Ekadashi October 2026: Ekadashi kab hai? Check date, tithi, shubh muhurat and Parana time

Indira Ekadashi and Papankusha Ekadashi are the two Ekadashi observances that fall in the month of Ashwin. In 2026, Indira Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday, October 6, while Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, October 22. Both days are dedicated to fasting and prayers to Lord Vishnu, with devotees observing the vrat according to the prescribed tithi timings.

Devotees also worship Lakshmi Narayan on Ekadashi and traditionally seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Indira Ekadashi has particular significance as it falls during Pitru Paksha, when prayers and rituals are offered for ancestors. Here is a look at the dates, tithi timings and parana details for Indira Ekadashi, along with the date of Papankusha Ekadashi in Ashwin.

Ekadashi kab ki hai

Pitru Paksha is observed during the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin and is associated with rituals such as Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan for ancestors. Indira Ekadashi falls during this period and is traditionally considered an important day for devotees seeking Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Fasting on Indira Ekadashi is also believed to help departed ancestors attain salvation.


In 2026, Indira Ekadashi will be observed on October 6. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:07 am on October 6 and ends at 12:34 am on October 7. Since Hindu festival dates are generally determined by the tithi prevailing at sunrise, the vrat will be observed on October 6.

Indira Ekadashi 2026 shubh muhurat

According to the Vedic calendar, the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin begins at 2:07 am on October 6 and ends at 12:34 am on October 7. Devotees can observe the fast throughout October 6 and perform prayers to Lord Vishnu during the day.

The day's almanac lists sunrise at 6:17 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. Brahma Muhurta will be from 4:39 am to 5:28 am, while Vijay Muhurta will occur from 2:06 pm to 2:53 pm. Twilight time is from 6:01 pm to 6:26 pm and Nishita Muhurta is from 11:45 pm to 12:34 am.

Indira Ekadashi 2026 parana time

The Indira Ekadashi fast will be broken on Wednesday, October 7. According to the timings provided, devotees can perform Parana between 6:17 am and 8:38 am after completing their morning rituals, prayers and scripture recitation.

Traditionally, devotees complete the fast after worship and may also donate food or money as part of the observance.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2026: When will it be celebrated?

Papankusha Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin and will be observed on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:11 pm on October 21 and ends at 2:47 pm on October 22. The fasting date is therefore October 22.

For devotees observing the Papankusha Ekadashi vrat, Parana is performed on October 23. The exact break-fast window can vary by location because Ekadashi observance and Parana timings are calculated according to the local sunrise and tithi. In the New Delhi-based calendar, Papankusha Ekadashi is listed for October 22.