Ekadashi in October 2025: Check date, time, rituals, mantras, and more
Papankusha Ekadashi, observed on October 3, 2025, involves worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi during the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin. Devotees fast to remove sorrows and gain happiness, peace, and prosperity. Rituals include wearing yellow, o...

Date & Auspicious Timings
Papankusha Ekadashi Date: 03 October 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 02 October 2025, 7:10 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 03 October 2025, 6:32 PM
Fast Break: 04 October 2025
Donations & Offerings
Donating on Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious:
Food and money – ensures no shortages and increases wealth.
Yellow fruits and yellow clothing – pleasing to Lord Vishnu; brings happiness and prosperity.
Papankusha Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
Take a bath in the morning and wear yellow clothes.
Clean the temple or prayer area.
Spread a yellow cloth and install the idol of Lord Vishnu.
Apply sandalwood tilak and offer yellow flowers.
Light a ghee lamp, perform aarti, and recite the fast story.
Offer fruits and sweets.
Pray for happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Donate food, money, or other essentials to the needy.
Vishnu Mantras
1.
Shantakaaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishwadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvlokaikanatham
2.
Om Namo Bhagwate Mahasudarshanaya Vasudevaya Dhanvantraye
Amritkalash Hastaaya, destroyer of all fears, cure of all diseases
Trilokpathaya Triloknathaya Shri Mahavishnu Swarup
Sri Dhanvantari Swaroop Sri Sri Sri Aushachakra Narayanay Namah
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