When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2023? Know date, significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri, Parana time, and more

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Papankusha Ekadashi falls on October 25. Find out the significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri, Parana time, and more of the festival.

The auspicious festival of Papankusha Ekadashi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu's incarnation, Lord Padmanabha. Hindus observe this festival annually with fervour. Devotees keep a fast and offer prayers to seek blessings from the gods. It falls on Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. By keeping a fast on this day, a person atones his sins and achieves salvation. Scroll through to find out the date, significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri, Parana time, and more of the festival.

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When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2023? Shubh Muhurat and Parana Time:

Drik Panchang says that Papankusha Ekadashi falls on October 25, Wednesday this year. The Ekadashi tithi will start on October 24 at 3:14 pm and end on October 25 at 12:32 pm. Meanwhile, the Parana (time to break the fast) is performed after sunrise on the next day of Ekadashi fast, before the end of Dwadashi tithi. The Parana falls on October 26. The correct Parana time will last from 6:28 am to 8:43 am.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2023 Significance:

Devotees seeking the love and affection of Lord Vishnu keep the Ekadashi fast. Additionally, observing the vrat bestows one with blessings and worldly pleasures. Since Papankusha Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's avatar, Lord Padmanabha's worship, praying to him can help people rid themselves of their sufferings and be bestowed with blessings. It is also believed that Papankusha Ekadashi vrat can liberate one from the cycle of birth and death and attain salvation.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2023 Rituals and Puja Samagri:

One should not perform the Ekadashi fast Parana during Hari Vasar. Devotees who are fasting should wait for Hari Vasar to end before breaking the fast. Hari Vasar is the first one-quarter period of Dwadashi Tithi. The best time to break the fast is in the morning. Additionally, actions like plucking Tulsi leaves, saying harsh words, consuming alcohol, and consuming Tamsik food are prohibited during this festival. Other rituals are taking a bath in the morning to rid oneself of impurities, placing Lord Vishnu's idol at the place of worship inside your home, and offering him garlands, flowers, and sweets. In the evening, one must perform the Ekadashi puja again by reciting Ekadashi Katha and Vishnu Sahasranaam. After doing the aarti, one can break the fast by eating Sattvik food.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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