

Papankusha Ekadashi — Dates

  • Thursday, 22 October 20262026
  • Monday, 11 October 20272027
  • Friday, 29 September 20282028
  • Thursday, 18 October 20292029
  • Monday, 7 October 20302030

Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.

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