Festivals
Date
Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadashi
Ekadashi Parana Timings
Auspicious Vrata Parana Windows
Parana Time
23 Oct, 5:54 am
Break the fast immediately after sunrise
Harivasara End Time
22 Oct, 11:15 am
Dwadashi End Time
23 Oct, 5:06 am
About
Fasting Rule Applied: (Arunodaya Viddha) Vaishnava fast shifted to the following day because Dashami Tithi was active during the sacred Arunodaya period (4 Ghatis before sunrise).
Papankusha Ekadashi is celebrated as the 'goad' (Ankusha) that controls the 'elephant' of sins (Papa). It helps the devotee gain mastery over their senses and secures a path to heaven.
Significance:
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana highlights its glory through the story of Krodhana, a cruel and highly sinful fowler. Nearing the end of his life and terrified of hell, he sought refuge in Sage Chyavana. The sage took pity on him and instructed him to observe Papankusha Ekadashi. Despite his lifetime of misdeeds, Krodhana's sincere observance of the fast cleansed him entirely, allowing him to ascend to Vaikuntha at the time of his death.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Padmanabha Puja: Worshipping Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu) with incense, flowers, and lamps. 2. Fasting: Maintaining a complete fast to burn away accumulated sins. 3. Silence (Mauna): Practicing silence to control speech and focus the mind inward. 4. Charity: Offering gold, sesame seeds, or food to the needy to gather immense spiritual wealth.